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【Non-JUPAS攻略】Personal Statement點寫？ Sample、字數、格式一文睇晒

• Post author: Thumper
• Post category: JUPAS/ Non-JU攻略
• Post published: 2021-01-12
• Post last modified: 2021-01-12

封面圖片來源 Non-JUPAS每年9月至1月開始報名，11月左右就需要交好所有文件，其中除了最基本的身份證明文件、DSE證書、大學成績表或其他證明文件等，還需要寫一份 Personal statement交上報讀院校的學系。有人指出Personal Statement不太重要，大學都會主要看重成績，又有人指出如果Personal Statement寫得不好會影響interview 機會，今日就讓 Tutor Circle尋補  和大家一起探討一下Personal Statement的重要性和撰寫技巧。  

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1. Introduction

首先，萬事起頭難，但偏偏Introduction就是整篇Personal Statement的的關鍵！如果不能夠吸引到學系教授有興趣繼續閱讀下去，就是篇失敗的Personal Statement。各位申請者，記得要在最開頭就開宗明義表示你的專長和成就啦！

其次，GPA 是申請時必須遞交的部份，有部份學科有對 GPA 的最低要求，如果不能達標就有可能喪失 interview 機會，不過即使 GPA 未夠理想，如能在後半段解釋自己 GPA 較低的原因，絕對是能大大提升申請機會的。

3. 學術／非學術成就

除此之外，如果自己是一個在課餘時間適逢活躍參加不同活動的人，將自己的獎項、活動經驗、活動項目等學術或非學術的成就寫在P ersonal Statement 也能更有效的展現自己的長處。

然後，跟搵工一樣，如果要說服學系教授接受自己為其中一份子，也需要清楚讓對方去了解自己的個性以及生涯目標，可將你的計劃分為短期和長期，詳細地解釋自己為何會選擇這樣計劃，令人感覺到你是一個有遠見、有抱負的學校。

5. 對於學系／科目的認識，以及相關技能 

最後，P ersonal Statement 也要清楚解釋自己對於該學系或科目的認識。同學可預先做定功課，了解該學系的課程有何特別，以及與其他學院的相似課程有什麼不一樣的地方。

如果自己有與學系相關的技能，例如報讀設計係，曾經有設計相關的經驗和技能，也可以寫在P ersonal Statement 中，絕對能為你加分。

Personal Statement範本

在了解 personal statement 的基本內容後，同學可能會在寫作的時候有點無從入手，感到有點難以掌握寫作的節奏或語調，可參考以下的personal statement sample，再根據自己內容進行調節。

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大學看重Personal Statement嗎？

怎樣才能寫好personal statement？.

• Introduction用一至兩句概括全文重點，Conclusion再進行首尾呼應
• 預先計劃文章結構，平均分佈字數
• Simple English is the best English：文句精簡通順，切忌長篇大論，寫多錯多
• 用關於自己的故事/經驗帶出自己的優點
• 拋書包：引用名人經驗/金句等
• 指出所申請學系的好處，再帶出自己想申請的原因

總而言之，Personal Statement就是一篇向大學解釋「你為何要收我？」的文章，也是你向心儀科系推薦自己長處的大好機會，如果不想浪費自己先前苦讀幾個學期的努力，一擊即中，入讀自己心儀的院校和科目，Personal Statement真的非常重要，不能不交，也是一定要寫好的。

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A "Personal Statement" is an important vehicle through which you introduce yourself to a third party for a specific purpose - enrolling in a graduate school, applying for a scholarship, seeking an internship opportunity, or applying for a job. To write a good Personal Statement, the skills required are as delicate as creating Coffee Art - and practice makes perfect! The following sections will introduce key qualities of good Personal Statements. The recommended links provide both practical and user-friendly tips, samples/templates, and textbook resources on writing Personal Statements (i) for Academic Purposes; and (ii) for Career Purposes.

Essentials for Personal Statements

Effective Personal Statements can open the door to an interview, selection for admission to graduate schools, or even help you to secure a scholarship – but just remember "COFFEE ART"

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• Brainstorming ideas Resources – from University of Winsconsin-Madison
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Title: Enquiry on Admission

Name: ____ Applicant number: ____ Subject applied: ____

I am currently a first year student in xxxx with a GPA xxxx out of 4.0, and I am strongly interested in studying in ____.

