hings to Avoid When Writing A Personal Statement For Masters
When writing a personal statement for university masters, there are some things you should avoid, so that you don’t ruin your essay. We have listed out those things below:
• Avoid negativity.
• Following an online template blindly.
• Do not include unnecessary course modules, personal facts, or extra-curricular activities in your personal statement.
• Do not lie or exaggerate an achievement or event.
• Do not include inspirational quotes to your statement.
• Avoid using clichés, gimmicks, humour, over-used word such as 'passion' or ‘driven’.
• Do not make pleading statements.
• Avoid mentioning key authors or professors in your field without any explanation.
• Avoid using sentences that are too long.
• Avoid flattering the organisation or using patronising terms.
• Do not repeat information in your statement that you have already listed in your application.
• Avoid waffling i.e., writing at length.
• Don’t start writing your personal statement at the last minute.

Remember you can use one of the samples in this channel and write your SOP for free.

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