How to Write a Winning UCAS Personal Statement for STEM Subjects

Book excerpt: Declaration Upon publication, I hereby pledge to donate 10% of the earnings from each book to a charity supporting education access for underprivileged students. In essence, with every purchase, you'll be making a positive difference to someone's opportunity to receive education. Please do not hesitate to send me a message on LinkedIn (Bianca Khor) if you have any recommendations on a suitable charity organisation to support. About the Book Who says writing a personal statement must be stressful? Everyone definitely has a story to tell - whether it is about how they first developed an interest in science, what has continued to fuel their excitement for this subject, or what inspired them to read a STEM degree. I, essentially, would like to help you convey that passion in your personal statement. In this book, you'll be introduced to various tips and tricks which can help you stand out as an applicant within 4,000 characters. The whole idea is to show you how simple (and fun!) the writing process can be. What This Book Covers How to Write a Winning UCAS Personal Statement for STEM Subjects offers an easy step-by-step guide to help you persuade the admissions tutors that you are a perfect match for the university's STEM-related course. By the end of this book, you should hopefully have developed an idea on how to: Make an unforgettable entrance to your personal statement Structure your personal statement in a clear and coherent manner Make your content stand out further End your personal statement on a high note But wait, there's more! Each chapter of this book is loaded with examples of personal statements written by successful students as part of their application to top Russell Group universities, such as the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London, and the University of Edinburgh. Meanwhile, to not provide any more spoilers - if you enjoy reading comics, you're in for a good treat! About the Author Bianca Khor holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biochemistry from Imperial College London. Prior to entering university, she grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and completed her A Levels in Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar, where she was awarded the Overall Academic Excellence Book Prize within her cohort. She is now a writer and is passionate about travelling, stories, and finding ways to give back to the community.