E36: Making your university personal statement stand out

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The Uni Guide Podcast

47 episodes

3 weeks ago

Hello listeners and welcome to The Uni Guide, a podcast created by UniTasterDays.

The university guidance podcast on all things about university.

In this podcast series we will be providing you, our listener, with the cutting edge and most up-to-date information and conversations about university……in plain English…. without the jargon.

From the lived experience of everyone involved in the process: That’s students, parents, teachers and career advisors…. Stay tuned, like and share as we bring you the answers to the tips and advice you need in regular episodes.

Covering topics like:

Why and how do you apply?

How much does it really cost?

How can you select a course or institution?

How can you prepare for exams?

What do you need to know before starting your course?

How to get the most out of the university experience?

And many more!

Produced by Tim Roe for UniTasterDays

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Hello listeners and welcome to The Uni Guide, a podcast created by UniTasterDays.

The university guidance podcast on all things about university.

In this podcast series we will be providing you, our listener, with the cutting edge and most up-to-date information and conversations about university……in plain English…. without the jargon.

From the lived experience of everyone involved in the process: That’s students, parents, teachers and career advisors…. Stay tuned, like and share as we bring you the answers to the tips and advice you need in regular episodes.

Covering topics like:

Why and how do you apply?

How much does it really cost?

How can you select a course or institution?

How can you prepare for exams?

What do you need to know before starting your course?

How to get the most out of the university experience?

And many more!

Produced by Tim Roe for UniTasterDays

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E36: Making your university personal statement stand out

The Uni Guide Podcast

34 minutes 49 seconds

11 months ago

E36: Making your university personal statement stand out

Episode 36: Making your university personal statement stand out

In this episode of The Uni Guide Podcast, we’re tackling everything you need to know about writing a standout personal statement for your 2025 university application. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your final draft, our expert insights will help you navigate this crucial part of the admissions process.

We’ll cover:

What is a personal statement? A quick breakdown of its purpose and why it matters.
The Student Room’s free review service – is it worth using?
Top tips for starting from scratch – practical advice for those still staring at a blank page.
Refining your draft – advanced pointers for those who’ve already begun but want to ensure their statement stands out.
Do universities actually read personal statements?
Avoiding common mistakes – learn the pitfalls many students fall into and how to steer clear of them.
Advice to our younger selves – reflecting on what we wish we’d known before starting university.

If you’re applying for university in 2025, this episode is packed with insights to make your personal statement shine. Don’t miss it!

Featuring:

Jasminne Gwalter. Community Manager, The Student Room Group

and from our student and graduate panel:

Ishan Dwivedi, Software Engineer and University of Cambridge Graduate

Reece Buckley, Micro and Molecular Biology at Manchester Metropolitan University

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Hello listeners and welcome to The Uni Guide, a podcast created by UniTasterDays.

The university guidance podcast on all things about university.

In this podcast series we will be providing you, our listener, with the cutting edge and most up-to-date information and conversations about university……in plain English…. without the jargon.

From the lived experience of everyone involved in the process: That’s students, parents, teachers and career advisors…. Stay tuned, like and share as we bring you the answers to the tips and advice you need in regular episodes.

﻿Covering topics like:

Why and how do you apply?

How much does it really cost?

How can you select a course or institution?

How can you prepare for exams?

What do you need to know before starting your course?

How to get the most out of the university experience?

And many more!

Produced by Tim Roe for UniTasterDays

Hello listeners and welcome to The Uni Guide, a podcast created by UniTasterDays.

The university guidance podcast on all things about university.

In this podcast series we will be providing you, our listener, with the cutting edge and most up-to-date information and conversations about university……in plain English…. without the jargon.

From the lived experience of everyone involved in the process: That’s students, parents, teachers and career advisors…. Stay tuned, like and share as we bring you the answers to the tips and advice you need in regular episodes.

﻿Covering topics like:

Why and how do you apply?

How much does it really cost?

How can you select a course or institution?

How can you prepare for exams?

What do you need to know before starting your course?

How to get the most out of the university experience?

And many more!

Produced by Tim Roe for UniTasterDays

Hello listeners and welcome to The Uni Guide, a podcast created by UniTasterDays.

The university guidance podcast on all things about university.

In this podcast series we will be providing you, our listener, with the cutting edge and most up-to-date information and conversations about university……in plain English…. without the jargon.

From the lived experience of everyone involved in the process: That’s students, parents, teachers and career advisors…. Stay tuned, like and share as we bring you the answers to the tips and advice you need in regular episodes.

﻿Covering topics like:

Why and how do you apply?

How much does it really cost?

How can you select a course or institution?

How can you prepare for exams?

What do you need to know before starting your course?

How to get the most out of the university experience?

And many more!

Produced by Tim Roe for UniTasterDays

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