Personal Statement
Workshop
Our free online workshop to help you ace your personal statements, with tips and tricks!
DATE & TIME
Saturday 26th August 2023
11:00 - 13:30
Saturday 26th August 2023
11:00 - 13:30
Workshop Overview
From dissecting each section to expert writing tips, we'll guide you through the process with real-life example personal statements!
1. INTRODUCTIONS
Get ready to meet the team behind Ways2Med, a group of passionate medical students dedicated to creating a more accessible and inclusive medical school pathway for all!
2. UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL STATEMENTS
Confused about the purpose of a personal statement, or how to specifically tailor one for medicine?
Don’t worry we’re here to simplify the process and provide insight into what universities seek, so you can be successful in securing those sought-after competitive interview slots!
Don’t worry we’re here to simplify the process and provide insight into what universities seek, so you can be successful in securing those sought-after competitive interview slots!
3. CRAFTING AN ENGAGING INTRODUCTION
We’ll guide you through every aspect of creating the perfect introduction, empowering you to leave a lasting impression on those admission tutors right from the start!
4. Navigating the heart of the statement: the middle section
Arguably the most critical segment, students often struggle when it comes to composing the middle section.
Drawing from real-life successful personal statement examples, we’ll lead you through the process of creating an exceptionally impressive middle section within the confines of those limited characters.
Drawing from real-life successful personal statement examples, we’ll lead you through the process of creating an exceptionally impressive middle section within the confines of those limited characters.
5. Breakout Rooms
Understanding the importance of working as a group, we’ll divide into groups using breakout rooms, working closely with you to compose an ideal paragraph, perfect for that crucial middle section!
6. Mastering the Conclusion
Feeling unsure about how to conclude your personal statement?
No need to worry- we’ll provide you with all the tips and tricks necessary to make a lasting impression on your personal statement readers!
No need to worry- we’ll provide you with all the tips and tricks necessary to make a lasting impression on your personal statement readers!
7. Analysing Example Personal Statements
At Ways2Med, we recognise the importance of reviewing successful personal statements.
We’ll comprehensively analyse each section using real-life examples, providing you with a cutting edge over other applicants!
We’ll comprehensively analyse each section using real-life examples, providing you with a cutting edge over other applicants!
8. Q&A
An opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have!
SERVICES
Personal Statements
Feeling unsure about writing a personal statement? Concerned about that character limit? Don’t worry, we have various packages to suit everyone, helping you to make a strong impression on admission tutors right from the start!