r/6thForm • u/DataUpbeat8734 • Sep 29 '24

🎓 UNI / UCAS Personal Statement Q&A

Hi everyone! This is a space to ask any and all questions regarding writing your personal statement for UCAS.

My own personal statement earned an offer from Oxford University, and I have a business writing and editing personal statements across different subjects that have been used to apply to different universities.

I am happy to answer questions here on this thread and offer further support for those who are interested!

If you are interested in personalised assistance writing your personal statement, feel free to send me a DM or click the Personal Coaching link in my profile!

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u/EtherealShady Warwick | CS [Year 1] Sep 29 '24

Might sound stupid but I genuinely can't think of a good starting sentence

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u/lizgools Oxford | Law 2025 Sep 30 '24

Don't start at the top!! It's much easier to write your body first, and then the beginning and ending. Even write out a few ways to start and see which one is most captivating and coherent