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How to write an excellent personal statement in 10 steps
Help and advice on putting your application together
23 September 2021
3 min read
Five practical tips to help with your personal statement
Follow these quick tips to get ahead
14 September 2021
6 min read
Personal statement secrets – universities reveal all
Want to know how to craft an amazing personal statement? Take some advice from the experts...
14 September 2021
5 min read
6 steps you need to take to apply to university
Find out more about choosing a university and course, writing your application and personal statement
05 November 2020
6 min read
How coronavirus could affect your 2021 university application – and what you can do to fix it
Tips for applying to university in 2021 and how to get around any Covid-19 related issues
03 November 2020
5 min read
End your personal statement with a bang - universities explain how
End your personal statement with a bang - universities explain how
14 October 2020
4 min read
Things you wish you could write in your personal statement
Getting frustrated writing your personal statement? Ever wish you could let it all out and tell the admissions tutor why you really want to go to uni? Don't worry, you're not the only one
27 January 2020
9 min read
Personal statement FAQs
We've gone through some of the most commonly asked personal statement questions and put all the answers in one place
27 January 2020
4 min read
The ten biggest mistakes when writing your personal statement
Dodge these common blunders and you'll be well on your way to creating a great uni application
27 January 2020
4 min read
How to write your personal statement when you have nothing interesting to say
Feeling boxed in by personal statement writer's block? Give your statement a boost with these quick tips
27 January 2020
4 min read
Why so many personal statements suck, and how to fix yours
Make sure you haven’t fallen victim to these personal statement fails...
27 January 2020
8 min read
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.
27 January 2020
1 min read
Ucas application hacks - your cartoon guide
Get some handy university application tips AND have a giggle with these cartoons.
14 December 2016
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How to be a standout university applicant [video]
What makes a Ucas application really stand out? Our video reporter quizzes admissions tutors on what they're looking for – here’s what they said...
05 September 2014
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The Ucas application and personal statement [video]
We speak to university applicants to find out their thoughts on the Ucas application process (and that personal statement!)…
25 April 2014
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