What personal statement will get you an interview? (Cambridge admissions officer explains)
Many prospective applicants ask me what makes a good personal statement in their university application. Speaking as one of the officers who get to select the best applicants from the pile, in my opinion they are overthinking it. Here is some honest advice that I hope will be helpful.
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