How To Write A University Personal Statement in 10 MINUTES | Pen & Paper Needed

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  • @DrAminaYonis
    @DrAminaYonis  ปีที่แล้ว +25

    If you'd like me or someone from my team to check through your personal statement and provide detailed feedback, contact us on the link in my bio - www.thepagedoctor.com/. Good luck!

    • @ojelabisimbiat12
      @ojelabisimbiat12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is it free?

    • @juniorsiziba2488
      @juniorsiziba2488 ปีที่แล้ว

      definitely dropping my personal statement soon. Thank you.

    • @DrAminaYonis
      @DrAminaYonis  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ojelabisimbiat12 take a look on the website for all the details :)

    • @DrAminaYonis
      @DrAminaYonis  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@juniorsiziba2488 amazing - hope to see you soon

    • @chrismatics1302
      @chrismatics1302 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good morning Dr. Amina Yonis am Justice currently applying for my MSc in the UK and your videos have really been of great help to me.
      I was able to prepare my personal statement for my degree but I will like it to be reviewed by you in which I followed the link to ensure my wish comes to pass but the required fee which is a good idea I'm not able to afford it at all so I'm here to request your help if there's a way you could still assist me with doing the review I will really be grateful to you if you accept my request.
      Thank you ma

  • @ofustutorials7339
    @ofustutorials7339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +675

    I was genuinely considering dropping out and taking a gap year because I just couldn't put together a personal statement and felt like I didn't have enough experience. This how to was so clear and really helped me quantify what exactly I needed to put in and I am very thankful to you for allowing me to apply to uni this year, liked n subbed :)

    • @harrisstewart2023
      @harrisstewart2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Did you get in??! :)

    • @user-bo1wx3qw2r
      @user-bo1wx3qw2r 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ofus Tutorials how did it go??

    • @alisherzak
      @alisherzak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same, I couldn’t start for 2 months and even had depression until I found this video

    • @SK-zf6fe
      @SK-zf6fe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alisherzak it’s only a personal statement holy fuck

    • @UkMrRed
      @UkMrRed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@SK-zf6fe yeah but it might make or break as to whether you get into uni

  • @hafsanur25
    @hafsanur25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    what she said we wld get: a draft
    what i got: a draft
    SHE DELIVERED!!!!!!
    I was really struggling here thank you so much xx

  • @odilejordan
    @odilejordan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    The way this video condensed a week worth of researching on what to put in a personal statement, how to structure it, PLUS prompts and alternatives to get you started??? Impeccable.

  • @S1mPLiimAR1a
    @S1mPLiimAR1a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    I have been putting off writing this paper for a week and you gave me a rough draft in literally 10 minutes. You are a lifesaver. Thank you so much!

    • @RykerPlay
      @RykerPlay ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you get the placement from this personal statement?

  • @user-qg4bm4oq3o
    @user-qg4bm4oq3o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Who else liked before watching ❤️

  • @arshina5319
    @arshina5319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    You literally saved me, thank you. i was so lost before this video.

  • @miab828
    @miab828 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I've watched so many personal statement videos and this is the only one where at the end of watching it, I actually had a clear and straightforward outline of what I should include in my personal statement. this was super helpful thank you so much!

    • @DrAminaYonis
      @DrAminaYonis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you! Glad it helped :)

  • @user-ly4wt9xp4i
    @user-ly4wt9xp4i ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Came back to your video just to say I watched this video and followed the steps and I got accepted to the unis I applied to! Thank you so much!! I wrote my PS last minute and my teachers weren’t of much help. This video was perfect and all your advice was amazing.
    For people applying I’d say follow her tips and also make sure you get people to check your statement. Start writing it early one. The earlier you write it the less you’d stress about it and rush it. Also, start preparing for interviews now and do extensive research on the subject you want to study. Good luck everyone!!

  • @apoorvalakshman6354
    @apoorvalakshman6354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I was feeling difficult starting the personal statement. This 10 min video has made me really finish jotting down points and it looks like half the job is done. thanks a ton for this video:)

    • @DrAminaYonis
      @DrAminaYonis  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm so glad! You've got this!

  • @enochsarpongarthur4316
    @enochsarpongarthur4316 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You made it simple for us. Writing personal statements has been a headache. Always think what I drafted isn’t worth it. I’m killing it this time. Thank you so much for your time and everything.

  • @sobiak92
    @sobiak92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I had a personal statement to write and had no clue where to start - up pops this video and I now both have a draft and clarity on what to write - THANK YOU SO MUCH!! xx

  • @loraebere1127
    @loraebere1127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Thank you so much! I didn’t think I could write a personal statement seeing that I have been out of school for a few year’s and also given the pandemic. While watching your video and actively jotting down ideas I realized that I could actually write a really great personal statement! Thank you again! 😃

  • @sophierowe8951
    @sophierowe8951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you, this was the most helpful video for personal statements ever because you talked about what the break down is and what to put into the personal statement in broader terms and this allows viewers to tailor their own voice into their personal statement.

