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You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.

The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd.

We’ve asked experts in the field and created a simple list to tell you about the important differences between undergraduate and postgraduate personal statements.

The five things every student should include on their personal statement.

Here you'll find everything you need to know about writing your personal statement.

If you're applying to start university and you're 21+, you're considered a mature student. Your background and experience may be different to those students who apply straight from school or college, so we've got some guidance on how to write your personal statement.

Universities and colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of unique strengths and qualities. Here, we offer guidance on how to showcase the valuable and transferable skills drawn from your personal experiences and circumstances.

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.

Find out when to apply, how to fill in your application, write your personal statement, and get a reference – and then what happens after your apply.

UCAS operates a dedicated Verification Team tasked with the prevention and detection of fraud in applications and similarity in personal statements.

From entry requirements, course choices, to personal statement techniques, make sure your students have everything they need to successfully apply to university.

Work experience, placements, and volunteering are a great way to demonstrate your enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for your chosen subject area in your personal statement.

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Alice is doing her postgraduate teaching apprenticeship at St Martin’s C of E Voluntary Aided Schools in Epsom, with Surrey South Farnham SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training).

Find out how you can support your students to apply for a work-based option.