Personal statement advice: dentistry
We've been researching and collating the top things that dental schools want to see from your personal statement. Here’s what they say.
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Personal statement advice: dentistry
We've been researching and collating the top things that dental schools want to see from your personal statement. Here’s what they say.
Personal statement advice: history
Writing a personal statement for history? We asked admissions tutors what they're looking for – and it's all down to demonstrating your interest over and above the syllabus.
Personal statement advice: nursing
Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous and you need to show you fit the bill.
Personal statement dos and don'ts
The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. Use these easy-to-digest bullet points to help you decide what you should and shouldn’t include in your personal statement.
Personal statements for 2026 entry onwards
For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can support students.
Policing 2026 personal statement guide
Show how you’ve got the right personality for the physical, emotional, and mental demands of a career in policing.
Software engineering 2026 personal statement guide
Develop a personal statement that’s clear, succinct, and communicates why you’re passionate about studying software engineering.
The 2025 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.
The new personal statement for 2026 entry
Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.
Writing your personal statement
Here you'll find everything you need to know about writing your personal statement.
Zoology 2026 personal statement guide
A degree in zoology opens up numerous career options working with or studying animals, or could be a stepping stone into a graduate veterinary medicine course. If it's your degree of choice, here are some personal statement pointers.
Develop your skills as an adviser
Practical tips when planning and delivering HE advice and guidance to your students, from securing speakers to arranging work experience. Plus, useful careers resources and recommended tools to embed into your day-to-day work.
Doing research
Useful tools to help you think about what to do after your GCSEs or National 5s, including info about post-16 qualifications, and advice on different careers.
Applying through UCAS Conservatoires
You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.
Computer Science
Are you a world-changer? Whether it’s finance, health, the creative industries or sport, the study of computer science helps build the technology that fuels big leaps forward.
Filling in your UCAS Undergraduate application
Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.
Further Education
More about your options after school, including apprenticeships, college, and sixth form.
Guides, resources, and training
All the information you need to guide your students through the application process.
Higher education options explained
There's more than one route into higher education. Open your students' eyes to all the possibilities – from degree apprenticeships to studying abroad – and debunk some common myths about university.