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Ever since announcing on here I had decided on a law school that has given me a near-full ride, my inbox has swelled with questions, primarily those asking How did you do it? Being 20, and not a pre-law major/minor, I didn’t really have anyone to guide me through the application process and it was a little overwhelming studying for the LSAT at 19, paying for the application process, and so on. So, I decided to put together this (very long) post of how I did it, and how you can too!

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How to write a bomb ass personal statement

I’ve had a few asks about how to write - as one of you put it - a bomb ass personal statement. I’m a bit reluctant to write this, seeing as I haven’t actually got an interview/offer yet! But I guess it might be helpful to those of you applying around now :)

HOW TO START

Bullet point what you want to include - I suggest listing out what you want to include. It’s a good idea to do this at the beginning, to make sure you don’t leave anything out; and it can help form the basic structure of your statement.

Do not start at the start - this is one of the most important things I learnt when writing mine. It is so hard to write that first sentence - so just leave it until the end, and begin writing with the actual content, something you’re more comfortable writing about.

When you do get down to writing that first sentence - do not start with a cheesy quote or the typical “I have always bee passionate about…” as these are things that can immediately put off an admissions tutor. Try and be original, or just simple: “I want to study X because…”

THE CONTENT

Just keep writing - don’t worry about the 4,000 character and 47 line limits. Literally just write, and keep going, even if you think what you’re writing is bad - just get all your ideas out there, and put down everything you would want to include. It’s so much easier to take things out rather than adding things in. My personal statement was around 8,000 characters at one point!`

Get the balance right - different unis want different things from personal statements, so check their websites to make sure you’re getting in what they want. You need to get the balance of intellectual curiosity/passion for the subject with your personal qualities and extra-curriculars. 

Back up everything with evidence - don’t just say you are great at working in a team, give examples that demonstrate that you have worked well in successful teams in the past.What to include?

WHAT TO INCLUDE

Why you want to study that particular course

Why you are the right person to study the course

Extra things you have done to show commitment or interest about the course - volunteering, subscriptions to journals, further reading etc.

Any relevant work experience

Any relevant awards you’ve won (e.g. maths challenge or physics olympiad) or responsibilities within the school (e.g. prefect or house captain)

Demonstrate desirable skills for your course - problem solving, teamwork, leadership etc.

WHAT NOT TO INCLUDE

Cliches - like “Ever since I was born I have wanted to study…”

Quotes - this is a personal statement, so don’t start quoting other people! Plus way too many people do this to make it original.

Jokes - it may be that the person reading your statement has a very different sense of humour than you do.

Really long sentences - you want your personal statement to be as easy as possible to read, and long confusing sentences won’t help that.

Repetition - it’s such a short document, you don’t have space for this. Plus it gets boring!

Names of unis - the unis you apply to have no idea where else you have applied, so don’t name any of them in your statement.

THE ENDING

Do not end on a cheesy quote or joke. Just sum up why you’d be a great candidate and reinforce what you have told them throughout the main body of the statement - that you’re fabulous!

Once you have finished a draft you can start trying to cut down on the word count. Maybe ask a teacher to look at your spelling/grammar, and you can always get your friends’ opinions too, on what should come out, and what should be kept in. Make sure you don’t let other people have too much influence - it has to be a personal statement!

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hey, do you have any tips for writing a personal essay?

Hi! I’ve just finished transfer applications, so I have a few tips that I picked up during the process. 

Start early! I’m talking a month at least. 

Your rough draft should be rough. Don’t be afraid that it will suck, because it will – just start writing.

I probably wrote 15 different versions of each essay I turned in. Don’t be afraid to change directions if one just isn’t working out!

Make a list of values that are most important to you, and then show them those values. Do you love to help others? Tell them about a time that you reached out to someone and made a difference. 

Write a different essay for each school, or at least tweak the same essay a little for each school.

Read the school’s website. What do they talk a lot about? What seems to be important qualities in students? Show them that you’d be a good fit.

Why should they let you into their school? What will you do to bring them some recognition in the future?

Why do you want to attend that school? How will it help you achieve your goals? Be specific.

Show them that you’ve done your research,

Don’t be afraid to talk yourself up! Brag a bit, just don’t sound like a jerk. 

Don’t try to sound too intellectual. There’s this episode of Friends where Joey is writing and uses a thesaurus for every word and ends up signing it “baby kangaroo tribiani”. Bottom line? Admissions officers can tell when you’re sucking up. Use strong words, but not words you would never use in real life. 

