How to Write a Winning UCAS Personal Statement

How to keep your university application off the ‘rejected’ pile

This guide provides students with first-hand guidance on how to impress university admissions tutors and create a winning personal statement. It takes a fresh look at how students can make the most of their university or college application, teaching them how to successfully sell themselves for the first time and secure their dream place at uni.The personal statement is a pivotal part of your UCAS application and the section that applicants agonise over the most. Admissions tutors will see hundreds of personal statements for one course alone, so how can you make yours stand out from the crowd?
Uniquely written in direct collaboration with universities, this bestselling guide provides current and accurate insider information on what admissions tutors are really looking for. Helping you to make informed choices and positive applications, it is packed full of vital tips on:

How to tailor the perfect personal statement for your chosen course, with a collection of subject-specific chapters

The best way to showcase your skills

Which classic mistakes you MUST avoid

What an ideal personal statement looks like – and how to write one

Fully updated to reflect the latest admissions procedures, this is a must-read for anyone wanting to write a winning UCAS personal statement and land a place on their dream course.