Reading my Personal Statement for Cambridge Psychology (5 offers)

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  • @FrancisMadden
    @FrancisMadden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I wrote this six (6) years ago plz forgive me for the Hemingway Editor Level 14 prose
    Take it as a positive, you don't need to be the reincarnation of Shakespeare to get offers

  • @joesoy9185
    @joesoy9185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I think your channel is particularly useful for those about to apply to a university, particularly Oxbridge, having attended a state school. Whereas public schools may have role plays and feedback for interviews, most state schools don´t prepare their sixth formers well enough.

    • @FrancisMadden
      @FrancisMadden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you! Yes I think there is such a difference between schools, social media is the great equaliser😎

  • @lxsa.
    @lxsa. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    although this advice prolly came a year late for me (already rejected from cambridge for PBS, firmed my offer at kcl instead), i still found it helpful and informative :) realising all the things i did wrong in my personal statement now... i remember i had a paragraph about psychologys place in the world as an intro too but my tutor struck it all out saying it was a no go to tell the admissions tutors about their own subject :'))

    • @FrancisMadden
      @FrancisMadden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sorry it was late for you Lisa! Congrats on gettin an offer from king's though:)) And that's so interesting your tutor struck that bit out? I can see where they were coming from but also.. ofc you're telling them about their own subject, you're applying to their courses🥴 I think it's about what in the subject specifically strikes you

    • @yabzii
      @yabzii ปีที่แล้ว

      congrats on the kings offer!! do you have any advice or tips for beginning a psychology personal statement?

  • @shanayasharma7147
    @shanayasharma7147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Currently writing my personal statement and this video was so helpful. Thank you!

  • @666dazai
    @666dazai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for this video, Francis. I have graduated as ranked #1 from my psychology undergraduate and now I'll be applying to top unis in the UK, USA and The Netherlands. I'd appreciate it if you can give some tips for applying to masters' programmes as well!

  • @wademoores1201
    @wademoores1201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I graduated seven years ago and still found this video interesting

  • @StudyWithMe001
    @StudyWithMe001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work, congrats on your offers Francis! Good luck to all my fellow students out there!!

  • @bikymin
    @bikymin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tnx for the video!!! Best, and most useful channel about Cambridge 💗💗💗

  • @xintingyang899
    @xintingyang899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Already rejected from Cambridge too ;( but got in UCL and St.Andrews!!!!!! This video is really helpful and I think I can share it for people who will apply next year! ( BTW I am so struggling choosing uni lol, I love the atmosphere in St.Andrews as well as the opportunities in UCL :( Any suggestion?!?! Thx very much!!!

    • @xintingyang899
      @xintingyang899 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In terms of psychology!!!

    • @FrancisMadden
      @FrancisMadden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Congrats on getting UCL and st Andrews! Back in the day I chose st Andrews as my insurance over UCL butttt now I'm at UCL it isn't so bad😌 I think you'll be happy wherever you end up

    • @xintingyang899
      @xintingyang899 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FrancisMadden Thank you! I chose St. Andrews eventually!!!

    • @dreaazz77
      @dreaazz77 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi!! Can I ask what offer did St Andrews give you? Is it their standard offer of AAB? Thanks!

    • @xintingyang899
      @xintingyang899 ปีที่แล้ว

      heyy I applied with my AP grades, which was 5555444. I did not do A-level in high school! @@dreaazz77

  • @apothnesko7
    @apothnesko7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is so useful! Thank you:))

  • @traveller2810
    @traveller2810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I honestly admire you for putting so much effort in all these videos. I am studying my last year in the high school and going to finish it at 17 (I am not from the Western countries). I am very interested in studying in the UK and being an international student there. I have 2 years left before the actual application time, since I’ll need to end my high school and study for a one year foundation programme, but I began putting the first bricks of the building so called, as a “uni preps”. Sounds weird ik xD. Sooo I just wanted to thank you for the precious information provided. Hopefully I’ll get in touch with you when I’ll complete my personal statement. Cheers!

    • @FrancisMadden
      @FrancisMadden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Good luck😌

  • @hollyli9651
    @hollyli9651 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hiii ! I find your video veryy helpful! Just a quick question, for applying through UCAS personal statement section, i saw that there is a word limit and line limit, but i also realised that spaces between paragraphs would also count as a line. Do you recommend deleting the lines between paragraphs (the entire essay looks like 1 paragraph) to save more lines for the writing, or delete some of current writings to keep the spaces between paragraphs. Thanks!

  • @chq2252
    @chq2252 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😭 how do all applicants write so eloquently. My sentences are always like : I am intrigued by, I would like to know more about, I found this interesting... 🤧 Any tips on how to write so intelligently and more sophisticated like you?

  • @Happypenguin12345
    @Happypenguin12345 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do one for the Dclinpsy application? Pretty please

  • @saidafzalkhon
    @saidafzalkhon ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think it's ok to mention the film you're inspired and do you recommend?

  • @lilyw7884
    @lilyw7884 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have any advice about writing a personal statement for your masters?

  • @reporterin-ha942
    @reporterin-ha942 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe I got a better score on the Hemingway APP than a Cambridge Grad. Also think it's a bit rubbish as it's wanting me to cut out important information.

    • @FrancisMadden
      @FrancisMadden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I walked so you could run

    • @FrancisMadden
      @FrancisMadden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it's definitely not to be taken as gospel! But can be a useful guide for certain sentences

  • @PhoebeJones
    @PhoebeJones 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have done a video on my psych personal statement too!:) great vid

  • @khaulam100
    @khaulam100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Do you think I can send you my personal statement for review for my PhD scholarship app?

  • @khanjahanalichowdhurysiyam9471
    @khanjahanalichowdhurysiyam9471 ปีที่แล้ว

    ## How can I keep in touch with you? Would It be possible to get from you a bit time to make an interview?????? ##

  • @slysamwell
    @slysamwell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well video 👏

  • @zxxz2882
    @zxxz2882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Francis Madden cuh

  • @haneensalih29
    @haneensalih29 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you apply this structure if you're applying for postgraduate school?

    • @FrancisMadden
      @FrancisMadden  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Perhaps! But I think for my master's I talked less of the flamboyant stuff about the place of psychology in the world/my extra curricular activities

  • @chiara5493
    @chiara5493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this guy reminds me of otis milburn

  • @grande_schuylor6095
    @grande_schuylor6095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let's get married.

  • @khanjahanalichowdhurysiyam9471
    @khanjahanalichowdhurysiyam9471 ปีที่แล้ว

    ## Hey inner, Good time from Bangladesh. I call me Siyam. I've been looking for some Universities however i don't know from where to commence my journey. currently i have complied my college level. Now, I can go for bachelor degree. Basically, My academic background is not English medium or It is in my native language. How can i keep in touch with you by any-chance? Do you have any courses for Undergraduate students ? Please, give me a chance to grow.

  • @blackberrybubblegum6884
    @blackberrybubblegum6884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really badly want to subscribe to your Channel, but..but your a man city fan! 😖It'll be hypocrisy if I subscribe..

    • @FrancisMadden
      @FrancisMadden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahaha what team do you support

    • @blackberrybubblegum6884
      @blackberrybubblegum6884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FrancisMadden Liverpool 😂😭 we'll take revenge next season!

    • @FrancisMadden
      @FrancisMadden  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@blackberrybubblegum6884 no way hahahah hope you're doing okay rn🙏