Make your essay stand out. Add in a good hook, and some interesting stories if you can. 

Proofread and have multiple other people proofread. It’s worth it.

Free writing is a lifesaver for brainstorming

Good luck!

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Personal Statement Do's and Don'ts

I’ve had a few asks about personal statements and university/college applications so I thought I’d make a post about what to include and what not to include for all you applicants this year!

DO be enthusiastic! This is the number one most important rule - you need to show the university how much you love the subject and want to study it!

DO demonstrate your knowledge. Grades are one thing, but applying your knowledge is another - talk about specific fields of your subject that you’ve explored or wish to explore at university, or discuss an interpretation or particular idea you have formed whilst studying it.

DO show prior research or reading if the subject is something you haven’t studied before. Universities won’t want to accept someone who has no idea what they’re letting themselves in for!

DO link everything to the course you’re applying to. Only include a qualification or achievement if it’s relevant - your Duke of Edinburgh Award isn’t going to make you a more suitable candidate to study history or physics! For example, instead of saying ‘I did Spanish at AS level’, say something like ‘studying Spanish equipped me with a more highly critical method of reading and close analysis’.

DO research the course you’re applying for - there’s no point in talking about how interested you are in 16th century French history if one of your chosen universities doesn’t offer it as part of their course! DO be yourself (it’s cringe, sorry) - admissions staff are human, and reading hundreds of applications written in the same identical formula must get incredibly boring. Don’t try to be overly funny or too unique as that can be very risky - just write from the heart!

DO get help from your teachers/ anyone who’s willing to read it! There’s nothing better than a fresh pair of eyes to check for spelling and grammar errors, and teachers usually know what they’re talking about.

DON’T say you’re ‘passionate’ about the subject - practically every student writes this in their personal statement and all the admissions tutors I’ve spoken to have said they’re sick of the word! It’s a given that you enjoy the subject - SHOW them you enjoy it by demonstrating your knowledge rather than stating the obvious. Avoid clichés at all costs!

DON’T include a quote unless you fully engage with it throughout your personal statement. They’re a bit pretentious and most universities will completely ignore them - it’s your own words they want to hear!

DON’T name drop - simply listing off all the books you’ve read around your subject isn’t going to impress anyone. Engage with the books - discuss a particular theory or theme that interested you, or even challenge something you’ve read! Its more impressive to fully explore two or three books than to simply list the titles of ten.

DON’T use fancy words or metaphors - write how you would talk! As long as your basic grammar and spelling is right, the university will be far more interested in what you’re saying than how you’re saying it.

DON’T waste valuable words talking about things that are already on your UCAS application. They know your grades - your job is to prove why you got them!

DON’T make any silly mistakes - spelling something wrong, mentioning the name of a specific university etc - universities get thousands of applicants and any mistake will more than likely get your application tossed in the bin. Read and re-read your personal statement!

DON’T plagiarise - UCAS have plagiarism detection software and anything you’ve copied could be seriously detrimental to your application.

DON’T panic! The admissions team are just trying to see if you’re suitable to their course. Your personal statement isn’t the be all and end all!

I hope that was somewhat helpful - if you have any specific questions about personal statements or uni applications, my ask box is always open. Good luck!

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applications for uk universities are coming up in a few months, so i figured i should post the tips i have collected from when i applied (since they’re all just sitting in a word document gathering dust), particularly for the personal statement! we had a talk from an admissions tutor who told us most of the stuff below + i attended 6 open days and picked up a fair few bits along the way (some stuff might be more relevant to sciences/physics)

the personal statement: what??

your personal statement is likely your only opportunity to try and ‘sell yourself’ to universities since most courses at most universities don’t interview

you send the same one to all your unis (even if you apply to different courses!)

4000 characters and 47 lines limit (you’ll probably hit the line limit first - keep copying and pasting it into UCAS to check this since it’ll probably be a little different to your word processors count). the average is about 500 words

example structure

80% academic, 20% extracurricular is generally a good guide

paragraph 1, intro: personal trigger for your interest in the subject you’re applying for! (not just ‘i’ve always been good at it/liked it’) - how your subject relates to society/current affairs if applicable and relevant (you’ll be seeing that word a lot). what aspects of the courses you’re looking forwards to (but don’t accidentally refer to something not done at all your choices) - prove that you know what you’re getting into

paragraph 2: what have you done to develop your interest? trips, books, wider reading - both in and out of school/college. link it to your subject! work experience, relevant volunteering. career aspirations - if you have one, put it in! it’s not set in stone just because you wrote it in a personal statement. part time job - skills gained (again, relevant ones), not just facts.

