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Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.

Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, UCAS

Use our toolkit to help your students shine in their personal statement.

If you’re a future physicist – or astronomer – in the making, admissions tutors say they’re looking beyond your grades for a sparkling personal statement that communicates what lights you up about the subject.

Communicate why you’re the best fit for a degree in PR and communications with a punchy, pertinent, and precise personal statement.

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Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.

You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.

Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)

Find out about the information a course provider is required to give you, before you make a decision about accepting an offer of a place.

Whether you’re inspired by Sartre, Noam Chomsky, or Martha Nussbaum, you’ll need to write a philosophy personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic.

Show how you’ve got the right personality for the physical, emotional, and mental demands of a career in policing.