Oxford from the Inside #135: Personal Statements for Music

In this episode, Nikita (she/her) interviews Hannah (she/her) about writing a personal statement for an application to study Music. Hannah adds: "Don’t name or venue-drop more than once or twice! Likewise, don't just list skills/experiences. Whenever you do this, think about how the experiences you have had have changed, challenged, or affirmed your perspective on music. You can then back up your point with some reading!" Timestamps: 0:00 - Introductions 1:06 - The writing process 5:40 - One way to split up and structure a personal statement 9:45 - The placement of extracurriculars in a music personal statement, especially for Oxbridge 12:43 - Hannah's supercurricular recommendations: Music: A Very Short Introduction (Nicholas Cook) Guardian Music BBC Music Magazine and online articles The Oxford Research Centre for the Humanities (TORCH) YouTube Channel Adam Neely BBC Radio 3 16:24 - Being asked about your personal statement at interview 18:50 - Wrapping up