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GKS Personal Statement & Study Plan 2026: Writing Guide
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Exactly what to write in your GKS Personal Statement (Form 2, 2 pages) and Study Plan (Form 3) - required sections, page limits, and a paragraph-by- paragraph framework so you d...
Last updated 28 Mar 2026
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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- 1) Download the forms and read the instructions first (don’t skip this)
- 2) Personal Statement (Form 2): what the official form asks you to include
- 3) Study Plan (Form 3): write it as three small plans, not one huge essay
Q: I’m a Singapore student applying for GKS - how do I write the Personal Statement and Study Plan without sounding like a template?
A: Start from the official forms. They’re surprisingly specific about what to include (and how long you’re allowed). Then write like a person: concrete experiences, clear goals, and a plan you can actually execute - not a speech.
TL;DR (2 minutes)
- Download the official application forms (instructions + page limits): 2026 GKS-U Application Forms (DOCX)
- Personal Statement (Form 2): a two-page, single-spaced essay with specific required items.
- Study Plan (Form 3): a three-page, single-spaced plan covering language preparation, study plan, and future plan.
- Fastest quality upgrade: write your first draft as bullet points, then convert to paragraphs.
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| If you only have... | Write this first | Why it helps |
| 1 second | One sentence: field, reason, and Korea fit. | It stops the essay from drifting. |
| 10 seconds | Two proof stories from school, projects, work, or service. | The statement becomes evidence-based. |
| 100 seconds | A language plan, degree plan, and future plan that connect. | Form 3 reads like a realistic path, not a wish list. |
Concrete example: Instead of writing "I love Korean culture", write: "I want to study environmental engineering because my project on urban heat made me interested in city design, and I am shortlisting Korean programmes with sustainability modules."
