For high-school counsellors guiding students through the UK university application process, supporting applicants in crafting effective personal statements is paramount. The UK takes a unique approach ...

Writing a personal statement can feel daunting, not least because self deprecation and sarcasm aren't encouraged (damn). Instead, it's about selling yourself, explaining how your current subjects and ...

Ucas, the central application platform for applying to university in the UK, has removed the personal statement from its application process. The personal statement is currently one of the components ...

Advice on your UCAS application and personal statement. You can find all the information you need on our Before you apply page, including our course finder and course profiles to help you make the ...

The personal statement is a crucial component of your law school applications. This essay, along with the optional essays, is an invaluable opportunity for you to share the personal experiences that ...

For students, the personal statement is one of the most difficult and most important documents they will ever write. We have the resources to boost your confidence and the know-how to help you write a ...

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Law school candidates may write about an event that helped to teach humility, independence or self-confidence. The best approach to writing the personal statement is to choose an interesting story to ...