Don't be irrelevant
As is this sentence. It’s annoying when you have to read something that is irrelevant and saying things that are irrelevant is simply that. Irrelevant.
Focus on what’s appropriate to your application. Don’t repeat things. Don’t waffle. Don’t repeat things.
Show them – don’t tell them – about how enthusiastic you are about your chosen subject (even if you’re not). In other words, say what you’ve done in your spare time that relates to it.
For instance, if you want to do zoology, don’t say you’re passionate about animals (apart from anything else, they may get the wrong idea). Instead, say that you’ve had 93 pets since you were three (and very few of them died owing to your neglect).
If necessary, point out the relevance of your spare time activities to your application.
Explain how doing your course would relate to future ambitions. (eg. “I hate Bill Oddie and think I’d do a better job, but need a zoology degree before it’s worth assassinating him.”
Don’t repeat anything that’s already on the form elsewhere, such as what qualifications you’ve got or what exams you’re taking.
Last updated on: 21 November 2008