Do's and don'ts

Do ensure you include relevant information
Do organise your statement, so that it is structured and coherent
Do check your spelling, punctuation and grammar before submitting your statement, particularly if English is not your first language
Do link your current and future studies
Do write an original personal statement - the Admissions Tutors want an insight into the person who has written the statement
If you are a mature student, include information on your current/previous employment experiences
Do use as much of the space available. Applicants are allowed to use a maximum of 4,000 characters or 47 lines in their personal statement, and we would expect you to fully utilise this space to show your interest in the course you have applied to

Don't start every sentence with " I "
Don't ramble or fill the space with irrelevant information
Don't write in text language or jargon - write full and complete sentences
Don't rely on quotations - the Admissions Tutor is interested in what you think, if you want to use quotes keep them short and relevant
Don't talk about how you prefer one university over another - remember your personal statement is seen by each of the institutions you apply to, and you are likely to put yourself at a disadvantage with other universities if you only mention LSE
Don't lie - you may be asked to provide evidence of your stated achievements, or if you are interviewed at another institution they may ask you detailed questions about things you've mentioned in your personal statement

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