The Essential Guide to UCAS Personal Statements
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The Essential Guide to UCAS Personal Statements: Create an Attention-Grabbing Personal Statement That Gets Noticed

The Essential Guide to UCAS Personal Statements: Create an Attention-Grabbing Personal Statement That Gets Noticed


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About the Book

Writing a UCAS personal statement can feel overwhelming. How do you explain who you are, what you care about, and where you're going with just 4,000 characters? The Essential Guide to UCAS Personal Statement is here to help make every word count. Whether you're a student navigating the process or a teacher or parent offering support, this book breaks down what really matters when it comes to writing a statement that stands out. Inside, you'll find: Tips for choosing the right course (even if you're unsure) How to tell your story in a way that feels honest and engaging Ideas for showing your subject passion beyond the classroom How to build your super-curricular profile and write reflectively about it The importance of work experience and how it is achievable Application strategies to increase your chances of a successful outcome Smart, ethical ways to use AI in the writing process Example statements based on the latest guidance, with clear explanations A foreword written by Julian Davies, Principal at Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge With insights from admissions tutors and the real questions students ask, this book is packed with practical tools, reflective prompts, and confidence-boosting advice. Whether you're writing one yourself or supporting someone who is, this book will give you the clarity, confidence, and tools, to get it done - and get it right.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction and background It really is about making it attention-grabbing (and how to use this book) Why UCAS have changed the personal statement format (and does it matter?) The higher education landscape of UK universities Chapter 2: Finding your right course Vocational vs. subject passion Ways to conduct research (and which types of degrees are available) Creating your university shortlist Chapter 3: Developing your super-curricular profile What’s available Work experience is achievable for all Recording and writing reflectively about your super-curricular activities Chapter 4: The writing Tackling question one: “Why do you want to study this course or subject?” Tackling question two: “How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?” Tackling question three: “What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences helpful?” Chapter 5: After your writing Stepping away and then stepping forward Finally submitting Really knowing your personal statement, especially if you might be interviewed Chapter 6: Opportunities and challenges of using AI Chapter 7: Personal statement examples

About the Author :
Dominic Fuge is Head of Careers and Higher Education at Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge, which is part of the Dukes Education family. Its students regularly achieve among the best A level results in the country.  Prior to his current role, and after completing undergraduate degree and master’s degrees at the Universities of Durham, Edinburgh and Cambridge, Dominic taught A-Level Psychology, whilst also working as a special educational needs officer in a London state school. After moving to Oxford, Dominic’s roles expanded into designing bespoke careers and higher education provision for home and international students. He became ‘Head of University Engagement and Alumni Relations’, at Oxford International College.  Dominic Fuge is very well-networked, regularly running webinars and traveling to conferences in the UK and overseas.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781911724629
  • Publisher: Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
  • Publisher Imprint: Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 142
  • Width: 156 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1911724622
  • Publisher Date: 15 Aug 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Create an Attention-Grabbing Personal Statement That Gets Noticed


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