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Supporting your child with writing their personal statement for 2026 entry

Writing a personal statement is an important part of your child’s university application, and with the new format for 2026 entry, there’s a clear structure to follow. As a parent, guardian, or carer, your support can make a real difference. This page offers advice to help your child write a statement that reflects their experiences and goals, along with tips on what to avoid.

T Levels

Facts about T Levels: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed, and how long they take to complete.

The results process

What happens, when, and what your students need to do to avoid delays to their application.

The UCAS widget

Host the UCAS widget on your school/college website or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), to link students and their parents to important UCAS info.

UCAS consultations

We periodically undertake national consultations to gain feedback and views from customers and stakeholders, on the strategic direction of our core services.

UCAS Discovery Events

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UCAS Reports

Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.