e.g. i worked in housekeeping part time => work under time pressure to a high standard and working effectively as part of a team

paragraph 3: non academic achievements e.g. duke of edinburgh - again, skills gained. if you’re doing a gap year, why/what are you doing etc - benefits?

paragraph 4, summary: short, just a few lines. final impression. recap - this should answer “why do you want to go to university and study your course” and “why do you deserve to be offered a place”. relevant to course - make reference to course choice/area, not generic. career aspirations are good to mention here. can keep it vague-ish for multiple courses, but course area should be clear!

this is just an example containing most of the stuff that should be in it - how you break it up doesn’t matter too much as long as it does have a structure (remember line breaks will influence your character/line count!)

good words/phrases

rewarding, improved, interested, taking part, reinforced, gained, strengthen, in addition, developed, broadening, hard work, commitment, enhanced, thrive under pressure

long list of advice

be concise - characters are limited and you have a lot to say

be honest - lying is a. unnecessary and b. will probably come out later

remember the person receiving this probably reads thousands, try and keep it interesting

organised & structured!

persuade the reader that you deserve a place

avoid generic statements - everything must be relevant. as much as they may be true, things like “i achieved good grades/always enjoyed this subject previously” are obvious fillers.

imagine this is your interview - as i said, you probably won’t get a real one! why do you want to study this, what makes you the right person for this course.

DO NOT LIST. don’t do it. expand on everything you put down, make it relevant - what your experiences are isn’t important, what you got from them is.

spelling and grammar. check it, check it, check it again - and this must be done by a human, spell checkers don’t notice if you use the wrong word (it’s best to go with a teacher or parent, something like that, not other students or people on the internet - be very careful about sending your personal statement to people online).

don’t talk about things that belong in other sections - e.g. how good your grades are (they can already see these), extenuating circumstances (should be explained by your referee in the reference). repeating yourself makes you look desperate to fill space.

avoid ambiguity - explain yourself! e.g. ‘i did my gold award’ - in what?!

authentic - don’t be pretentious

avoid being generic

‘i’m looking forward to having an experience to remember for the rest of my life’ it lasts 3+ years; you’re going to remember it. don’t say it.

‘looking forwards to independence’ - very rarely a choice when you go to uni. virtually everyone else is in the exact same situation here. don’t waste characters on things that aren’t relevant or really important.

‘my family…’ they do not care about your family, they care about you. it is about you.

avoid cliches

add comments, views and explanations to your points - pretend it’s an english essay or something - making a point by itself gets you no marks

use your own experiences - you will have enough, don’t make it up.

‘i’m quite good’ - avoid neutral or passive terms to describe yourself. be positive and show off that you do have these skills!

similarly don’t be uncertain - ‘i usually meet deadlines’ is pretty unconvincing

don’t play things down!

do your research - know which modules you will study in your courses so you can keep things relevant. talk about things you are particularly excited about and why.

what have you done outside of the a level course requirements?

obviously, don’t mention any of your unis by name or location (or course if they vary)

avoid humour: when someone makes a joke in front of a large audience, if they didn’t come to see them make jokes you will notice that maybe half laugh. you don’t know which half the person reading your personal statement will fall into. don’t do it.

make connections between interests and courses

draft and redraft and redraft until it’s perfect… and then check it over a few more times!

… but don’t let the people who check it over for you rewrite it! this must be your personal statement if you want to get anywhere

it’s run through sophisticated plagiarism/similarity software by UCAS. don’t write with a friend, don’t get one off the internet.

hopefully some of this helps someone out there, good luck!

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Almost that time of the year is coming!

Crinkly orange leaves on the ground, buying coffee, studying in cafés, rewatching gilmore girls, wearing grandpa sweaters, thrifting books and clothes, reading, scented candles, cigarettes after sex on repeat, tea, cosy rainy days, doc martens, hocus pocus, twilight, baking cookies, fuzzy socks, dark mornings, book store visits, blanket forts, romanticizing school and life, writing poetry, early morning fog, carving pumpkins, autumn walks, reading while it's raining, late night studies, fairy lights, cold weather, phoebe bridgers, hozier, antiques <3

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     welcome in a new month ♡

set goals for self development

plan brunch & dinner dates with friends

read 5-10 books

indulge yourself more in your hobbies. do what you love unapologetically.

