How to write a winning Chevening essay?

Dinita A. Putri
27 September 2020
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 • be honest and authentic;
• show, don’t tell;
• be consistent;
General rule • be confident;
• be humble;
• …but don’t undervalue yourself!
 • Present:
• What are your interests?
• Do you like what you are doing now,
professionally?
• Can a Master help you improve and achieve bigger
goals in your career and life generally?
• What do you think are your strengths and
weaknesses?
• Future:
Prepare your • How would you want to shape your career?
• How can this Master help you in achieving the
ammunitions goals?
• Can you think about your potential contribution to
your field of work in the future?
• Past:
• Think about the milestones that you’ve achieved,
and how these has affected your growth (personal
and professional)
• During the course of your career, what are the
biggest lessons learned that you’ve experienced?
 1. What do you want to learn? What skills
do you want to improve?
2. Check the major’s requirements
3. Check the subjects – does it match with
Choosing the your answers to Question no. 1?
right major 4. Can you imagine using these
knowledge/skills for your career in the
future?
5. Do you like the city? ☺
 START WRITING,
STOP PROCRASTINATING ☺
 Thank you,
and good luck!