Personal Statement Service - frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How important is my personal statement?

Your personal statement is crucial in showcasing your strengths and unique experiences to set you apart from other applicants.

Who will write my personal statement?

Our writers are 2.1 graduates from the UK’s leading universities, all passionate about meticulous writing and attention to detail.

How can I make sure my statement stands out?

Include a combination of academic and extracurricular achievements and communicate how you will contribute positively to university life.

How much detail is required for a good personal statement?

The more detail you provide, the better. Our process includes a questionnaire to gather all necessary information.

Are my extracurricular interests important?

Yes, universities value a well-rounded individual. Be sure to mention your interests and how they contribute to your university experience.

What if I’ve already written my statement?

We offer services to proofread, edit, or completely re-draft your existing statement.

Do you only provide personal statements?

No, we also help with CVs, cover letters, references, and letters of recommendation.

Will I have a chance to review my statement?

Yes, all packages include a week of unlimited edits based on your feedback.

Why use Personal Statement Service?

We are the UK’s leading personal statement company and have been doing this for over 15 years.

How does a Video Consultation work?

After ordering, we arrange a one-hour meeting with a tutor on your preferred platform to gather all necessary details for your statement.

Do I need to prepare anything before the Video Consultation?

Yes, know which courses you want to apply for, why you want to study them, and any specific examples or books to include.

What happens after I order?

Once you place an order, you will receive a questionnaire to complete with detailed information about your background and aspirations. This helps our writers create a personal statement that truly reflects your strengths and experiences. If you opted for a video consultation, please contact us with your availability to book the session. After you submit the questionnaire, our writers will start working on your statement and deliver it within 5-7 days. You will then have a seven-day review period to request any necessary amendments.

How It Works:

Adding Additional Services:

We offer several additional services designed to enhance your application and meet the demands of your situation. If you have placed your order, you can add additional services. Firstly, follow the links below and complete your order. We ask that you email info@personalstatementservice.com clearly stating your name, order number/s and the additional service you have added. We will then work with you to meet the additional requirements.

Upgraded Delivery Time: Receive your documents faster with our expedited delivery options.

Writing Specialist Upgrade: upgrade your writer to ensure the highest level of writer available.

Video Consultation Service: Meet your writer for personalised feedback and collaboration through one-to-one video calls. This leads to a stronger statement.

 CV Writing: Get a professionally crafted CV highlighting your skills and experiences.

Reference Letters: Obtain a strong reference letter tailored to your applications.

Letters of Recommendation: Receive a personalised letter that showcases your strengths and achievements.

Career Questions: Guidance on career-related queries to help you make informed decisions.

Cover Letters: Professional cover letters that make a solid first impression.

Further Review Service: If you require another detailed review and edit of your work.

Interview Preparation: Get ready for interviews with our expert coaching sessions.

Oxbridge Application Mentoring: Specialised support for your Oxbridge applications

Visit Additional Services - Personal Statement Service to upgrade your service today.

Completing the Questionnaire:

Your completed questionnaire will be sent to one of our dedicated writers, who will use the information to carefully curate a personal statement that reflects your skills and experiences relevant to your chosen course.

Therefore, it is essential that you be as detailed as possible in your answers. The more information we have, the better the quality of the statement!

Please remember that you must provide all information that our writers would not otherwise have access to (Example: company names/areas of interest/books you have read, etc.)

If we need to contact you for more information, this will likely add time to the delivery of your order, which we work hard to avoid.

The 7-day writing period begins when you return the completed questionnaire to info@personalstatementservice.com. Our writers then have 7 days to return the completed statement to you.

Please ensure that you include your name and order number in the subject of your email.

For 25-minute video orders, you are required to complete the questionnaire alongside the video consultation. For video orders of 40 and 60 minutes, we do not require you to complete the questionnaire. Your writer will cover all the information during your call.

Note: If you require a statement for an application at the Master's and PhD levels, we recommend that you add a video consultation to your order. Applications at this level are far more detailed and require collaboration with our professionals.

Booking your Video Consultation:

If you have opted to include a video consultation with your order, you will have the opportunity to meet your writer and discuss the specific requirements of your statement.

Once you have placed your order, please email info@personalstatementservice.com confirming your availability including the order number and name. We will then match you with a suitable writer and confirm the date and time of your call via email.

The confirmation email will include a Zoom link and joining details to follow during your call.

You are not required to prepare anything before your call. Our experienced writers will ask a series of questions designed to help them create a statement that reflects your experience and suitability for the degree programme of your choice.

