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Help with writing your personal statement for further education courses – what to include about yourself, and some dos and don’ts on how to write it.

Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?

The personal statement is your opportunity to let training providers know about your qualities, skills and expertise, and why you want to teach.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write an academic or practical reference for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write a reference for a UCAS Undergraduate applicant.

Stand out from the crowd by showcasing your expertise and passion for your subject.

Stand out from the crowd by showcasing who you are and what you can bring to a university as you begin your undergraduate journey.

Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, UCAS

Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.

Use our free lesson plans to discover how to explore the Hub in the classroom.

We run live sessions in the UCAS Hub to help those researching their next steps, and record them all. You can access them below.

Occasionally, it's necessary for universities and colleges to withdraw courses after you've been made an offer, or even after you've accepted an offer.

Strengthen bonds with your applicants during the moments that matter, building the trust they need to make your institution first choice. Discover your biggest conversion drop-off points to improve future performance. Learn why they chose you, or crucially, why they chose another university or college over you.

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Make full use of everything we offer to recruit students this cycle. Compare yourself to competitors and the sector as a whole, identify and understand untapped prospects, and even benchmark the diversity of your applicant pool against your chosen institutions. Many products and services are included in your capitation fee.