Some students decide to start their statements start with quips, jokes, quotes or funny one-liners. This sometimes catches the attention of the admission tutors but be careful because it often dos not work as admission tutors think that you are using the easy way out rather than using the space to write something about yourself, which is naturally eye-catching and intriguing without the help of a joke. The best idea for writing your personal statement is to write what is true and what comes naturally to you. You should keep the tone of your statement formal but not too formal because you still want your personality to shine through. You should look at each sentence individually to ensure that it brings a good, strong point to your statement.