  • @NinD46
    @NinD46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you!! This, by far, has been the most pragmatic approach I’ve seen yet. Bravo!!

  • @aph2772
    @aph2772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your whole channel is such a big help honestly.

  • @sharmeenusman1876
    @sharmeenusman1876 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so helpful! I already had an outline planned out but I hated it and felt that I didn't have enough experience to write about. Your video helped me come up with a theme that is genuine to my interests and see connections between my experiences that I previously hadn't. I finally feel motivated to start writing!

  • @tommywithacamera
    @tommywithacamera ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I used your videos on personal statements and I got offered a place on a masters course🤩 thank you so much!

  • @ayaouda9909
    @ayaouda9909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i've been putting off my personal statement ! so glad your video popped up 🤍

  • @kynishaw9219
    @kynishaw9219 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching this nearly 2 years later this video was posted and this has certainly been thought provoking and helped me to begin drafting my personal statement. Thank you very much. Video was brief but comprehensive.

  • @harrypotterlover3962
    @harrypotterlover3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so clear and helpful!!! It helped me break down exactly what I should and shouldn't put in my personal statement!! Before I was struggling to get enough content and explain it well, now I'm going to have too many specific experience and will need to cut it down. Thank you so much!!

  • @wingedhybrid16
    @wingedhybrid16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video! I wasn't sure how to get started on writing my personal statement and really needed some direction. I'm terrible at highlighting my strengths and achievements, but as I followed along with your video, I kept getting ideas and excitedly wrote them down. Now I feel like I have all the tools necessary to write an amazing personal statement. I'm so happy I found your video! Take care. :)

  • @rosetta9574
    @rosetta9574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I swear this is the best personal statement video I have come across so far ><
    God bless u x

  • @anisa-ahmed
    @anisa-ahmed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im so grateful for watching this omg I struggled so much trying to pinpoint what I wanted my personal statement to be like which resulted in so much stress. I didn't think I could do it but now I have a good draft which is better than what I expected. thank you so much amina, you're amazing!!

  • @amybaldwin8552
    @amybaldwin8552 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much! I've been so behind on my personal statement and have been really struggling with where to start, but now having all of this actually down on paper with an actual structure to it makes me feel so much more confident! 😁

  • @nellecrow4857
    @nellecrow4857 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    everyone struggling to write a personal statement should watch this video
    10/10
    thank you so much

  • @AmethystWoman
    @AmethystWoman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Off all the videos I have watched about personal statements, this is by far the best. I don't need to look anymore for assistance. You did it. Perfectly. I so appreciate you taking the time to do this for us. I can't believe this was only a 12 minute video. you gained a subscriber. now off to watch "what not to do!" thank you so much. I am well on my way now. appreciate. it. so much.

  • @stephanieredmond4508
    @stephanieredmond4508 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much, ive been struggling to write a statement for weeks now because I had no idea how to structure it but this video has helped me immensely

  • @bognespava
    @bognespava 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this video is amazing! Clear and concise, focused on getting the statement written. Thank you.

  • @jananour2082
    @jananour2082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how you added the link to work experience during lockdown. I'll be participating in a photography competition now inshallah!

  • @abdn492
    @abdn492 ปีที่แล้ว

    By far the BEST video I’ve seen on how to write a personal statements!
    Rlly perfect

  • @idrisarahman8041
    @idrisarahman8041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is exactly the video I needed this week 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

  • @mirandalintz3798
    @mirandalintz3798 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was hugely helpful, I have been putting this off for months feeling overwhelmed and unsure of myself. Thank you!

  • @markjosephmolina4314
    @markjosephmolina4314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    TRULY HELPFUL. I was having a hard time making a personal statement. I don't even know how to start one but you are totally awesome at teaching these. I immediately made a draft thanks to your video ☺️

  • @simonesingh4716
    @simonesingh4716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh my god!!! This was so helpful. I'm gonna cry.

  • @kelli7329
    @kelli7329 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the best videos on writing a personal statement Ive seen!

  • @juliapapas3955
    @juliapapas3955 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best personal statement video I've seen so far - so helpful and insightful, thank you!

  • @amiras84
    @amiras84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Helping my baby sis write her PS, you are a God send, Bless you Amina x

  • @iamlily_ann
    @iamlily_ann 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm really grateful for this video. I followed your advice and I just got accepted. Thank you so much 💓

  • @mmargie6329
    @mmargie6329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely brilliant, you're really great with breaking down information to help us understand. You're a star!!! ☺️💕💕💕

  • @gojomybiasfr
    @gojomybiasfr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I CAN believe she was able to help me!! I I know to expect quality help from this lady!! Thank you so much!! 💕✨

  • @xrachelx8642
    @xrachelx8642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh thank you Soo much! I didn't know what experience I have done and clicked the link and so much came to me!

