Can I ask for help when writing my personal statement?

Yes, we expect you to. We understand this may be the first time you have had to write about yourself in this way. In fact, it is a good idea to ask for suggestions from parents, teachers and friends and look at sample statements in books or on dedicated sites on the internet. But the important word here is 'personal'. This is you writing about yourself - remember that you are the world expert on yourself. So, after discussing and reading and taking notes, just sit down with your blank screen or sheet of paper and write about yourself. Only you know what you really like, think about and aspire to. Writing your personal statement this way should guarantee that your work will be categorised as your own writing and that a similarity report is not generated.

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