This personal statement was part of this student’s successful application in Accounting and Finance to London School of Economics, University of Warwick, University of Edinburgh, Kings College London, University of Manchester. My mother’s persistent mantra ,”Never get into stocks” has been a constant refrain since I first showed an interest in investing. She witnessed myContinue reading “Accounting and Finance Personal Statement (Zakii Kenali)”
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Mathematics and Statistics Personal Statement (Amy Ekeh)
This personal statement was part of this student’s successful application in Mathematics and Statistics to LSE, UCL, Queen Mary University of London, Birmingham University. Uncertainty governs every decision I make. My interest in mathematics and statistics stems from a desire to rationalise this uncertainty, by using numerical methods such as probability, to quantify risk. ThisContinue reading “Mathematics and Statistics Personal Statement (Amy Ekeh)”
Statistics, Economics, and Finance Personal Statement
This personal statement was part of this student’s successful application to Imperial College London (Economics, Finance and Data Science), University College London (Statistics, Economics and Finance), University of Warwick (MORSE), University of Bristol (Economics and Finance). To be a monopolist is to be a capitalist. I first noticed this concept when I saw my schoolContinue reading “Statistics, Economics, and Finance Personal Statement”
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Personal Statement
This personal statement was part of this student’s successful application to London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University College London (UCL), University of Warwick, and King’s College London. Hearing stories from my parents about the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis fascinated me – how a sudden collapse could ripple through international economies, affecting citizensContinue reading “Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Personal Statement”
Data Science Personal Statement
This personal statement was part of this student’s successful application in Data Science to UCL, LSE, University of Bristol, University of Warwick and University of Exeter. “How does Facebook read my mind?”, I find myself asking this every time I log into Facebook. Thiscuriosity led me to revealing the role of data science behind theContinue reading “Data Science Personal Statement”
Law Personal Statement (Hurin Damia)
This personal statement was part of this student’s successful application to University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham, and Cardiff University. I’ve always been fascinated by the Malaysian legal system. It is a unique and complex institution guided by common law containing heavy influences from religious and customary sources. I find this aspect of our legalContinue reading “Law Personal Statement (Hurin Damia)”
Life@University College Dublin – Medicine
Hi! I’m Ash, a medical student at UCD. Disclaimer: This guide is based on my experience, and I hope it helps you feel more prepared and excited for your journey at UCD! Application Process If you’re a Non-EU international student from ASEAN, you’ll apply through IUMC. Here’s a quick rundown: Accommodation Once you accept yourContinue reading “Life@University College Dublin – Medicine”
Essays for Applications to University of California (Xiao Rou Liew)
The essays below, which are required by the University of California (UC) application system, successfully got her admitted into UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Davis and wait-listed at UC Berkeley. Prompt #1 What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time? “The Nutcracker”,Continue reading “Essays for Applications to University of California (Xiao Rou Liew)”
Essays for University of Southern California (Xiao Rou Liew)
Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests and why you want to explore them at USC specifically. Please feel free to address your first and second-choice major selections. (250 words) At two ends of the spectrum, I am an analytical thinker and an artistic pursuer. Science challenges my thoughts. Dance tells my story.Continue reading “Essays for University of Southern California (Xiao Rou Liew)”
Mathematics and Philosophy Personal Statement (Kevin Ng Kai Jun)
This personal statement was part of this student’s successful application to the University of Oxford, King’s College London, University of Warwick, University of Bristol and University of Manchester for Mathematics and Philosophy. Reflecting on my love of Mathematics over my December holiday, I realised that I view it as a game with rules. Some ofContinue reading “Mathematics and Philosophy Personal Statement (Kevin Ng Kai Jun)”
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