When you are all set for admission to a New Zealand university, a personal statement is where most students get stuck.

I had the same issue when writing my personal statement, as I was unable to figure out how to include my achievements without making it look like I was bragging.

If you are an NZ student and want to be prepared for the challenges so that you can write your personal statement without any hassle, I have included some challenges I faced when writing my personal statement, and you can also learn how I overcame them.

I Had No Idea What Information Was Worthy to Include

As I believed that I had to include a story, I started to compare myself with other students who had won competitions and achieved something great. Later, my previous teacher told me that I had to discuss how my personal experiences and achievements shaped me for the subject I chose.

By reading multiple guides, I learned this simple way to decide which information was worthy enough to include in my statement.

• I listed all my achievements in my school, what I had done in the community, and at my workplace on a separate paper.
• Among those experiences, I decided to include the ones that best showcase my personal growth, determination, and responsibility.
• By highlighting what I learned from those experiences, I was confident that I had included meaningful information rather than comparing myself with other students.

I Didn’t Know How to Avoid Trying to Sound Impressive

If you are planning to use as many adjectives and complex terminology to make your personal statement sound better than others, let me tell you that you are not on the right track.

When I wrote the first draft and read it, I was overwhelmed by the number of times I had used adjectives, thinking that I could easily impress the admissions committee. To ensure I was not listing my achievements,

• I used examples of how I showcased any quality of mine in practical settings. For instance, I mentioned how I managed my school’s coursework alongside exam preparation and other commitments rather than simply saying that I am hardworking.
• It helped me strengthen my claims.

Ensuring My Statement Doesn’t Sound Like a CV Was the Hardest Phase

When you have sat down to write your draft, do you also fear that you will end up making it a description of your CV?

I had many experiences in my mind, but I was quite skeptical about including them, as I had the same concern. When I finished writing my first draft, I knew I had messed up because it had only unnecessary details.

Later, I figured out that I had to include only those that actually support my application.

To ensure I did not include every skill and make it a resume,

• I researched the course I selected to find the specific relevant skills and certain interests related to it.
• With this strategic approach, I was able to connect my skills to academic goals.
• Before including any achievement or experience, I first answer the question myself, ‘How is this experience relevant to my future studies and career goals?’

I Wasn’t Aware of the Right Way to Edit My Personal Statement

For me, writing my personal statement was not as hard as proofreading it. That’s because I felt something was not right even though I had fixed all the grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors in my content.

When I connected with a professional personal statement editing service in New Zealand, they helped me understand that editing and proofreading require more than just fixing grammatical mistakes.

With professional assistance, 

• I was able to adapt and improve the academic tone in my personal statement.
• They helped me identify the redundant, awkward phrases that made no sense and were actually making my content more complicated.
• By using the right editing strategies, I improved the clarity in my statement.

Wrap Up

Looking back, deciding what to include, how to avoid sounding too impressive, and how to ensure it doesn’t sound like a CV were among the challenges I faced in my personal statement.

As I did, you should be prepared to overcome these challenges, whether you are writing a personal statement for a New Zealand university. 

I hope these strategies can also help you write a winning personal statement.

Good luck with writing a personal statement that increases your chances of getting admitted to your favourite institute!

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