Most personal statements are very similar in structure and content, because every applicant includes the same kinds of elements and follows identical guidelines. There’s a good reason for this lack...

Writing a successful personal statement doesn’t have to be stressful. Even if you’ve left it until the last minute and you feel as though it’s a huge mountain to climb, you can still create a...

So much time, effort and energy goes into writing a personal statement that it can sometimes be tempting to wonder if they are really as vital as everyone tells you they are. After all, your...

The prospect of what to write in a personal statement can sometimes seem overwhelming, and with good reason. A lot is riding on just how compelling and effective it is, you have stiff competition,...

Great personal statements can be elusive. What makes one compelling and engaging, whilst another might be instantly forgettable?  There are three key factors to every great personal statement,...

Second only to the opening paragraph, the closing paragraph of a personal statement is the part that people often struggle with the most. From repeating key points to underselling achievements...