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1/5 When writing a personal statement bear in mind that the admissions committee will also be reviewing a lot of applications.
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2/5 So the first thing you want to do when writing a personal statement should be to ensure that you make a compelling case by emphasizing why you are an ideal candidate for admission.

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3/5 You do this by stressing your academic potential and skills such as critical analysis, analytical skills, research skills and diligence.Also stress how you have demonstrated these over the years from your undergraduate programme and your professional experience.
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4/5 Also go the extra mile by mentioning some of the modules in the course you wish to study and how they are of particular interest to you. This means that to stand out you should show that you have done your own research on the programme.

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5/5 Also it is very helpful and beneficial to demonstrate to the admissions committee your knowledge of the field in general and the contemporary issues in it and why they matter to you.
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