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A question-based personal statement will be required as part of university applications from autumn 2025 onwards
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Dodge these common blunders and you'll be well on your way to creating a great uni application
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Teacher secrets for writing a great personal statement
Writing a personal statement is one of the most important things you will do when applying to university. Here is some useful advice and insider knowledge from Mrs Kinetta, who has more than 25 years of experience as a sixth form tutor.
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How to write your personal statement when you have nothing interesting to say
Hit the wall with your personal statement? Get back on track with these quick tips from admissions experts
19 October 2023
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Finished! University experts on how to end your personal statement
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19 October 2023
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Personal statement secrets – universities reveal all
Want to know how to craft an amazing personal statement? Take some advice from the experts...
12 October 2023
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How to write your personal statement in an evening
Stay focused with our tips to help you write your personal statement quickly
06 October 2023
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Writing a mathematics personal statement: expert advice from universities
Ace your maths personal statement with these tailored tips from university admissions teams
21 September 2023
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How to avoid plagiarism when writing your personal statement
Take care with your personal statement and you'll have no worries about accidental plagiarism
21 September 2023
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Writing a history personal statement: expert advice from universities
Here’s how to shine in your history personal statement
21 September 2023
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Writing a geography personal statement: expert advice from universities
Make your geography personal statement stand out, with these tips from university admissions teams
21 September 2023
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Writing an economics personal statement: expert advice from universities
Get your economics personal statement in top shape with these insider tips
21 September 2023
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Writing a psychology personal statement: expert advice from universities
Get tips from the top to help you nail your psychology personal statement
21 September 2023
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Writing a computer science personal statement: expert advice from universities
Ace your computer science personal statement with these insider tips
21 September 2023
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Writing a physics personal statement: expert advice from universities
Get ahead of the pack with these top tips from the physics admissions experts
21 September 2023
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Writing a chemistry personal statement: expert advice from universities
Here’s how you can stand out from the crowd with your chemistry degree application
21 September 2023
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Writing a law personal statement: expert advice from universities
Make your law personal statement stand out from the crowd in a competitive field, with these tips from university admission experts
21 September 2023
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Personal statement FAQs
We've gone through some of the most commonly asked personal statement questions and put all the answers in one place
13 September 2023
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How to write an excellent personal statement in 10 steps
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