Welcome 👋
"Welcome 👋" Section Revision
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Understand that the Introduction section of your University Statement is a crucial part of your paper and sets the tone for what's to come.
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It's your first (often the only) chance to make an immediate impression on the admissions officers.
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The Purpose of Welcome Section is to capture the attention of the reader. You need to convince them that your application is worth reading.
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The Welcome Section should be personalised and specific. Avoid using clichés or making generic statements.
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Effective methods to start your Introduction are through an anecdote, a fascinating fact, or a thought-provoking statement. Ensure these are related to your desired course or your passion for it.
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This section should be able to stand alone and be meaningful even without the rest of the Statement.
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Ensure that the Welcome Section is engaging, intriguing, and introduces 'you' to the reader. This is a chance for them to begin understanding your character and your motivations.
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Avoid using the phrase 'From a young age…'. This is a very commonly used phrase and can make your statement feel generic.
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Work on crafting a clear and concise introductory sentence. This stands as the 'hook' and should be captivating to draw the reader into your personal statement.
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It's worth spending a significant amount of time to get it right. The Welcome section could be the determining factor between your application being shortlisted or not.
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Proofread this section multiple times, and ask others to check for errors. Your introduction should be flawless in terms of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
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Finally, make sure this section stays within the word limit set by UCAS.