I have heard that several other applicants with a lower GPA has already received an offer in the subject. I would be much grateful if you could review my application.

It is my dream to pursue my studies in HKU. If you could grant me an offer, I will cherish the opportunity to study and apply what I will learn to help the society.

Thank you for your help.

2. 請求向學校延後遞交文件

Title:  Request for Deferral of Document Submission

Name: _____ Application No: ____ Subject Applied: ____ 

I have received an offer in ____, and I would gladly accept the offer. I am supposed to submit my ____, however my official transcript may not be available by ___, due to ____. As such, I would like to request for a deferral of the submission deadline to  ____.

Thank you so much for your help.  

Yes, I am delighted to accept the offer. Thank you very much.

4. 通知 Referee 您已於系統內邀請起發出推薦信

Dear [name],

Thank you very much again for writing me a reference letter. I would like to let you know that I have included your contact in the application for HKU, CUHK and HKUST. The universities should have sent you invitations independently by email through their systems. Please let me know if any further information is needed.

5. 請求學校修改資料

Title: Request to amend data Dear XXXXX,

Name:  Application No:

I would like to apologize as I incorrectly entered my latest GPA as X.XX. My correct GPA would be X.XX. Could you please amend accordingly?

6. 請求面試改期或轉Online

Dear [Recipient's Name],

Thank you for offering me an interview. As I will be [having an exam] / another interview / (your reason) ] on [date], is it possible to [schedule the interview to another day / arrange an online interview]? Thank you!

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7. 學校叫我上傳文件，但相關文件未出

Dear [Recipient's name],

Name: [name] Application No: [#]

Thank you for reviewing my application. My result for [exam] is not available yet, and I expect to receive that on [date]. I will upload my result to the application system once available.

8A. 表示自己將出席面試

延伸閱讀： 如何準備面試 Dear XXXXX, Name: XXXXX Application No: XXXXX

Thank you for offering me an interview. I will attend the interview as scheduled.

8B. 表示自己未克出席面試

Thank you for offering me an interview. As I received an offer from [another university / another subject], I will not attend the interview.

備註：以上嘅通知並非必須，不過講聲大家清楚就唔再追咁解。你亦唔需要擔心有負面影響。  

9. 想改Choice

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Subject: Request to Amend my Application Choice 

Dear Admissions Officer,

I am writing to kindly request to amend my application choice. My previous selection was for the [Computer Science] program, however I would like to change the course and pursue a degree in [Mathematics] instead. 

The reason for this switch is that I have recently become more interested in and passionate about [mathematics]. I believe it is where my talents and interests lie, and as such, would like to make an worthwhile contribution to the field someday.  

I understand that making this change may mean additional paperwork and a delay in processing my application, however I wanted to give you a heads up so everything goes more smoothly. Thank you so much for your help with this matter.  Please let me know if you need any further information from me regarding the change of program selection, or have any questions about my application in general. 

Sincerely, 

10. 中左COVID，想向學校請假

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Title: Sick Leave Application

Dear Professor [name],

I will be unable to attend classes in the coming few days for the class [course code], as I'm [COVID-positive / a close contact to COVID-19 patient].

I would like to know if there's any video recordings / zoom meeting for the class, and how would my attendance be counted. 

Thanks a lot.

11. 見到其他人有Interview，請求學校派埋俾自己

Subject: Application for PolyU SFT Programme

Dear Sir/Madam, 

I am writing to inquire about my application for the PolyU SFT programme. I submitted my application a few weeks ago, and I have been checking for any updates regarding my application status. 

I noticed that many other applicants are invited for an interview, and I was wondering if it would be possible for me to receive an invitation as well. I am very interested in this programme and I look forward to the chance of taking part in the interview process. 

Please let me know if there is any possibility of being invited to the interview stage. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. 

Sincerely yours,  Your name

12. 唔記得交留位費想補交

Subject: Request for Late Payment of Registration Fee

Dear Admissions Office, 

I am writing to you in regards to my application for admission at The University of Hong Kong. Unfortunately, I completely forgot about the deadline for payment of my registration fee and thus did not pay it in time. I apologize for this oversight on my part and would be very grateful if you consider this email as a request for late payment. 