  • @KingFnJacks
    @KingFnJacks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Even with essay questions i wasnt sure how to answer these questions properly. I truly appreciate this. I was able to fix my drafts within 15 minutes. I am truly confident in my personal statement! Thank you so muchhhh

  • @nytrosmiley999
    @nytrosmiley999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much! Got my first draft done and it’s definitely not as daunting with your help.

  • @jacobarras2102
    @jacobarras2102 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching different personal statement videos and most of them felt like they were too long and did not help me feel less overwhelmed in writing one for various REUs and internships I've been trying to apply for. This video was genuinely so helpful in helping me organize my thoughts in writing and was so clear and concise! Thank you so much this has been a great guide :))

  • @syedamarjukamaliha8250
    @syedamarjukamaliha8250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much. Honestly thank you.This video was so helpful, I did my first draft in literally 10 minutes.

  • @lExN34
    @lExN34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOD BLESS YOU! I have literally been afraid of and avoiding writing my personal statement. But now I think I can write down something that actually makes sense.

  • @adannemary7513
    @adannemary7513 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much Dr. 💜
    I have finally written a first draft after weeks of searching on what to write.

  • @brandonsaraniti771
    @brandonsaraniti771 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Dr. Yonis! My stress level went down immediately. You made this so much more obtainable and understandable 😊

  • @sanusifatiat1459
    @sanusifatiat1459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This had been really helpful... I have been putting off writing this for a long time now but after watching this video, I am more than ready. Let get down to writing. Thank you Dr Amina

  • @maameowubah9888
    @maameowubah9888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness thank you so much. This writing process has been so stressful. You’ve cleared up so much for me.

  • @Antioch111
    @Antioch111 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video left me speechless! It's very short, rich, understandable and very helpful.... God bless.

  • @mayasharma5598
    @mayasharma5598 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for this. This has truly help me outline what I must include. It seems so much more doable now!

  • @secretwasian
    @secretwasian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG thank you so much!! So helpful. Have been procrastinating my personal statement for so long out of fear and writers block and not knowing exactly what to include. The note taking throughout was especially helpful!

  • @alanagirl214
    @alanagirl214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay this video has been a lifesaver as I apply for grad school!!!!! I am an engineer switching to education, so writing is far from my strong suit, but this definitely made the entire writing process soooo much less dreadful! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU DR. AMINA!!

  • @christenmedford8766
    @christenmedford8766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cant believe that you helped me so much. You did so much more than any of my university advisors. Amazing! Thank you!

  • @izabelleanderson1485
    @izabelleanderson1485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i was late to starting my personal statement and had no idea what to even write for it. now i do. thank u so much :)

  • @okuhleqasana830
    @okuhleqasana830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most helpful personal statement video I have ever found! Thank you Dr Yonis!

  • @verontage8421
    @verontage8421 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I watched your video twice, I only listened the first time, so the second time I took your suggestion to get a pen and write down and pause the video along the way. I cannot believe it but I actually have double the word count required in a quick rough draft alone! I have been suffering over this personal statement for weeks and I finally have a full first draft. I am sooo grateful for your video and suggestions, I cannot thank you enough ❤

  • @nica7747
    @nica7747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    U literally saved my future Amina I adore u thank u so so much

  • @abbniegeorge2717
    @abbniegeorge2717 ปีที่แล้ว

    1st draft is done..... Yay!!!! 👏..... Thank you so much Dr Amina

  • @daviderhiuremu7988
    @daviderhiuremu7988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video put together on how to write a personal University statement. It indeed gave me clue of what I needed to write about. God bless you. Keep on the good work.

  • @user-rr3xz6nm9z
    @user-rr3xz6nm9z ปีที่แล้ว

    was feeling so overwhelmed, but now i have a solid idea of where to take my essay. thank you so much!

  • @PurelyNothing
    @PurelyNothing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was actually very helpful and probably the only video that actually was able to make me write up a nice structured example :)

  • @krisgenerous
    @krisgenerous หลายเดือนก่อน

    omg thank you very much! i was so lost and didn’t know what to include, but now i have some direction ❤

  • @acbalangao1999
    @acbalangao1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm applying during my gap year and this made life so much easier for me :)

  • @arashshokravi1902
    @arashshokravi1902 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best and the most practical video I've ever seen about writing a personal statement. Alhamdulillah, God bless you Dr. Yonis.

  • @robdogofficial
    @robdogofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was incredibly helpful! i’m a lot more confident with my progress now thank you !

