They procrastinate, read endless examples, and—often the night before the application is due—ask the same question: How can I write a good personal statement?

Ucas have compiled a list of the 10 most overused opening sentences in personal statements. Whatever you do, don't begin yours with any of these... By Andrew Marszal 24 May 2013 • 7:00am .

All personal statements are checked by UCAS, and if it’s flagged as being similar to others or doesn’t appear genuine, it could affect your chances of being offered a place.

A filmed personal statement might have helped Elle Woods get into Harvard Law School, but in the real world, you're better off sticking to these tips. If you have seen the 2001 film, Legally ...

For example, if a school expects no more than two pages, 11-point font, 1-inch margins and double spacing, make sure to format your personal statement precisely according to those specifications.

To begin, we recommend learning about this style of writing as well as reading examples of effective personal statements. Many students found the following resources useful: The Continuing Education ...