1. Remember how important the personal statement is to your application. This is a chance to show the universities why they should offer you a place, and it may be the only written work they see ...

Writing a personal statement to accompany university applications is the source of more parental and child anxiety than any other aspect of the 'going to university' process. It has long been a ...

So you want to go to university. Great! Now for the admin that comes with open days, UCAS forms and knowing how to write a personal statement. If you're struggling with the latter, here are eight ...

For sixth formers applying to university, now's the time to start drafting your Ucas personal statement. Make sure your application stands out for the right reasons While the start of term for many ...

Writing your personal statement can be daunting as it could be the only chance that you get to really sell yourself to the universities that you've got your heart set on. First impressions count and ...

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The quality of an applicant's personal statement is very important at LSE. The School does not interview for places so this is an applicant’s only opportunity to demonstrate they are a good fit for ...