Our personal statement help supports applicants writing for undergraduate courses, postgraduate programmes, scholarships and fellowships. A personal statement is your chance to show an admissions tutor who you are, why you want to study the subject and why you will succeed. It has to be personal, so we never invent experiences. Instead, we help you find the best material in your own story and present it with clarity and confidence.
Why Personal Statements Feel So Hard
Most applicants find it uncomfortable to write about themselves. Some list every achievement and end up sounding like a CV. Others write about their passion for a subject in general terms that could apply to anyone. Many run out of space before they reach the point. Our experts help you choose a few strong examples and explain what each one shows about you. That is what admissions readers remember.
Coaching, Feedback and Editing
We offer three kinds of help. Coaching helps you plan, by asking questions that draw out your motivations and experiences. Feedback reviews your draft and gives specific suggestions on content, structure and tone. Editing polishes your final draft for grammar, clarity and length. Most applicants use a mix of all three over two or three drafts.
Experts Who Know Admissions
Our personal statement experts include former admissions readers, university teachers and experienced academic editors. They know what tutors look for in different subjects. A medicine statement must show insight into the reality of the profession. A law statement needs evidence of analytical thinking. An engineering statement benefits from practical problem-solving examples. We match you with an expert who knows your field.
Honest and Original
Admissions services check statements for copying. In the UK, for example, UCAS uses similarity detection software on every statement. Statements that borrow from templates or online examples can be flagged, and invented experiences can be uncovered at interview. Everything in your statement must come from you. Our role is to help you express your own story well.
Fitting the Word or Character Limit
Many application systems set strict limits, measured in characters, words or lines. Cutting a strong draft down to size is one of the hardest parts. Our editors cut repetition, tighten sentences and keep your strongest points. You can check your length at any time with our free word counter, which also counts characters.
Fast Feedback When Deadlines Loom
Application deadlines donât move. You get a quote within 30 minutes, and we can turn feedback around quickly when your deadline is close. Revisions are free for 15 days, which gives you time for several rounds.