  • @kiranfatima9051
    @kiranfatima9051 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, you just planted very clear ideas in minds, all confusions gone

  • @Fatoumata___
    @Fatoumata___ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I definitely needed this!!! Thank you so muchhhh❤

  • @terefetafesebezuneh9214
    @terefetafesebezuneh9214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I was was about to write a personal statement for a PhD scholarship and watching several videos to get ideas. I found that this 10 minute video is the most informative one. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @2999michaeljackson
    @2999michaeljackson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. This is an excellent resource and really helped me overcome my pre-writing anxiety. 💙

  • @alexabeyta3808
    @alexabeyta3808 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing I can’t believe I just wrote this thing thanks to you Simple and Straight forward

  • @killachigga414
    @killachigga414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Perfect timing. I didn't know how to start and I need to hand it in soon. I found this so beneficial. Jazakallah. Thankyou so much.

  • @siderealkir
    @siderealkir 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't tell you how useful and helpful this was, thank you so much!!

  • @malzika9806
    @malzika9806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    this is possibly one of the most useful videos i have come across. the prompts you gave worked so well and i have now got an 8000 character long first draft of my personal statement, when before this, i had no idea how to start. thank you so much! now i just have to work on refining it a lot more, which is much easier than having to start from scratch :)

  • @webtoon-amvs
    @webtoon-amvs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm applying for apprenticeship today. I'll come back to inform if I got the position or not.
    Thank you for the information, at least I got to write something on the paper!!

  • @maryamosman2677
    @maryamosman2677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Dr Amina. You saved my life.

  • @KL-tw4xj
    @KL-tw4xj ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked and subbed immediately. It is perfect. I followed instructions and I love my personal statement.

  • @emilyjacques4229
    @emilyjacques4229 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm an adult student applying to university this year and this was perfect guidance thank you! I am doing A Levels online and don't have any support for writing personal statements so thank you so much this has been immensely helpful.

  • @stephjpa78
    @stephjpa78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. That was exactly the direction I needed.

  • @adaezeadah1741
    @adaezeadah1741 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my Gosh!!
    This video is a life saver!!!
    Thank you so much for this 🥹

  • @lukethedukewatkins7441
    @lukethedukewatkins7441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Dr Yonis, I am a mature student looking for some advise as I've decided at this time in my life I would like to go to university. This video has been a HUGE help, getting me in the right frame of mind with where to start and how to write a personal statement.

  • @mnour802
    @mnour802 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is awesome. Thank you so much you gave me the push I needed to get started!

  • @nica7747
    @nica7747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cannot ever thank u enough I adore u thank u Amina

  • @katrinamarie2990
    @katrinamarie2990 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fantastic! The most helpful guide. I'm very appreciative. x

  • @Ameliarobinson357
    @Ameliarobinson357 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fantastic thank you so much I could cry I've been trying to start for so many weeks now. Thank you 😭

  • @danieldavidotobomd2500
    @danieldavidotobomd2500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    😂😂😂 Wow!! This was magic!! When the video was done, I looked at my draft, then I finally understood what they meant my "Letting the reviewers see you through your PS". I am sincerely grateful, it was worth the watch by all standards and indeed has given me a draft in 10mins!! You're amazing Dr. Aisha.. Shukran!

  • @sarahosseinlu9348
    @sarahosseinlu9348 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was the best video that i have ever seen about this issue thank you so much.

  • @tanakandagurwa6177
    @tanakandagurwa6177 ปีที่แล้ว

    Effective method in aiding one as they add flesh to the bones they have when starting out their personal statement. It simplified what felt like an insurmountable task and narrowed down to help meet character limit. Thank you very much Ma'am .

  • @fahadibrahim9435
    @fahadibrahim9435 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr. Amina, we really appreciate this video

  • @madhurakulkarni4672
    @madhurakulkarni4672 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was immensely helpful! Thank you for coaching us through writing a Personal Statement.

  • @aishamuhammad787
    @aishamuhammad787 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I did it, thank you. So impactful.

  • @beautybegum1665
    @beautybegum1665 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love watching your content you are such an inspiration.

  • @kamaya9907
    @kamaya9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my first draft is due today, you're a lifesaver!

  • @halemahghannam1909
    @halemahghannam1909 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re absolutely amazing. Thank you for putting this video together

  • @emthompson4085
    @emthompson4085 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks! My draft looks great, I feel less stressed and more prepared, and I’m more encouraged that Nursing school is achievable!

  • @michellesantos5794
    @michellesantos5794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this helped me soo much! I was so lost on where to start. Thank you!

  • @zyotizyoti4895
    @zyotizyoti4895 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Dr Amina, it's a great video, I began with zero idea and ended with a draft full of concrete idea. I know im going to write a great personal statement, all thanks to you. 😊 😊

  • @adefisayoasa4804
    @adefisayoasa4804 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! The steps provided are simple and easy to follow.