If late payment is allowed, I will make sure to send the necessary funds immediately. I have already prepared all the documents necessary for admission and am eager to continue with the admissions process. 

Thank you for your understanding; I look forward to hearing from you soon. 

Sincerely,  Your Name

13. 希望放棄自己早前接受嘅派位

Dear [recepient],

Name: [name] Application No: [#] Programme applied: [programme]

I would like to withdraw my offer for the above programme, as I have decided to study in another university. Please advise the procedure to complete the process.  

註：一般情況下，留位費將不獲發還。

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You should upload a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words detailing your interest in applying to the University, the programme(s), etc. You will only be able to submit one personal statement regardless of the number of your programme choice(s). However, if you have indicated interest in our HKU-UCL Dual Degree Programme in Law, a separate personal statement is required.

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Non-JUPAS Year 1 Admission

Local applicants with secondary qualifications other than HKDSE or post-secondary qualifications are welcome to apply for admissions to CityUHK via the non-JUPAS route. 

• current students or graduates of a recognized associate degree (AD) or higher diploma (HD) programme at a post-secondary institution in Hong Kong or from overseas
• graduating students or graduates of high school following non-HKDSE curriculum (e.g. IB, GCE) 
• transfer students from local or overseas bachelor’s degree programmes from other universities   

Entrance Requirements

Applicants applying to CityUHK must meet the minimum General Entrance Requirements.   In addition to the General Entrance Requirements, individual degrees / majors may have programme-specific entrance requirements.  

General Entrance Requirements

Graduating students or graduates of high school following non-HKDSE curriculum are accepted.  

More details

Refer to the respective programme webpages for details of programme-specific requirements.

Applicants who obtained their entrance qualifications in a language other than English will need to have achieved an acceptable result in an approved English language test, such as TOEFL, IELTS, SAT. 

View the admissions score of our entrants holding IB / GCEAL qualifications in the past three years.

Admission is competitive. Possession of the minimum qualifications in no way guarantees acceptance.

Applicants who do not receive offers in the Early Round will be considered with other applicants in the Main Round.

Admission Arrangements

Applicants holding a 12-year school-leaving qualification, or a partially completed sub-degree qualification

Applicants holding a 13-year school-leaving qualification, IB Diploma, GCEAL/IAL, Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's degree study or equivalent qualifications

Applicants holding a school-leaving qualification or a partially completed sub-degree qualification may apply for admission to Year 1 in a Bachelor's degree programme. Depending on the programme, students are either admitted directly to a major in their first year or admitted to a college / school / department with an undeclared major (enter a major after one year of study).

Students admitted to the University with Advanced Standing I take fewer credits units for graduation (minimum 90 credit units instead of 120 credit units for a four-year degree curriculum, depending on majors).

Students admitted with Advanced Standing I will not be entitled to further credit transfer on the basis of qualifications attained prior to their admission to the University. Instead, students may be granted exemption from specific courses based on prior study. Credit units are not earned for exempted courses.

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How to Write Your Personal Statement | Strategies & Examples

Published on February 12, 2019 by Shona McCombes . Revised on July 3, 2023.

A personal statement is a short essay of around 500–1,000 words, in which you tell a compelling story about who you are, what drives you, and why you’re applying.

To write a successful personal statement for a graduate school application , don’t just summarize your experience; instead, craft a focused narrative in your own voice. Aim to demonstrate three things:

• Your personality: what are your interests, values, and motivations?
• Your talents: what can you bring to the program?
• Your goals: what do you hope the program will do for you?

This article guides you through some winning strategies to build a strong, well-structured personal statement for a master’s or PhD application. You can download the full examples below.

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Getting started with your personal statement, the introduction: start with an attention-grabbing opening, the main body: craft your narrative, the conclusion: look ahead, revising, editing, and proofreading your personal statement, frequently asked questions, other interesting articles.

Before you start writing, the first step is to understand exactly what’s expected of you. If the application gives you a question or prompt for your personal statement, the most important thing is to respond to it directly.

For example, you might be asked to focus on the development of your personal identity; challenges you have faced in your life; or your career motivations. This will shape your focus and emphasis—but you still need to find your own unique approach to answering it.

There’s no universal template for a personal statement; it’s your chance to be creative and let your own voice shine through. But there are strategies you can use to build a compelling, well-structured story.

