Tutors will guide students in identifying common pitfalls in personal statements, such as relying on overused texts and topics. Instead, tutors will help students explore more impressive Veterinary Medical Knowledge through discussion that can be included in the statement which will differentiate you from other applicants.

Skills Covered

Advanced Knowledge

Develop Critical Thinking Skills

Plan, Structure and Edit

Our expert tutors will guide students in crafting a unique and compelling structure for your personal statement with essential elements such as veterinary ethics, the structure and responsibilities of veterinary practices, and approaches to animal care, ensuring students' ideas flow seamlessly and the writing demonstrates high-level critical thinking and analytical ability. Tutors will work closely with students to refine every sentence, maximising its impact to showcase students' passion for veterinary medicine, and conduct a rigorous proofread to eliminate any errors.

When should I take the programme?

Students are recommended to join our programmes at least 6 months in advance.

How many hours?

6 hours

Course Outline

Lesson 1

Mindmapping

The first class will focus on guiding students to think so that they can begin to organize the content of their personal statements. Through this method, students can put the core topic at the center and expand on the related concepts, ideas and details to help them understand and plan the content of their personal statement more clearly. The course will cover techniques for creating effective mind maps, including how to select keywords, categorize information, and expand ideas to improve the organization and creativity of your writing. This technique can not only help students clarify their thoughts, but also inspire more unique content and lay a solid foundation for subsequent writing.

Lesson 2-3

Content

In lessons 2-3, students will learn how to plan and develop the content of a personal statement, ensuring that the essay has a clear core theme and rich details. Students will be guided through the process of identifying experiences and skills that demonstrate their personal characteristics and using vivid stories and concrete examples to enhance their persuasiveness. In addition, students will learn to incorporate professional knowledge, avoid empty or repetitive content, and master transition techniques between paragraphs to make the entire article flow smoothly. These content planning techniques will help students create personal statements with depth and highlights, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of their applications.

Lesson 4-6

Drafting and Redrafting

The fourth to sixth classes mainly focus on helping students gradually improve their personal statements. Students will start by writing a first draft, learning how to fully present the previously planned content, and then conduct self-evaluation and reflection to find out the highlights and shortcomings of the content. Students are also encouraged to seek feedback from peers or tutors, make multiple revisions, and focus on polishing the language and improving the details to enhance the professionalism and appeal of the article. Finally, students will go through multiple revisions and carefully polish the final version of their personal statement to ensure that the content of the article is complete, fluent and persuasive, adding a competitive advantage to their application.

Other Related Courses

Work Shadowing

Shadowing a veterinarian is crucial for vet school applications, as most universities require both clinical and non-clinical experience.

Interview Preparation

The interview training course is designed to help students improve their interview skills, from preparation strategies to actual practice, to build confidence and a professional image.

Mindset and Knowledge Building

This course goes beyond standard school curricula, enabling students to build specialised knowledge crucial for competitive Veterinary Medicine applications.

CASPer Training

Our tutors review past papers and work through exam techniques with students hand-in-hand. You will be able to learn how to effectively demonstrate your medical knowledge and apply key concepts to exam-style questions

Individual lessons or Forming a group

Contact us to book a lesson! Students of similar ability are welcome to join us as a group and enjoy a moderate price!

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Michelle C.
Desire Subject Medicine
Programme University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Preparation Course
Hours Attended 15

Michelle has excelled in academics since she was young and has been determined to apply to medical school since her third year of junior high school. She attends a local traditional girls' school that offers British A-Level courses. To lay a solid foundation for her dream of studying medicine, Michelle chose challenging subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. In the summer vacation after completing the IGCSE exam, Michelle interned in a cardiologist's clinic for five days through our arrangement. During her internship, she deeply realized the busy schedule of doctors and their sense of mission for the recovery of patients, which made her more determined to become a doctor.

Academically, Michelle took a UCAT preparation course during her first Christmas in the A-Level course, and learned various exam techniques under the guidance of the tutor, mastering how to quickly understand questions. She eventually scored an excellent 2830 in the UCAT exam and obtained a level 1 in the situational judgement test, which led to an interview invitation from the University of Nottingham Medical School. During the Easter period, she attended a personal statement guidance course. With the advice of her tutor, Michelle chose appropriate extracurricular activities and revised the content of her personal statement to make it more clearly express her passion and motivation for medicine. In addition, Michelle also took the BMAT exam (note that the BMAT has now been cancelled) and obtained a good score of 12.7, which exceeded the qualifying score and increased her chances of entering medical school.

