Hello my lords and welcome back to my channel. I’m Priscilla, and in this video, we’re going to be talking all about ChatGPT and how to use it safely in writing your personal statement.
ChatGPT is basically an AI tool that was launched in November 2022 and has been used by over a billion people. It’s used by people in academia and those working in their day-to-day lives as a digital personal assistant.
The question arises: Does ChatGPT have a place when it comes to writing a personal statement? The answer is yes and no. It depends largely on how you use it.
Using AI in your personal statement can be considered plagiarism if you simply copy and paste the answers provided by ChatGPT into your statement. When you apply to UCAS, you have to declare that everything you’ve submitted, including your personal statement, has been done by you. If your personal statement is flagged by the plagiarism detection system, it can potentially affect your chances of getting into university.
To safely use ChatGPT in writing your personal statement, there are a few ways you can approach it:
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Use ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas: Enter a prompt into ChatGPT asking it to give you relevant topics for your personal statement. Use these topics as a starting point to reflect on your own experiences and skills.
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Use ChatGPT to structure your personal statement: Ask ChatGPT to help you structure your statement by providing prompts on how to demonstrate certain qualities or skills. However, make sure to reflect your own opinions and experiences in your writing.
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Use ChatGPT to check grammar and readability: After writing a draft, you can use ChatGPT to check the readability of your statement and suggest improvements in sentence structure and punctuation.
It’s important to remember that while ChatGPT can provide suggestions and ideas, it cannot reflect your personal opinions, thoughts, ambitions, and motivations effectively. Admissions tutors are looking for a personal touch in your statement, so make sure to incorporate your own experiences and demonstrate your passion for the subject.
In conclusion, ChatGPT can be a helpful tool in writing your personal statement, but it should be used strategically and in conjunction with your own ideas and experiences. Avoid simply copying and pasting answers and make sure to add your personal touch to your statement. Good luck with your application!