The first paragraph of your personal statement should set the tone and lead smoothly into the story you want to tell.

Strategy 1: Open with a concrete scene

An effective way to catch the reader’s attention is to set up a scene that illustrates something about your character and interests. If you’re stuck, try thinking about:

• A personal experience that changed your perspective
• A story from your family’s history
• A memorable teacher or learning experience
• An unusual or unexpected encounter

To write an effective scene, try to go beyond straightforward description; start with an intriguing sentence that pulls the reader in, and give concrete details to create a convincing atmosphere.

Strategy 2: Open with your motivations

To emphasize your enthusiasm and commitment, you can start by explaining your interest in the subject you want to study or the career path you want to follow.

Just stating that it interests you isn’t enough: first, you need to figure out why you’re interested in this field:

• Is it a longstanding passion or a recent discovery?
• Does it come naturally or have you had to work hard at it?
• How does it fit into the rest of your life?
• What do you think it contributes to society?

Tips for the introduction

• Don’t start on a cliche: avoid phrases like “Ever since I was a child…” or “For as long as I can remember…”
• Do save the introduction for last. If you’re struggling to come up with a strong opening, leave it aside, and note down any interesting ideas that occur to you as you write the rest of the personal statement.

Once you’ve set up the main themes of your personal statement, you’ll delve into more detail about your experiences and motivations.

To structure the body of your personal statement, there are various strategies you can use.

Strategy 1: Describe your development over time

One of the simplest strategies is to give a chronological overview of key experiences that have led you to apply for graduate school.

• What first sparked your interest in the field?
• Which classes, assignments, classmates, internships, or other activities helped you develop your knowledge and skills?
• Where do you want to go next? How does this program fit into your future plans?

Don’t try to include absolutely everything you’ve done—pick out highlights that are relevant to your application. Aim to craft a compelling narrative that shows how you’ve changed and actively developed yourself.

My interest in psychology was first sparked early in my high school career. Though somewhat scientifically inclined, I found that what interested me most was not the equations we learned about in physics and chemistry, but the motivations and perceptions of my fellow students, and the subtle social dynamics that I observed inside and outside the classroom. I wanted to learn how our identities, beliefs, and behaviours are shaped through our interactions with others, so I decided to major in Social Psychology. My undergraduate studies deepened my understanding of, and fascination with, the interplay between an individual mind and its social context.During my studies, I acquired a solid foundation of knowledge about concepts like social influence and group dynamics, but I also took classes on various topics not strictly related to my major. I was particularly interested in how other fields intersect with psychology—the classes I took on media studies, biology, and literature all enhanced my understanding of psychological concepts by providing different lenses through which to look at the issues involved.

Strategy 2: Own your challenges and obstacles

If your path to graduate school hasn’t been easy or straightforward, you can turn this into a strength, and structure your personal statement as a story of overcoming obstacles.

• Is your social, cultural or economic background underrepresented in the field? Show how your experiences will contribute a unique perspective.
• Do you have gaps in your resume or lower-than-ideal grades? Explain the challenges you faced and how you dealt with them.

Don’t focus too heavily on negatives, but use them to highlight your positive qualities. Resilience, resourcefulness and perseverance make you a promising graduate school candidate.

Growing up working class, urban decay becomes depressingly familiar. The sight of a row of abandoned houses does not surprise me, but it continues to bother me. Since high school, I have been determined to pursue a career in urban planning. While people of my background experience the consequences of urban planning decisions first-hand, we are underrepresented in the field itself. Ironically, given my motivation, my economic background has made my studies challenging. I was fortunate enough to be awarded a scholarship for my undergraduate studies, but after graduation I took jobs in unrelated fields to help support my parents. In the three years since, I have not lost my ambition. Now I am keen to resume my studies, and I believe I can bring an invaluable perspective to the table: that of the people most impacted by the decisions of urban planners.

Strategy 3: Demonstrate your knowledge of the field

Especially if you’re applying for a PhD or another research-focused program, it’s a good idea to show your familiarity with the subject and the department. Your personal statement can focus on the area you want to specialize in and reflect on why it matters to you.

• Reflect on the topics or themes that you’ve focused on in your studies. What draws you to them?
• Discuss any academic achievements, influential teachers, or other highlights of your education.
• Talk about the questions you’d like to explore in your research and why you think they’re important.

