Preparing Personal Statement
Personal Statements are very important documents which support a student’s application to study a particular course in a given university. A personal statement should show to the admission officers that you have the qualities, background and aptitude for the desired course.
GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING PERSONAL STATEMENT
- Your reasons for choosing the course
- The background to your interest in the subject you wish to study
- Any employment, work experience or placement
- Voluntary work especially if relevant to your subject
- Details of any key core skills developed
- Particular Interest You Have in Your current studies
- Your career aspirations and details of any non-examined subjects which you are studying.
BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF A PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am Visava Chobkol, a third-year bachelor student in the department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Burapha University.
My hometown is Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. I graduated in Science-Mathematics major with GPA of 4.00 from the Pinoonbunpend Demonstration School, Burapha University, Chonburi in 2006.
I love problem solving and strategic planning. I therefore joined Chess club during the high school. I earned many chess trophies from various competitions. My favorite subjects are Mathematics and Physics.
I decided to go to Engineering School at Burapha University. I chose Mechanical Engineering because I realize that the technology always changes. Mechanical Engineering is important to all parts of our everyday lives and is everywhere you can imagine. It is a challenging subject that covers a wide range of fields such as machines, energy, manufacturing and processes.
For past two years, I have enrolled various subjects including mathematics, engineering mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and mechanical design. Currently, my GPA is 4.00.
As a part of my Bachelor’s experience, I have served a position on Student committees of the Faculty of Engineering for two years. I have been part of Mechanical Engineering committees for one year. I have also led the Mechanical Engineering Club last year. I have served as a tutor in a course of Dynamics for two semesters. I have gained experiences to carry out my duties with high responsibility.
As part of lectures/courses in the Bachelor degree, it requires all students to enrol the Mechanical Engineering Practice Training subject during summertime. Your company is well-known in the field. It would be a great opportunity for me to learn experiences from your qualified staffs in a great environment. I wish I have strong backgrounds and high responsibility to suit your qualifications. I am looking forward to having such an opportunity for the training in your company.
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If your partners did not offer full scholarship, can some get work permit so one can work to supplement the study?
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Some of our partner institutions give you the room to spread your tuition payment up to 9 times, but you need to pay up to 50% upon enrolment. Also, you can work while studying, all you need is to start the application process.
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Please I have low cgpa and as well come from a power family, please do I have the chance to apply for scholarship or fellowship abroad
Unfortunately, none of our partner institutions offers a full-tuition scholarship. However, you can get a tuition discount of up to £5000 off your tuition.
To begin, send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we will take it up from there.
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i will like to know if you could still help with your partners as I’ve taken my time to apply into few universities for Sept 2022 admissions (Masters) before getting to know about TGM Education though I’ve not got any offer but just to let you know my status as every help you could offer from your own highlighted plans will as well be appreciated.
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Good morning, am a 3rd class graduate of federal university of technology Minna from department of agricultural economics and extension technology and wish to gain a master programme in any university in Canada. Thanks.
Canadian Institutions do not allow a 3rd class degree certificate. However, you may want to consider other study destinations. To advise you rightly, kindly send an inquiry email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com, and we will take it up from there
Which of the country will I school and be working since I don’t have sponsor
As an international student who choose to study abroad, you will need to get a sponsor or have the required funds before you can proceed to the next stage. We’d be happy to assist you when the required documents/fundings are ready.
Do you have any partner schools that accept HND for masters in UK?
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I am a nurse and l want to go for master,l have completed my Bsc,l sent all my documents to your mail last year except my Bsc certificate and transcript due to delay in releasing our result but now the result is out am l sending the whole documents again? Then when is the closing date for September admission because the certificate will be ready by March,then can you help with cheapest institution for Msc adult nursing and also job while study in order to pay for tuition fees
Great to hear that your result will be ready this March. A few universities are still open for nursing programs for September 2022. However, we’ll need you to respond to a few questions before we can begin your application. Your counsellor has been notified, she will reach out to you.
I studied human kinetics during my bsc program and I had second class upper and I want to apply for mental nursing (msc), is it possible or there is a need for what I studied in bsc to be linked with msc and also the only document am having issues getting now is my transcript and that’s because Universities are on strike and I got to know that non teaching staffs also joined, what do I do, or can I send the available documents and send the transcript when school resumes?
Hello, you might be able to do Mental nursing but I will advise you to go for other courses like Physiotherapy which is closer to Human Kinetics. This boosts your chances of getting an admission speedily. We would contact you to send your documents so that we can begin your application immediately.
Your guidance is quite encouraging
I studied computer science with 3rd class, will I be able to get admission to study nursing and which other courses are available.
Nursing is a fantastic choice Chioma, however, you will need to have a background in a health-related course/career before a Nursing program can be considered. The good news is that you still have a chance with your class of degree.
Our helpdesk team will reach out to you shortly or you send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’ll take it up from there.
We await your email.
Good morning, my name is Ruth, I am 40 years old, I have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Ambrose Ali University, finished with a second class lower in 2005, I will like to do a Master’s degree in Business and Data Analytics in Canada, in a very affordable School, can you please help me with processing admission, and I will like to know everything that is required of me as I am very ready for the whole process. And will like to know about the scholarships available too.Thank you very much. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hello Ruth, we can help with your Business and Data Analytics application, however, we’ll need your response to the questions sent to you via our helpdesk channel. Kindly, respond to the email sent to you, and we’ll take it up from there.
