The student voice is at the heart of the reform with 89% of students saying they feel the purpose of the statement is clear. By framing the statement as a series of free-text questions UCAS aims to offer more support for students who feel it is currently a stressful process.
Personal statement reform for the 2026 admissions cycle
Following extensive consultation on personal statements across all audiences, the final themes will be developed for delivery in 2025 for 2026 entry - so you will see the new sections in applications from September 2025.