Hi everyone,
I applied for 3 uni's this year and was not offered a place by any of them. I aim to reapply next year or do a degree in adult nursing first. I think my personal statement let me down, it doesnt sound anything like everyone elses. Am I at a disadvantage of being young and just finishing my A levels? Most people seem to have their own children so more life experience. Here it is; i welcome and appreciate any comments for improvement;

Personal Statement
The miracles of the human body in particular the conception, development and birth of a human life has stimulated me to pursue a career in midwifery. I feel that I have the personal qualities important for midwifery. I am a highly conscientious, motivated individual who takes pride in all the work I do. Explicit communication skills characterises me as a person making me a reliable and trustworthy person to talk to. I am sensitive towards peoples needs and emotional state and have also helped many close and distant friends in the past with my natural counselling skills. I am confident that my experience, skills and natural ability equips me well for a midwifery degree. A degree in midwifery will provide me with the perfect opportunity to expand on and learn new skills enabling me to begin a rewarding and challenging career as a midwife.

The human body and health has always interested me. I am currently studying double Health and Social Care and Biology at A2. I am thoroughly enjoying every aspect of Biology and find it an exciting, fascinating and challenging subject. This together with studying Health and Social Care, I feel I have a good understanding of the physical, psychological and emotional stages of pregnancy and birth. At AS level I studied Sociology and am currently studying AS French which has given me an insight into the cultural and social perceptions of people.

Whilst being in sixth form I have become actively involved in many aspects of the extra curricular life of the school. I took the role of a curriculum assistant, which involved supporting younger students in modern foreign languages. This was a gratifying task which gave me the opportunity to share knowledge and boost my confidence. I feel I am a positive role model around college and have always helped at college open evenings and events.

Outside of education I have a part time job at Mothercare, this is advantageous as I have an depth knowledge of the products available for new mothers, young children and families. My main responsibility is demonstrating pushchairs and fitting car seats, this requires exploring customers’ needs therefore good communication skills are paramount. People and communication skills, effective time management and organisation are all part of the rich set of skills that my employment has provided me with.

In my spare time I enjoy and regularly care for young family members. This hands-on experience has taught me so much about the expertise required for a young baby’s care in order for them to succeed in developing physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. Additionally I regularly go swimming and enjoy socialising with old and new friends.

Midwifery offers great variety, giving me crucial opportunities to learn, develop and share skills, making the experience so fulfilling. I want to share my ’gift’ by helping others and making a difference in the community and I know that I would be an invaluable member of the midwifery profession.

Becky xx