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an admissions tutor to read. […] Don’t forget that you have only 450 words or so (45 lines) in which to make your statement, so keep it clear and concise. […] The personal statement is important because it will be read and could be a deal-breaker to receiving an offer. Academic achievement and the reference from your tutor/adviser at school/college, however, is regarded by most to be more important. You should, therefore, not need to borrow or copy the statement. Give yourself plenty of time in which to prepare it. With brainstorming and re-reading/editing, you can’t go wrong in most cases. All of us have positive attributes and motivations – it’s just a case of teasing them out and expressing them on the statement. (http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/universities/ applyingtouniversity/fillinginyourapplication/) 70 75 80 b) Look at the text again and comment on register and style. c) Make a list of structures that are used to give advice. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Writing: A personal statement a) Make a checklist for your personal statement. b) Add all the necessary information. c) Decide which aspects should be part of your personal statement. d) Write out your statement and check if you have not used more than about 450 words. e) Give your statement to a partner from your class and ask if it sounds convincing and authentic. f) Read personal statements by other students and give feedback. If you are unhappy about what you have read, use the list of structures from above and give advice. Speaking: My plans for the future a) Do an internet search to find as much information as you can about further education. Possible search items are “university” + “application”. b) With a partner, talk about your plans for the future. c) In your conversation, explain: • what you would like to do • why you would like to do it • which challenges you expect 3 4 119 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv