Personal statement advice: veterinary medicine
The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd. Here's how to do it.
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Personal statement advice: veterinary medicine
The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd. Here's how to do it.
Personal statement dos and don'ts
The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. Use these easy-to-digest bullet points to help you decide what you should and shouldn’t include in your personal statement.
Personal statement for 2026 entry: Classroom resources
You can use our resources to help your students shine in their personal statement for 2026 entry.
Personal statement tips for international students: 2026 entry
Applying to study in the UK? Here's some tips for how to write your personal statement if you're an international student.
Personal statement: finance and accounting
What are universities looking for when it comes to a winning personal statement to study finance or accounting? Showing some genuine passion is just the start.
Personal statements for 2026 entry onwards
For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can prepare for the changes.
Personal statements for 2026 entry onwards
For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can support students.
Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology 2026 personal statement guide
Admissions tutors agree that pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology are competitive fields to get into, so follow our tips to make you stand out.
Philosophy 2026 personal statement guide
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.
Photography 2026 personal statement guide
Whether it's an exhibition you've visited or an artist who inspires you, drawing on your photography influences is key to an impressive photography personal statement.
Physics and astronomy 2026 personal statement guide
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.
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists help people regain their independence by relieving physical difficulties and improving mobility with exercise and other techniques
Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology 2026 personal statement guide
Go beyond sport – and body parts – if you want to impress admissions tutors with your physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology personal statement.
Planning their future
It’s important students consider their post-school plans early – but with so many options, where should they start?
Planning visits to postgraduate open days and fairs
It's a good idea to visit universities to discuss your options in person. Open days and fairs are free and give you the chance to ask questions.
Planting the seed now, for a bright future ahead
We hope you found our September adviser pack useful, and it helps you prepare students for life after school or college.
Plot twist! Helping your teen embrace plan B
Clementine Wade, university and school coach, has worked as a teacher, examiner and uni coach since 2005. She specialises in Key Stage 5 qualifications and super selective universities. Clem's created guidance to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.
Podcast: Accounting and finance degree apprenticeships
Brought to you by AAT: Learn about accounting and finance degree apprenticeships and how they differ to traditional degrees, with Katie Thistleton.