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 ...

Crafting a compelling UCAS personal statement is crucial for Indian students seeking UK university admission. It should showcase a deep, genuine interest in the chosen subject, emphasizing academic ...

The lengthy personal statement students are required to write when applying to university is unfair and should be replaced by a series of short-response questions, a report has suggested. Currently, ...

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 ...

Group of graduates from behind in black, yellow and blue graduation gowns University applicants will now answer questions in their personal statements to level the playing field for disadvantaged ...

In the UK, personal statements are a vital part of the university-application process, which is handled by Ucas. However, writing an Oxbridge-quality personal statement is far more challenging for ...

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. University applicants will now answer questions in their personal statements to level the ...