UCAS Personal Statement Advice
Good grades no longer speak for themselves as far as admissions tutors are concerned. When trying to distinguish between the huge quantity of applications they receive each year, students need to show admissions teams why they are special, and what sets them apart from the competition.
This is where our team of admissions specialists and professional writers come into their own.
Undergraduate applications
For undergraduate applications, even if a student has been prepped all through school and received extensive help from personal tutors outside of school hours, grades alone are not enough to prove that they are ready for the sort of independent study expected of university students.
It is important to impress admissions teams with masterful extended writing skills, modest yet comprehensive detailing of achievements, and insightful comments on the chosen subject. And all within 4000 characters!
Postgraduate statements
Applying for a master’s with a 2.1 or above does not necessarily guarantee you a place. Even more so than at undergraduate level, admission tutors will be looking for high-quality personal statements and excellent grades. Even if you do have good grades, an average personal statement will only dampen your chances and will fail to demonstrate your full potential.
At postgraduate level, the statement is required to go above and beyond in detailing relevant research experience, and previous academic ventures.
Is the application process fair?
With universities looking to widen access, UCAS and postgraduate admission officers alike will look favourably on students who have overcome hurdles to achieve top grades. In the past, a disadvantaged pupil may have lost out to the public schoolboy because they may have never had the opportunity to gain the experience and develop the qualities which are usually seen as necessary for a successful UCAS application. But now, a far greater number of pupils have a good chance of gaining a place at university than ever before. This is thanks to UCAS levelling the playing field, by considering the personal statement as a significant part of the application.
How competitive is it?
The UCAS and postgraduate application systems are more competitive than ever before. The demand for places at good and reputable universities is high, and with university fees increasing, students are having to be more thoughtful about where they apply.
The number of UCAS and postgraduate applications is at an all-time high, and so is, unfortunately, the cost of going to university.
Going to university can be an immensely costly investment, and students have to think carefully about their futures. It often comes down to the fact that by choosing to study a suitable subject, they will be given a better opportunity to enter the job market.
How will a personal statement impact my application?
A clear and professional personal statement will give students the best possible chance of getting a place on their desired course. This is equally as true for postgraduate and teacher-training applications as it is for students applying through UCAS for the first time.
Personal statements make the process of going through UCAS or applying to a university even more meritocratic, as they allow everyone the chance to impress.
Why using experts will help you with your personal statement:
We offer personal statements which are
Unique and original, written just for you
Grammatically perfect and free from spelling errors
Written by experts
Fully compliant with all UCAS requirements for undergraduate admissions
Prepared in accordance with any required specifications
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference.
Who are our team of experts?
We boast a curated team of specialist writers who specialise in crafting personal statements that truly set you apart from the pack. Every single one of our writers has graduated from university with at least a 2.1 degree and will have produced their own successful personal statements.
Many of our team have also completed postgraduate studies, and subsequently have the expertise necessary to help you craft the perfect postgraduate statement.
Why use our services?
There are many advantages to using our specialised service, not least because of the difficulty many of us find in singing our own praises.
We will ensure your statement is grammatically perfect and free from spelling errors. While the spell-check system on your computer is a good place to start, nothing can replace the human eye. For example, your computer may not pick up what is wrong with this sentence: “Their are many reasons why I am suited to this course…” instead of “There are many reasons…”.
Our eagle-eyed writers and proofreaders will, however.
It may be that English is not your first language, and therefore the thought of writing a personal statement that could determine the success of your application fills you with dread. Using our service means we can relieve you of this pressure.
Our professionals understand the balance required of a personal statement
Writing a personal statement should not just be a list of all the things you have done, or what you have achieved in both your academic career and personal life. This would just be dull and would fail to raise the interest of the admissions tutors reading your statement.
By letting us custom write your personal statement, adding flair and creativity, we will bring your statement to life and immediately set you apart from the competition.
You may be struggling to link some areas of your past academic career to something related to the course you are applying for. Tell us some of your achievements and our writers will link this to important areas of your chosen course, whilst also focussing on the transferable skills you have learnt from your experiences. No example is irrelevant, and our writers excel when linking professional, academic or extra-curricular ventures with the chosen university course.
For both undergraduate and postgraduate statements, we know exactly what admission tutors are looking for.
How does it work?
Our system is simple and effective. We do everything via email or phone, allowing us to reply to you as swiftly as possible.
Each personal statement is proofread and checked for originality before it is sent back to you.
Each statement is bespoke, so your document will have been written specifically for you.
We believe in promoting academic excellence and want to help as many students as possible realise their dreams and ambitions. Let us give you the boost you deserve.
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