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 ...

Self-promotion is one of life’s dark arts. Whilst we’re now all supposedly experts at showing off our #bestlives whilst #feelingblessed through carefully-curated Insta shots, from time to time, the ...

This is your chance to share what inspires you about your chosen subject and what drives your ambition to study it at university. Talk about where your interest began, how it’s grown, and how studying ...

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (Ucas) will no longer require students to write a personal statement when applying for university. The change comes amid claims that the personal ...

University applicants will no longer have to face writing a personal statement, amid changes announced by Ucas. Students hoping to start university in 2026 will now be asked to answer three guided ...

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 ...

Students applying for university through UCAS will be required to answer three questions under new plans to help support people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Under the current system, prospective ...

Are there any two words more likely to strike fear into the hearts of 18-year-olds and their parents than “Ucas form”? For teenagers planning to go to university, the Universities and Colleges ...