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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 ...

If you’re seeing your high schooler through the college application process for the first time, you’ll probably find that few aspects of the process fill them with as much dread as penning the ...

A personal mission statement is a written declaration of our unique direction or purpose. This statement makes it clear not just what you intend to do in this world, but how you intend to do it. It's ...

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 ...

Consultant Robert Schwartz offered three tips for making your law school statement stand out. Spend plenty of time brainstorming topics before you write and make yourself the focus. Address why law ...

'Tis the season for writing and submitting undergraduate and graduate school applications. If you're applying to schools, you likely have to write a personal statement. You may even need to compose ...

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 ...

You may be almost done with high school and are getting ready to apply to your dream college. Or maybe you are already enrolled in your undergraduate studies and are in the process of applying to ...

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 ...