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Welcome to the Personal Statement Hub

Now get ready to write a standout personal statement

Your Personal Statement Hub

The place to learn about structure, writing and all the dos and don’ts. Your place to write something that truly reflects you as an individual.

There's lots to check out, from identifying your skills to planning and writing your work. 

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Planning your personal statement

Before writing comes planning. Piece together your notes and narrow down on what you really want to say.
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How to stand out on your personal statement

Looking for inspiration? Identify and work on the skills you can talk about on your personal statement.
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Writing your personal statement

Feel like you're ready to write? We've got what you need to get started.

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Download our personal statement tip sheets

A condensed, offline version of the Personal Statement Hub. Access it when you need it and in your own time. There's also an interactive guide that you can use to start drafting your work.
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