Writing a personal statement for your university application can be tough. You may not be used to selling your skills in writing to a stranger – how do you avoid over-used phrases like from a young age I have been interested in? It appears that a lot of you are falling back on over-used phrases when writing your personal statement ... Read More »
Attending a university summer school offers you a taste of real university life as well as a big boost to your personal statement if you do decide to apply. The issue is not how bright and conscientious you are. The issue is what sets you apart from the crowd. If you apply to go to university you will be competing ... Read More »
REMINDER! Don’t miss the UCAS deadline on 15 January! Use our comprehensive checklist to make sure you’re on track and have prepared all the relevant info you’ll need to apply to the college or university of your dreams! By KATE NEWTON 15th January 2014: this is the absolute, final deadline for applying for the majority of courses (The deadline ... Read More »
BY Charlotte O’Neill The personal statement is a very important part of your UCAS application. Alongside information about your grades, work experience, and references from your teachers, you will be required to write a 47 line – or 4000 character – piece of writing. This explains why you feel you should be given an offer by the universities/colleges you have ... Read More »
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