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 ...

Education and careers expert shares expert tips for uni application ...

As an American high school student in Colorado, Zachary Fornelius says his school held projects to help students prepare for applying to college; however, those did not help when it came to applying ...

The University of Derby Open Day on 10 January will provide personalised advice on the new-style personal statement, giving prospective students crucial support in the final stretch. In previous years ...

For competitive university courses, strong grades alone are no longer enough. UCAS personal statements are about standing out — showing motivation, subject insight, and a clear understanding of future ...