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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

'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 ...

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