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Writing your UCAS personal statement

Ready to show your chosen uni why you're the perfect candidate?

Your UCAS personal statement is uniquely yours. It's the story you tell when you apply to uni.

But writing it can be tricky. There are things it needs to include and common mistakes to avoid.

That's what our personal statement hub is for - it has all the advice, tips and guidance you need to help you plan, write and refine your personal statement, so you can show your strengths, ideas and passion to your chosen universities.

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