A personal statement is a self-selling admission document that allows you to sell yourself to the admission committee with stories. You also need to prove that you are an excellent candidate for the postgraduate programme that you are applying for. Here is a checklist that can help you to write a good personal statement.
| Describe your motivation for further study |
 | What inspired you to apply for further study? |
 | Why do you want to spend at least 1 year studying this subject at an advanced level? |
 | How does this postgraduate programme fit into your career plan? |
| Prove that you are a good candidate for this programme |
 | What kinds of skills you have developed in your current studies/ relevant experience that are helpful for further study? |
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 | What are your academic strengths that can help you to succeed in further study? |
| Show that you are a committed learner |
What have you done to prepare yourself for further study? For example,
 | taking extra courses that can equip you with the relevant academic skills; |
 | participating in internship programmes and developing professional skills which are important for the field of study; |
 | joining the professor’s research teams to enrich your research experience; |
 | engaging in extra-curricular activities that enhance your soft skills |
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