To ensure that Michelle can fully express herself in the interview, we recommend arranging three targeted mock interviews to ensure that the areas that need improvement can be accurately improved. Finally, Michelle received an interview invitation from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong through the Non-JUPAS application. Her efforts finally paid off and she successfully received admission notices from the University of Nottingham and the University of Hong Kong.

After sharing Michelle's case, for students who aspire to enter the medical school, starting preparation one to two years in advance can indeed significantly increase the chances of success. Michelle's story not only inspires other students, but also proves that with planning and hard work, pursuing your dreams is achievable.

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David L.
Desire Subject Medicine
Programme University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Preparation Course
Hours Attended 20

David attends a top secondary school in the UK and has excellent academic performance, with all 9s in GCSE and all A* predicted A-level grades. His dream has always been to become a doctor, and he has worked hard to achieve this goal. However, David unfortunately encountered a setback in the interview for a British medical school in January. The failure of the interview for his first application to a medical school made him depressed and anxious, and he began to doubt his abilities and future. At this time, his father contacted us at Ascent Prep for advice and suggestions.

We first comforted David and encouraged him not to give up his dream. Although he missed the chance to apply for medical school at a British university, the start date of medical school in Australia is half a year later than that in the UK, so he still has a chance to enroll. We suggested that he consider switching to medical school in Australia. In order to help David overcome the difficulties in the interview, we analyzed the reasons for his failure and found that although he was knowledgeable, he was flustered in the interview, especially lacking logic in judgment and problem-solving questions. We developed a personalized coaching program for him, including mock interview training and various coping skills, such as the STAR rule, responding to open-ended questions, and demonstrating passion for medicine and personal traits.

Through these intensive trainings, David's interview skills and confidence have been significantly improved. He also used the summer vacation when he returned to Hong Kong to retake the ISAT and UCAT exams and continued to practice under our guidance. At the same time, he continued to work as a research assistant at HKU, enhancing his medical experience and understanding of medical biology. Eventually, David successfully obtained admission notices from three Australian medical schools, including the University of New South Wales (UNSW). This proves that as long as you persevere, you can overcome challenges. His experience inspires other students pursuing their medical dreams, demonstrating to them the importance of persistence and hard work.

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Brian C.
Desire Subject Medicine
Programme Interview Training
Hours Attended 20

Brian is a student with a passion for medicine and his goal is to attend one of the top medical schools in the world. In order to realize this dream, he not only worked hard in his studies and achieved excellent results, but also actively participated in various extracurricular activities to comprehensively improve his abilities. Brian observed in the hospital’s cardiology department for a week and participated in the BSMS Virtual Work Experience, which allowed him to gain an in-depth understanding of the medical field through technological simulation. He not only learned the skills and qualities required to be a competent doctor, but also experienced the close relationship between doctors and patients.

After learning about Brian's goals, we encouraged him to set his sights on the University of Cambridge Medical School, whose outstanding reputation in medical research and teaching quality are impeccable. We also advised him to apply to other G5 medical schools such as Imperial, UCL and KCL. In order to improve his BMAT score and interview skills, we arranged a 15-hour BMAT preparation course ((Note that BMAT has been cancelled), which provided systematic training by experienced tutors, including problem-solving skills, test-taking strategies and time management. We also conducted several mock interviews for him, specifically targeting the interview style of Cambridge University, and designed relevant questions to help him prepare and better deal with academic and ethical issues.

Brian submitted his UCAS application in mid-October, took the BMAT in November, and received an interview invitation from Cambridge University in December. He was successfully accepted by Cambridge in January and also successfully obtained interview invitations from ICL and UCL. In order to reduce his financial burden, we encouraged him to apply for the Hong Kong Excellence Scholarship Scheme, which offers a scholarship of up to HK$300,000 and can support outstanding students to study in well-known overseas universities. In the end, Brian not only achieved high scores in the BMAT exam, but also was admitted to Cambridge University Medical School and KCL. He finally chose to go to Dowling College, Cambridge, England to pursue higher academic goals and realize his dream.

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