Personal statement: first impressions count

By Helena Pozniak. Get a head start: Helena Pozniak talks to three successful university applicants who share their tips for a top personal statement. The grades you get are almost certainly more important to universities than what you put in your personal statement. However, if you’re competing against other academically competent students, a punchy statement might swing the balance in your favour. So, it's definitely worth giving this some early thought. Read more...