Are the statements below true or false?

• A personal statement is a written description of one's achievements and interests - included as part of an application for a job or a place at university/college.

  True False

• It is important that your personal statement helps you to blend in the crowd and not stand out too much.

  True False

• When writing your personal statement, you should highlight strengths, focus on your enthusiasm for the course or job and talk positively about yourself.

  True False

• The best statements can be found on the web and then copied and amended to suit me, no-one will ever know.

  True False

• Talking about winning sports day at primary school should be included, as it shows I am a born winner.

  True False