I hear frequently from students that they are stumped by the personal statement because "nothing horrible has ever happened to me" or "I've had no great obstacle to overcome." My response is to ...

The quality of an applicant's personal statement is very important at LSE. The School does not interview for places so this is an applicant’s only opportunity to demonstrate they are a good fit for ...

Your personal statement is an opportunity for an admissions or review committee to get to know you, the “you” that cannot be captured in a CV or resume. For that reason, it is important to be ...

Your personal statement is a very important part of a UCAS application, as it tells admission officers why you're a great candidate to study at their university. There is some information you ...

A law school personal statement can take various forms. The voice, tone, content, storyline and structure will depend on who you are and what you’re writing about. But all personal statements ...

While no one will hold you accountable to pursuing the research you describe in your Statement of Purpose, a specific research focus allows the admissions committee to evaluate whether your interests ...

Related stories Get personal and specific with your statement The personal statement is a great way for an applicant to make a good first impression with the admissions committee, said Perry ...