A personal statement is the most defining part of college application process. Considering this, it can affect the admission panel’s decision to approve you or not. But guys! Writing a personal statement can go wrong if you are a copycat.
The UCAS has compiled what they call the ‘most-used’ sentencesthat have been used in previous personal statements. In the last 700,000 university applications, the phrase “I have always been fascinated by…” has been used in almost every personal statement. Considering the quantity of the personal statements, it is plenty of times!
For students applying for university admission application, UCAS has released a list of 10 clichéd sentences for opening a sentence. Remember not to use them while writing a personal statement. They are likely to be caught by anti-plagiarism software. Here they are:
Following is the list of ‘top 10 most used sentences’ for opening a sentence, according to UCAS:
1. I am currently studying a BTEC National Diploma in…
2. From a young age I have always been interested in…
3. From an early age I have always been interested in….
4. Nursing is a very challenging and demanding career…
5. For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated with…
6. “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only”…
7. Nursing is a profession I have always looked upon with…
8. For as long as I can remember I have been interested in…
9. I am an International Academy student and have been studying since…
10. Academically, I have always been a very determined and…
