The change comes amid claims that the personal statements favour middle-class students who may have better access to “high-quality advice and guidance”, according to Ucas. The 4,000-character essay ...

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So you want to go to university. Great! Now for the admin that comes with open days, UCAS forms and knowing how to write a personal statement. If you're struggling with the latter, here are eight ...

The quality of an applicant's personal statement is very important at LSE. The School does not interview for places so this is an applicant’s only opportunity to demonstrate they are a good fit for ...

University applications are an important and often stressful step in education for many young people, and with recent changes ...