The personal statement isn’t a research proposal , so don’t go overboard on detail—but it’s a great opportunity to show your enthusiasm for the field and your capacity for original thinking.

In applying for this research program, my intention is to build on the multidisciplinary approach I have taken in my studies so far, combining knowledge from disparate fields of study to better understand psychological concepts and issues. The Media Psychology program stands out to me as the perfect environment for this kind of research, given its researchers’ openness to collaboration across diverse fields. I am impressed by the department’s innovative interdisciplinary projects that focus on the shifting landscape of media and technology, and I hope that my own work can follow a similarly trailblazing approach. More specifically, I want to develop my understanding of the intersection of psychology and media studies, and explore how media psychology theories and methods might be applied to neurodivergent minds. I am interested not only in media psychology but also in psychological disorders, and how the two interact. This is something I touched on during my undergraduate studies and that I’m excited to delve into further.

Strategy 4: Discuss your professional ambitions

Especially if you’re applying for a more professionally-oriented program (such as an MBA), it’s a good idea to focus on concrete goals and how the program will help you achieve them.

• If your career is just getting started, show how your character is suited to the field, and explain how graduate school will help you develop your talents.
• If you have already worked in the profession, show what you’ve achieved so far, and explain how the program will allow you to take the next step.
• If you are planning a career change, explain what has driven this decision and how your existing experience will help you succeed.

Don’t just state the position you want to achieve. You should demonstrate that you’ve put plenty of thought into your career plans and show why you’re well-suited to this profession.

One thing that fascinated me about the field during my undergraduate studies was the sheer number of different elements whose interactions constitute a person’s experience of an urban environment. Any number of factors could transform the scene I described at the beginning: What if there were no bus route? Better community outreach in the neighborhood? Worse law enforcement? More or fewer jobs available in the area? Some of these factors are out of the hands of an urban planner, but without taking them all into consideration, the planner has an incomplete picture of their task. Through further study I hope to develop my understanding of how these disparate elements combine and interact to create the urban environment. I am interested in the social, psychological and political effects our surroundings have on our lives. My studies will allow me to work on projects directly affecting the kinds of working-class urban communities I know well. I believe I can bring my own experiences, as well as my education, to bear upon the problem of improving infrastructure and quality of life in these communities.

Tips for the main body

• Don’t rehash your resume by trying to summarize everything you’ve done so far; the personal statement isn’t about listing your academic or professional experience, but about reflecting, evaluating, and relating it to broader themes.
• Do make your statements into stories: Instead of saying you’re hard-working and self-motivated, write about your internship where you took the initiative to start a new project. Instead of saying you’ve always loved reading, reflect on a novel or poem that changed your perspective.

Your conclusion should bring the focus back to the program and what you hope to get out of it, whether that’s developing practical skills, exploring intellectual questions, or both.

Emphasize the fit with your specific interests, showing why this program would be the best way to achieve your aims.

Strategy 1: What do you want to know?

If you’re applying for a more academic or research-focused program, end on a note of curiosity: what do you hope to learn, and why do you think this is the best place to learn it?

If there are specific classes or faculty members that you’re excited to learn from, this is the place to express your enthusiasm.

Strategy 2: What do you want to do?

If you’re applying for a program that focuses more on professional training, your conclusion can look to your career aspirations: what role do you want to play in society, and why is this program the best choice to help you get there?

Tips for the conclusion

• Don’t summarize what you’ve already said. You have limited space in a personal statement, so use it wisely!
• Do think bigger than yourself: try to express how your individual aspirations relate to your local community, your academic field, or society more broadly. It’s not just about what you’ll get out of graduate school, but about what you’ll be able to give back.

You’ll be expected to do a lot of writing in graduate school, so make a good first impression: leave yourself plenty of time to revise and polish the text.

Your style doesn’t have to be as formal as other kinds of academic writing, but it should be clear, direct and coherent. Make sure that each paragraph flows smoothly from the last, using topic sentences and transitions to create clear connections between each part.

Don’t be afraid to rewrite and restructure as much as necessary. Since you have a lot of freedom in the structure of a personal statement, you can experiment and move information around to see what works best.

Finally, it’s essential to carefully proofread your personal statement and fix any language errors. Before you submit your application, consider investing in professional personal statement editing . For $150, you have the peace of mind that your personal statement is grammatically correct, strong in term of your arguments, and free of awkward mistakes.

