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What Not to Write in a Personal Statement: 7 Mistakes to Avoid

Here are the some of the most common Personal Statement mistakes to avoid. The Personal Statement should be completely driven by you, however, there are some mistakes you should avoid when you start the writing process. We don’t want to impose too many restrictions on what you decide to write. So we have seven big red flags that we would suggest you avoid.

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AI Writing & UCAS Personal Statements: What You Need To Know

AI Writing & UCAS Personal Statements: What You Need To Know

When it comes to writing in the 2020s, AI-Generation has become one of the most important issues for many industries, including education. AI tools can now potentially write Personal Statements for applicants, but is this allowed and should you use it? This guide will explore these questions and more.

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Oxbridge Personal Statements: A Complete Teacher's Guide

Oxbridge Personal Statements: A Complete Teacher’s Guide

As a teacher, you will support students with their UCAS Personal Statements every year, but what about Personal Statements for Oxbridge applications? In this guide, we will explore what makes an Oxbridge Personal Statement different, what your students should and shouldn’t do when writing and how you can mark and provide feedback to make their statements good enough for Oxford and Cambridge.

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