The change comes amid claims that the personal statements favour middle-class students who may have better access to “high-quality advice and guidance”, according to Ucas. The 4,000-character essay ...

The quality of an applicant's personal statement is very important at LSE. The School does not interview for places so this is an applicant’s only opportunity to demonstrate they are a good fit for ...

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The golden rule is to keep this in mind: “When reading your personal statement, admissions tutors are looking for evidence that you’re passionate and knowledgeable about the subject area you’re ...