Write a general personal statement in 4000 characters (including Spaces) that is not cliche or generic in phrasing for applying for computing and business related subjects and write it by following the below criteria and requirements:
.So, for the opener, think about writing down things, such as:
.why you’re a good candidate and show your enthusiasm
.your motivations
.what brings you to this course
.If you’re applying for multiple courses, think about how your skills, academic interests, and the way you think are relevant to all the courses you’ve chosen. Don’t begin with the overkill opening
.Try not to overthink the opening sentence. You need to engage the reader with your relevant thoughts and ideas, but not go overboard.
.Tutors said: ‘The opening is your chance to introduce yourself, to explain your motivation for studying the course and to demonstrate your understanding of it. The best personal statements get to the point quickly. Go straight in. What excites you about the course and why do you want to learn about it more?’
.Be succinct and draw the reader in, but not with a gimmick. This isn’t the X Factor.

2. Write about why you want to study that course
.Think about why you want to study the course and how you can demonstrate this in your written statement:
.’Your interest in the course is the biggest thing. Start with a short sentence that captures the reason why you’re interested in studying the area you’re applying for and that communicates your enthusiasm for it. Don’t waffle or say you want to study something just because it’s interesting. Explain what you find interesting about it.’
.It’s much better to engage us with something interesting, relevant, specific and current in your opening line… Start with what’s inspiring you now, not what inspired you when you were six.
3. Avoid cliches
.Try to avoid cliches and the most obvious opening sentences so you stand out from the very first line. UCAS publishes a list of common opening lines each year. Here are just some overused phrases to avoid using in your personal statement:
From a young age…
For as long as I can remember…
I am applying for this course because…
I have always been interested in…
Throughout my life I have always enjoyed…
And try not to use quotes. Quotations are top of the list of admissions tutors’ pet hates.
4. Maybe don’t begin at the start?

.’Concentrate on the main content of your statement and write the introduction last. I think the opening line is the hardest one to write, so I often say leave it until the end and just try and get something down on paper.’
.It may be easier to get on with writing the main content of your statement and coming back to the introduction afterwards –that way you will also know what you’re introducing.
.I often advise applicants to start with paragraph two, where you get into why you want to study the course. That’s what we’re really interested in.
.Why are you applying?
.Your personal and practical skills combined will create a unique picture of who you are and why you’ll be a successful student, so definitely include both.
.Do your studies relate?
.Prove your enthusiasm for your current study and take the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and knowledge now and how you want to build on that.
.Why are you interested?
.This is your chance to show your passion and really demonstrate who you are. If you have hobbies or volunteering experiences related to the subject, include them here.
.Why will you be great?
.Your personal and practical skills combined will create a unique picture of who you are and why you’ll be a successful student, so definitely include both.
.Your personal skills and achievements

.Next, you’ll need to write about your personal skills and achievements. Universities like to know the abilities you have that’ll help you on the course, or generally with life at university.
.Don’t forget to include evidence to back up why you’re so excited about the course(s) you’ve chosen.
.Be bold and talk about the achievements you’re proud of.
.Include positions of responsibility you hold, or have held, both in and out of school.
.What are the things that make you interesting, special, or unique?
.Your work experience and future plans are important to include. You should share details of jobs, placements, work experience, or voluntary work, particularly if it’s relevant to your course.
.Try to link any experience to skills or qualities that’ll make you successful.
.If you know what you’d like to do after as a career, explain how you plan to use the knowledge and experience that you’ll gain to launch your career. Work experience and future plans
.Your work experience and future plans are important to include. You should share details of jobs, placements, work experience, or voluntary work, particularly if it’s relevant to your course.
.Try to link any experience to skills or qualities that’ll make you successful.
.If you know what you’d like to do after as a career, explain how you plan to use the knowledge and experience that you’ll gain to launch your career.

.You want to leave the admissions tutor reading your personal statement with a strong lasting impression – one that will leave them no choice but to make you an offer (or invite you to an interview).
.There are several ways you can do this.
.HE Careers Adviser Liz says:
.A good ending can link back to what you claim at the beginning or be a short summary as to what you’re looking forward to at university, new challenges etc… or even your commitment as to why you would be an ideal candidate (without bragging).
.Don’t waffle
.Think about what you’re writing in this critical spot – what’s your reason for including it here? Keep the ending of your personal statement short, concise and to the point.
.Avoid famous quotes
.Like the start of your personal statement, try to avoid cliches, quotes or asking rhetorical questions you’re not going to answer.
.Make yourself stand out
.Careers expert Alan Bullock says: 'Give them one more little insight into your ideas, interests, or skills, or be specific about something you personally want to achieve from the course or from your wider university experience.’
.Keep notes as you write
.Inspiration can strike when you least expect, especially while you’re writing the main section of your statement. Note any thoughts down straightaway so you can come back to them when you’re ready.
.How to end your personal statement: What to write
.A key academic skill at degree level is being able to form a structured written argument, including a conclusion that summarises the key points.
.As Liverpool student Joseph says:
.You don’t want a conclusion in the same way as you would for an essay, as that’s just taking away from your word count. Don’t draw it out.’
.In other words, keep it to the point and punchy.
.There’s no set way to end your statement. Instead, think about the following and how it might help you to stand out:
.Tie it back to what you’ve written earlier
.Revisit the key points you’ve already spoken about in the main body of your personal statement and emphasise them again in your conclusion. This could be reiterating key skills, interests, and experiences you’ve already touched on, giving them one last chance to hit home (but don’t just regurgitate what you’ve already said).
.Talk about the future
.Looking to the future is an optimistic way to finish. It shows you’re goal-oriented, and you’ve carefully thought about how this course fits into your plans. You don’t need to have the next ten years mapped out, but if you’ve a broad sense of your career path – or any related life ambitions you want to fill – it’s worth mentioning them here, as well as how this course will help you achieve those.
.Learn more about career prospects for your subject (and more) in our subject guides.
.Think about your university experience
.You could conclude by talking more generally about what you want to get from your overall university experience. For instance:
.Would you like to build your confidence meeting people from a variety of backgrounds?
.Are you hoping to engage with a local community through a mutual passion or vocation?
.Also, talk about how you will be an asset to a university.
.Remember, all of your UCAS choices will see your personal statement, so it may be best to keep it general, rather than being specific about one university.