If you cannot attend your booked consultation at the agreed time, please let us know as soon as possible so we can rebook for a more convenient time.

Delivery and Review Period:

Once you submit the completed questionnaire, our writers will deliver your personal statement within 5-7 days.

If you need your statement sooner, you can upgrade your order by contacting us at info@personalstatementservice.com.

After you receive your completed personal statement, you have a seven-day review period.

If you require any amendments, please submit your requests in writing to info@personalstatementservice.com.

When requesting amendments, be detailed and specific, clearly stating your changes in the document or in the attached email.

Contacting Us:

Should you need to contact us for any reason, please do not hesitate.

In a time where the face of further education has been enormously impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, governmental health authorities are nonetheless recommending we continue preparations for a future no longer marred by lockdown measures. Exams have been cancelled; your grades no longer have the same swinging force to set you apart, which can be achieved by a well-written personal statement. In short — your personal statement is very important indeed

Upgrading to a senior writer or director will ensure you get one of the team’s best writers working on your personal statement. We will always ensure the writer you upgrade to has years of experience in the course you are applying for.

Our writers are all 2.1 graduates from the UK’s leading Universities — all of whom have a passion for meticulous copy and pay great attention to detail. You are guaranteed a swift and thorough service in the hands of a writer who understands the way Universities think, and knows exactly how to make your statement shine. We have a very carefully selected team with some of the best academic minds and writers in the country to ensure you the best chances of success. At check out please look at the senior writing or director upgrade to maximise the chances of success.

What is more, or less, important to include in a personal statement has always been a debated topic. What is clear, however, is that a combination of your academic and extracurricular skills, as well as communicating how you, as a student, will contribute positively to University life, is almost always the best way to go. Your experiences are unique to you, and you should be proud and pleased to talk about them!

The more detail you are able to provide, the more detail our writers will be able to include in your personal statement. Not sure of what you should be including? No problem — every personal statement ordered will come with a questionnaire. Simply fill in the relevant details, and leave the rest to us.

The University experience is about more than pure academics; the opportunities to join societies, experience a new city or area, socialise, or even represent your University in a sport or venture, cannot be overlooked, and are viewed by many as an essential part of University life. Your University will want to know about everything you’re planning on throwing into life at their institution; certainly don’t be afraid to talk about your interests!

Congratulations — the hard part’s done! Our writers are experienced with all stages of personal statement, from the composition, to the re-write, or a critical edit. If you’ve already written your statement, and just want it proofread; if you’re over the character count, and need help cutting out the nonessentials; or if you need an entire re-draft completed, our bespoke service allows for whatever requirements your statement has.

Not at all! Our writers pride themselves on their expertise across a variety of academic and employment-related fields, frequently completing drafts and re-writes of CVs and cover letters, as well as providing proofreading services for references, and letters of recommendation.

Our bespoke service for personal statements is split into three different categories, depending on what it is you need. Our ‘Gold’ service tackles pre-existing statements, focusing on editing and refinement. Our ‘Platinum’ service will guarantee you a statement written and edited in full, in line with the information you provide. Finally, our ‘Oxbridge’ or ‘Elite’ service guarantees you a full statement, written to Oxbridge standards, and a week of unlimited editing, ensuring you are fully satisfied with the finished product. If you are applying for Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry or any other course requiring a competitive personal statement this is the service for you to ensure a successful application. We also suggest upgrading to a Senior Writing Specialist or Director for the most competitive courses.

Our different ‘bands’ come with different price tags, each designed to be good value for money, in terms of the service provided. Our ‘Platinum’ service, for example, is priced at £109 — over £30 cheaper than the national average for similar services. But our most elite service the ‘Oxbridge’ service starts at £169.99 and can be used for all applications.

Absolutely; depending on the package you choose, you are entitled to either a one-off edit, following your feedback (‘Gold’), or a week’s worth of unlimited edits, until the finished article is exactly as required (‘Platinum’).

The writing of a personal statement generates stress on an enormous scale, challenging many who have never attended University or do not speak English as a first language, to express themselves adequately to a higher education institution. Whatever your reasons for seeking help with your personal statement, we are absolutely prepared to deliver. Utilising writing talent from the UK’s best Universities, we aim to understand what motivates you, what inspires you, and what you want your future to look like. We will help maximise your chances of a successful application.

Before the Video Consultation, it’s a good idea to know roughly what courses you want to apply for and where. Also have a think about exactly why you want to study that course and think about any specific examples or books you want to include.