Pls what are list of courses did u enrolled postgraduate student for in Nursing related field. Am interested in studying master in Midwifery or intensive care Nursing
Hello Tunmy, your interest in Midwifery or intensive care Nursing is dependent on your background/work experience in the health/nursing field. Our helpdesk team will reach out to you shortly or you send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’ll take it up from there.
Good afternoon TGM, Thanks for the good work. Can I do Masters in Social Work in any UK university with a 3rd class degree in Communication Science ?
Dear Emmanuel,
The minimum requirement for social work is a 2:2 or GPA 2.40 /5, a typical IELTS requirement of 7.0 overall, or equivalent, before your application is assessed for the next stage of the selection process, and some experience as a social worker (voluntary or paid) in a social care setting.
To take a step further, our helpdesk team will reach out to you shortly or you send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’ll take it up from there.
Do u guys partner with university of South Australia, because the address I saw here in your page is the same with the one in UniSA international student agent (Benin city)
Dear Emmanuel,
Yes, we work with the University of South Australia and we are eager to help you take your studies to the next level. Let’s help with the whole process from start to finish. Kindly respond to the email sent by the helpdesk team, or you send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’ll take it up from there.
Hello,
My wife has BSc Insurance 3rd Class (2016) without professional experience which can she offer in the UK for her Masters?
Hello Olajide,
Your wife can put in for International Business. We can take up her application from start to finish at no extra cost (T&C Apply). Kindly respond to the email sent by the helpdesk team, or you send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’ll take it up from there.
My name is Funmi Makinde, I am an English Language graduate with a 2.2 ,but i’ve never worked with anything pertaining to my field of study. i worked in the banking industry for 7 years and now i;m working as secretary/Admin officer in a company,Is there any course i can put in for my Masters apart from English. Is IELTS compulsory.
Hello Funmilayo,
You can consider starting a career in Business Management, Human Resource Management (HRM) or Project Management. IELTS is not required provided you have a credit pass in English language. We can help with the whole process from start to finish at no extra cost (T&C Apply). Kindly respond to the email sent by the helpdesk team, or you send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’ll take it up from there.
I contacted your organization and I sent every necessary thing for undergraduate studies the programs I picked I was told no more available for January that it only available in September..please what undergraduate art program can I get for January 2023
Hello Williams,
Institutions are already winding up for January applications for some specific courses due to the influx of applications. If you are keen on applying, then you will need to apply fast enough. To get started, kindly respond to the email sent by the helpdesk team, or you send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’ll take it up from there.
I need the list of courses offered at GCU uk
Dear Linda,
Please, provide us with your course of interest and we will guide you on your chosen career path. To get started, kindly respond to the email sent by the helpdesk team, or you send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’ll take it up from there.
I wanted to study at Coventry university, January 2023 intake, but they need ielts as requirement I don’t have it. Please, advice.
Hello Clem, We have a lot of schools that will not require IELTS that accept your WAEC and Coventry is one of such schools. Kindly reach out to us via helpdesk@tgmeducation.com or send us a WhatsApp message on +234 908 077 5662.
Great TGM, thank you for the free education fair opportunity coming up in Lagos this month. I was told to bring along some documents like statement of purpose, academic Certificate and others, but the letter of recommendation/reference letter was omitted. My question is, will my admission be processed without the recommendation letter or I should still keep it for future use in processing my admission? Thank you for your time. I await your response.
Hello Tolulope, thanks for your question! You can come with the available documents, and we will start processing your application.
We look forward to seeing you at the Roadshow!
Can i still catch up with January intake? Any intake aside September’s?
Hello Rotimi,
Most institutions have wound up for January intake due to the influx of applications, but a few are still open. If you are keen on applying, you should start applications as soon as possible.
To get started, kindly email helpdesk@tgmeducation.com or send a message to 09080775662, and we’ll take it up from there.
Hi! I’m very afraid that I might not stand a chance at getting an admission as I only have a WAEC (2007) and a professional certification. I want to do an undergraduate study in Business Management in any school in Australia, Canada or US. I’m looking to attend the education fair at any of the venues listed but I wanted to be sure that I will not be venturing on a futile cause. Please advise
Hello Michael, thanks for sending a message.
You can register to attend the Ikeja (25th October 2022) or Abuja (29th October 2022) Roadshow at http://www.tgmeducation.com/roadshow
Kindly reach out to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com or call 09080775662 for further assistance.
I have an OND certificate graduated with 2.86 I don’t know if I can get adimission in any of the schools in uk
Yes, you can get admission but not with your current degree. We’ll advise you to start another undergraduate program. To get started, please provide us with your course of interest and we will guide you on your chosen career path. Kindly respond to the email sent by the helpdesk team, or you send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’ll take it up from there.
I do not have a waec result but I took IELTS exam. Can it be used to get an admission to any Canada university
Dear Doris,
IELTS are generally acceptable across all study destinations, however, the required band you need would be determined by your institution or the course you are applying for.
To get started, please reach out to us via helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’d be happy to help.
Hello TGM
I appeal for Master program at Torrens University. But was directed to contact you.
Hello Elizabeth,
The helpdesk team will reach out to you on your interest to study at Torrens University, Australia.
Pls, like how much deposit can I make for schooling in uk
Hello Esther,
Tuition deposit varies from school to school, but it ranges from 3,000 GBP to 7,000 GBP.
Need help applying? We can help.