Your personal statement is your chance to write about why you want to study the course of your choice at university. For many students, this can be a daunting task but the careers team at WKC are here to help you. 

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Have a look at the resources below if you're not sure how to begin, these will guide you through the process from getting your first ideas down on paper. 

Why not start off by watching the quick video made by UCAS? 

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You will need several drafts - don't expect to start and finish it in one go!

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You can show your draft to a Careers Adviser and/or your tutor to get feedback, and get some confidence that you're developing it along the right guidelines. Contact a college Careers Adviser.

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In the Resources box below, have a look at the 'Final Checklist' if you want a handy way to check your final draft.