A statement of purpose is usually more formal, focusing on your academic or professional goals. It shouldn’t include anything that isn’t directly relevant to the application.

A personal statement can often be more creative. It might tell a story that isn’t directly related to the application, but that shows something about your personality, values, and motivations.

However, both types of document have the same overall goal: to demonstrate your potential as a graduate student and s how why you’re a great match for the program.

The typical length of a personal statement for graduate school applications is between 500 and 1,000 words.

Different programs have different requirements, so always check if there’s a minimum or maximum length and stick to the guidelines. If there is no recommended word count, aim for no more than 1-2 pages.

If you’re applying to multiple graduate school programs, you should tailor your personal statement to each application.

Some applications provide a prompt or question. In this case, you might have to write a new personal statement from scratch: the most important task is to respond to what you have been asked.

If there’s no prompt or guidelines, you can re-use the same idea for your personal statement – but change the details wherever relevant, making sure to emphasize why you’re applying to this specific program.

If the application also includes other essays, such as a statement of purpose , you might have to revise your personal statement to avoid repeating the same information.

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Whether you’re using the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or a school-specific application portal, it can be scary to come up with an essay topic that encompasses the complexity and vastness of who you are as a person. So to help you move past the intimidating aspects and focus more on the fun and meaning, in this post, we’ll describe what differentiates the personal statement from other college essays and what function it serves in your college application.

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What’s a personal statement, preparing to write your personal statement, how to open your personal statement, your personal skills and achievements, work experience and future plans.

An undergraduate personal statement is a chance to get noticed for the unique talents and experiences you have. It’s an important part of the application process as it’s an opportunity to talk about yourself and your passions, outside of your grades.  

In this article, we’re going to talk you through how to write an undergraduate personal statement that stands out, without leaving you feeling overwhelmed.

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You’ll have heard the saying preparation is key, and that’s no different when you’re tackling your personal statement. There are two things to think about when you’re planning. The practical and factual information you need to get across, and the more emotional, human parts of you that make you different to everyone else.  

Before you start writing, take some time to think about the key things you’d want an admissions tutor to know about you, and get them down on paper. Don’t worry too much about making your notes perfect – this is more about making sure you know why you should be offered a place.

You can also look at the course description as this’ll help you with what to include and give you a good idea of what each uni is looking for. 

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Here are a few questions you can answer to help you get started:.

• Why have you chosen this course?
• What excites you about the subject? 
• Is my previous or current study relevant to the course?
• Have you got any work experience that might help you?
• What life experiences have you had that you could talk about?
• What achievements are you proud of?
• What skills do you have that make you perfect for the course?
• What plans and ambitions do you have for your future career?

Admissions Tutors will be reading a lot of personal statements so it’s important to grab their attention right from the start. 

Remember, it can only be 4,000 characters, which is about two sides of A4. So, you’ll need to use your words wisely to fit everything in.

You can find a full guide on How to start a personal statement: the attention grabber , but here are the main things to think about . 

• Don’t overthink the opening. Just start by showing your enthusiasm for the subject, showcasing your knowledge and understanding, and sharing your ambitions of what you want to achieve.
• Avoid cliches! Remember, this opening part is simply about introducing yourself, so let the admissions tutor reading your personal statement get to know you. 
• Keep it relevant and simple. You’re limited on how much you can include so avoid long-winded explanations. Why use 20 words when 10 can make your point? 

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Next, you’ll need to write about your personal skills and achievements. Universities like to know the abilities you have that’ll help you on the course, or generally with life at university.

Don’t forget to include evidence to back up why you’re so excited about the course(s) you’ve chosen.

• Be bold and talk about the achievements you’re proud of.
• Include positions of responsibility you hold, or have held, both in and out of school.
• What are the things that make you interesting, special, or unique? 

Your work experience and future plans are important to include. You should share details of jobs, placements, work experience, or voluntary work, particularly if it's relevant to your course. 

• Try to link any experience to skills or qualities that’ll make you successful.
• If you know what you’d like to do after as a career, explain how you plan to use the knowledge and experience that you’ll gain to launch your career.

It’s always good to connect the beginning of your statement to the end and a great way to reinforce what you said at the start.

