How do I make the admissions tutors interested in me?

Don't try and impress the university with an amazing and original opening as there is no such thing! Since you have a limited amount of words, get straight to the point. Why do you love this subject? What makes you passionate about it? It is best not to overcomplicate your personal statement by trying to use vocabulary you would never use in day to day life, it should sound like you, which will automatically make it more personal to the admissions tutors.Use your words economically, don't repeat yourself or 'waffle' and perhaps try and combine two topic areas together e.g. Whilst studying psychology, I have learnt how music accesses every area in the brain and has sparked my interest in musical therapy.It is advisable to mention at least one book that you have read on the subject and talk about what you found interesting or inspiring. Combine this with what research or extra reading you have done outside your studies e.g. seeing different interpretations of a play or visiting museums.Try and include what good qualities you have without listing them e.g. I helped organise a production that included several months of preparation and it helped develop my communication and leadership skills.Minimise writing about your hobbies and extracurricular activities to only a sentence or two especially if they don't relate to the subject of interest and only add them to the end of your statement. It is unlikely that admissions tutors will finish reading your personal statement to the very end, so don't worry about making a snappy ending.Structure your statement into a few topics that you wish to cover, this will make it more coherent and readable for the reader.Don't worry about how many times you have to rewrite your personal statement, be prepared for several redrafts!