Writing guides
Practical advice on personal statements for UK, US, Canadian, and master's applications.
Each guide names the openings and claims admissions readers see most often, and shows what to write instead.
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The three UCAS personal statement questions, and how to answer them
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How to write the Common App personal essay
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Supplement essays: what they are and how to write them
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How to write a personal statement for Canadian universities
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How to write a personal statement for a master's degree
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What to include in the academic section of your personal statement
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