You want to see the ending as your chance to finish in a way that’ll make the admissions tutor remember you. 

This final part of your personal statement should emphasise the great points you’ve already made and answer the question of why you should be offered a place on the course. 

Read our full guide on How to finish your statement the right way.  

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Now you’ve written your undergraduate personal statement, you’ll need to do a couple of final things before you submit it. 

• Have you proofread it?

Don’t just rely on spellcheckers. We’d recommend reading it out loud as that’s a great way to spot any errors as well as checking it sounds like you. 

• Have you asked for feedback?

Ask friends, family or a careers advisor to have a read through your personal statement and take their feedback on board.

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If you’d like to graduate from a prestigious school in order to boost your resume and qualification, there are several institutions to choose from. One of them is the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. In order to join the institution, you’ve got to compose an excellent HKU personal statement for graduate school that could attract the attention of the officers in charge of the admission process. One thing that can assist you in writing your HKU personal statement is to learn about the university to which you’d like to get admitted.

A Little Bit About HKU

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKU or HKUST) is an international research institution that focuses on boosting excellence in various areas of knowledge, including the following:

• Business and Humanities

It has established its reputation as an intellectual force that is continuously supporting society by extensively educating people in different fields. It can be considered one of the best in the academic field, which is the reason why taking care of your HKU PhD application or HKU MBA application can be a real challenge, not only in terms of difficulty but also competition. So you have to do your best when writing the HKU personal statement to win this battle.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology was established in the year 1991. It is located on a peaceful hillside campus with a waterfront complex that overlooks Clear Water Bay Peninsula. You’re able to easily reach it by driving from Central Hong Kong in less than 30 minutes.

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The HKU houses the following number of students as of December 2016:

• Undergraduates – 9, 334
• Postgraduates – 4, 874
• Local Hong Kong Students – 9, 148
• Non-local Students – 5, 060

It currently has 641 regular faculty members with 157 patents filed and 162 patents granted. Named to be number one in the 2017 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings in Asia, it is also ranked second in the world and 13th in the 2016 Global Employability University Ranking.

Undergraduate Programs Requiring HKUST Personal Statement

When composing your HKUST personal statement, you should also consider the program you have chosen. There are five schools where several undergraduate programs are assigned. These are the following:

HKU School of Science

• Life Science
• Mathematics

Specific requirements for the HKU personal statement for the School of Science are available on their website .

HKU School of Engineering

• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Computer Engineering Program Office
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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HKU School of Business and Management

• SBM UG Programs Office
• Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management
• World Bachelor in Business Program Office

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HKU School of Humanities and Social Science

• Humanities and Social Science
• Social Science

Read specific instructions & requirements for HKU personal statement on their website .

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• Environment and Sustainability
• Interdisciplinary Programs Office

Whichever of the HKU undergraduate programs you choose, you can start by reading the general admission instructions .

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• Make sure it shows that you are looking toward the future
• Do not let HKUST personal statement topics revolve around you (also discuss the school and what it can give you)
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• Don’t boast, and don’t include meaningless content to meet the number of words required for the HKU personal statement
• Never talk about other universities you may also be considering
• Don’t start with “I” in every sentence

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What is a business management personal statement?

You are required to write a business and management personal statement to showcase your main strengths, skills, experience and career goals to your chosen universities.

Admissions tutors want to see candidates with business and/or management experience that they can apply to their course.

It should also convey your passion for the subject, as well as why you want to pursue a degree in this area.

How do I write a business management personal statement?

It’s a good idea to start your statement with why you want to study business and and management at university (rather than just business ). For example, you may want to focus on the management part and why this interests you.

Make sure you back up everything with examples, which means having a good list of notes about your experience.

A good business and management personal statement should be written concisely, with a clear structure, including a memorable conclusion.

For inspiration on how to write your own unique statement, take a look at some of our business and management personal statement examples above (please don't copy them!), which will help you decide what to include.

What should I include in my business management personal statement?

It’s important you talk about skills and experience from all areas of your life and try to relate them to hobbies or extracurricular activities, especially if they are relevant to your course.

Think about how any work experience has helped you, what you have learned from it, and how it might be useful in your degree.

University admissions tutors want students on their course that are going to work hard and be of benefit to their department.

For more help and advice on what to include in your business and management personal statement, please see:

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