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UCAS Personal Statement - Part 1

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Introduction In order to successfully gain entry into a UK university, you will need to construct a great personal statement. A good personal statement can often be the difference between outright rejection, and acceptance into your chosen Uni. But what is a personal statement, why is it important, and how can you perfect your own? In this 3 part blog, we’ll show you how to write a UCAS personal statement.     What is UCAS?  UCAS is the organisation responsible for processing full-time undergraduate applications to UK universities and colleges. Along with listing your results, GCSE grades and predicted results (which will then be forwarded via UCAS to universities) UCAS also gives you the chance to construct a personal statement. In order to be successful, it’s critical that you understand how to write a UCAS personal statement. What is a personal statement?  A personal statement is a single page of A4, which acts as a reference for your qualities, skills and ambition