have more rest days without guilt

reflect on last month. what can you do differently that’ll help your overall state of being? physically, mentally & spiritually

stay off social media

do the butterfly hug method for bilateral stimulation. tell yourself all the things you wish you were/are told. ♡

make slight adjustments to your morning and night routine. keep it interesting.

schedule routine appointments (health, pamper)

get on top of deadlines.

say affirmations every morning & night

be more kind to yourself

stay firm on your boundaries, make adjustments as needed.

stand up and show up for yourself.

walk with your head held up high and shoulders back. don’t cower.

prepare for any upcoming events

learn a new skill

try a new recipe

journal often

explore new places. meet new people and make friends.

keep your thoughts in check. what you focus on grows.

daily walks

meditate, stretch.

declutter your environment (digital, physical space, social circle)

be safe.

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turning a bad day into a good one ∘⁺✧

read a book

play your favorite online game

reorganize your room

start a project!

create a new pinterest board

movie marathon!

dance to your favorite songs

binge a TV show

do yoga

bake or cook something new

buy yourself a gift online

put on comfy pjs <3

light some candles & take a bath

catch up on your favorite youtubers

workout

listen to music or make a new playlist

stay safe lovelies <3

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“you drink gulps of poison every time you compare their path to yours, you taint the essence of what makes you unique when you gaze into their garden more than your own. flowers bloom when you focus on the seeds you’re planting and the growth you’re cultivating within yourself.”

— iambrillyant

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Indians meanwhile chilling in the rain and reading about europe:

i have to go out today pray 4 me

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Capsule Wardrobe Checklist 

Denim

- 1 dark high waisted jean

- 1 cropped, light jean

- 1-2 denim shorts

- 2 pairs of fun denim ( overalls, boyfriend, flares, etc )

Tees & Tops 

- 3-4 solid tees

- 3-4 patterned tees

- 4-5 blouses and button-up shirts

Dresses & Jumpsuits

- 1 special occasion dress

- 2-3 casual dresses for work & weekends

- 1 jumpsuit

Outerwear 

- Raincoat or light jacket

- 1-2 heavy coats

- Leather Jacket

- Denim Jacket

Sweaters

- 1 everyday cardigan

- 3-4 sweaters in varying weights and colors

Shoes

- Comfy everyday sneakers 

- 1-2 pairs of sandals

- 1-2 pairs neutral heels

- 1 pair boots or booties

Jewelry

- 2-3 pairs delicate, gold, or silver earrings

- Layered necklace set

- 1 gold or silver cuff bracelet

- 1 set of gold or silver rings

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Here is my "Get It Together Plan." I use this whenever I feel myself reverting to victim behaviors or my life feels it's falling apart.

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i've been so upset lately, i need this soooo much

Things to do on a bad day

We all have bad days, and no matter what the cause is, I want you to know that your feeling and struggles are valid! Here are a few things that might help you get through those bad days a little easier <3

Do your skincare and maybe add a face mask.

Put your phone on "Do not disturb."

Eat something that makes you feel good.

Move your body, even if it's just a short walk or some stretching.

Wear a comfy outfit.

Write down your thoughts.

Try going to sleep early.

Browse on Pinterest and make a new board.

Take a long bath.

Buy yourself flowers :)

Make sure to drink a lot of water!!

Light a candle or use an essential oils diffuser.

Make yourself a tea or hot chocolate.

Eat some fruit.

Bake something like cookies or banana bread.

Give yourself time <3

✩‧₊*:・love ya ･:*₊‧✩

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saving for later use <3

It’s finally cold in my little corner of Australia, so here are some things I’ve been doing to embrace Winter’s arrival <3

- Drinking ungodly amounts of hot chocolate. - Opening my window in the morning and letting that first initial bone-chilling wind sweep in. - Listening to my grandmother’s old records (because i finally got a record player as an early birthday present.) - Bundling up in my baggiest coat and standing outside in the middle of the night, just watching the stars, until I’m shivering so violently I might bite through my lip. - Lighting candles. - Reading. For hours at a time. - Rewatching comfort films. (The Lord Of The Rings, Marvel Movies, Star Wars, Dead Poets Society, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, etc.) - Listening to a ridiculous amount of Elvis? Like, a lot. - Saving up some money so I can take the train into the city and spend the day. - Slowly working my way through All The Young Dudes (because that damn fanfic is painful.) - I changed the sheets on my bed to my flannelette ones, and piled the quilt my Gran made and the knitted blanket my Grandmother made on top.  - Wearing jumpers and jeans, paired with thick socks and boots. Everywhere. - Staring at the moon.