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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Graduate school admissions essays are an opportunity to stand apart from other applicants. Follow these tips for crafting a strong statement of purpose and personal history statement. (Karin ...

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