Ideal for sixth form or mature students: this model personal statement (with accompanying commentary) is a sure-fire method of helping with an application to go to University. It is structured with sections, annotations and is easily transferable to applying to a degree course of any subject. Could be used as part of a careers, citizenship or PSHE lesson or as a teaching tool to help structure university applications in colleges and other education providers. It can also be an incredibly useful item to support any individual who is planning to apply to university by themselves.

An incredibly useful guide on how to write a personal statement for any university degree, including a model structure, questions which you need to answer in the personal statement and a word bank of transferable skills and phrases to use in the personal statement. Ideal for sixth form students themselves to use in their application at university either at college or in their own time. It’s also very useful for teachers/tutors at sixth form level to use in their practice to use as a handout to help students write their personal statement.

A model personal statement for a nursing degree course. Useful for any prospective university student at sixth form looking to study a degree in any subject as it gives them an example of what a model personal statement looks like and what’s included in one in terms of sections, content and key words. The content in this personal statement is transferable to completing one for any degree course. This would also be a very helpful resource for sixth form tutors/teachers in helping them to assist students with their university application in form time or in lessons.

A model personal statement for a Chemistry degree course. Useful for any prospective university student at sixth form looking to study a degree in any subject as it gives them an example of what a model personal statement looks like, structured by sections and the key terminology used in applying for university. This could also be a very useful resource for sixth form tutors/teachers to help them assist students with their university application in form time or in lessons.

The book is a comprehensive guide for sixth form students on how to succeed academically at university, mainly focusing on how to write university essays and student life. It’s aimed at sixth form students who are considering going to university. It’s written in a friendly, engaging style with plenty of colour and infographics. Parts of the book could be used as an activity within a lesson (such as how to write a model personal statement/CV) whilst it would also be particularly useful as a resource distributed to students to help them with the process of applying to university. It includes useful word banks to use in essays, how to edit your work, how to write introductions and conclusions, examples of model essays, how to be critical in an essay and tips to optimise productivity. There’s plenty of examples of sound academic writing illustrated throughout the book in addition to guidance on how to write attractive personal statements to apply to university, CVs and covering letters with model examples provided. This resource also contains helpful background information on university life such as explaining the university marking and grading systems, the different types of lectures, factors to consider when selecting a degree and practical advice on how to deal with any nerves/anxiety about going to university.

This is an incredibly informative, over 100-page guide, on how to both survive and succeed academically at university. Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand manner, this book is the ideal starter guide for prospective university students at GCSE or A-Level. It contains a wealth of advice about academic life at university including how to select the right course, writing a successful personal statement, different types of lectures, marking criteria and advice on all aspects of writing good essays including how to plan/structure essays, write introductions, paraphrase, reference, proofread and be critical. It also provides model answers and templates for creating personal statements, CVs and essays. The book also contains advice from both past and present students and a raft of handy hints, tips and tutorials, this guide is essential reading for any student considering studying at university.

This is an incredibly useful guide for sixth form/college students on how to succeed at university. It’s written in a friendly, accessible manner and contains advice on all aspects of student life including studying, accommodation, money, the application process, nightlife and university life. This would be the ideal resource for any prospective sixth form student who is considering applying to university as it’s written from the perspective of a fellow student. This guide is extremely comprehensive and contains many hints and tips on how to succeed at university, including writing a successful personal statement and CV (with templates/model answers included), how to select the right university course, infographics explaining the university marking/grading criteria and tutorials on various aspects of essay writing including how to structure an essay, reference sources, how to paraphrase and proofread work and model examples of first class essays. It also offers advice on the non-academic aspects of university life including how to apply jobs, make money and select the right accommodation.