Chapter 1: Background\nThe structure of this guide\nThe importance of the university Personal Statement\nHow a UCAS Personal Statement enhances your university application\nChapter 2: Applying to university through UCAS\nWhat is UCAS?\nKey dates: How to apply and when\nWhat is on the UCAS form?\nThe importance of your reference\nChapter 3: Where and what to study\nChoosing a course\nChoosing a university\nApplying to different subjects\nGrade requirements and competition for courses\nChapter 4: Important factors to consider\nTuition fees and financial help\nTaking a gap year: Help or hindrance\nWorking in the industry: Sandwich course\nRepeating exams: Not the end of the world\nChapter 5: The Clearing process\nChapter 6: Personal Statement overview\nThe UCAS Personal Statement\nGathering ideas\nWhat a UCAS Personal Statement should contain\nThe rules your UCAS Personal Statement needs to adhere to\nStructuring your Personal Statement\nThe introductory paragraph\nJustifying your choice of course\nThe main body\nDescribing your academic experiences\nWriting about your work experience\nWriting about your extra-curricular activities\nComposing your concluding paragraph\nChapter 7: Writing tips\nTop tips\nReflection\nHow to turn something mundane into a positive\nThe dirty dozen: Most common mistakes\nChapter 8: From âDraftâ to âRefinedâ\nAn example to consider\nEnhancing your Personal Statement\nChapter 9: Overseas and mature students\nOverseas students\nMature students\nChapter 10: Redrafting and proofreading\nChapter 11: Information for teachers and parents\nChapter 12: Further reference: Personal Statement examples\nChapter 13: Final thoughts\nAppendix: Useful websites
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