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Lincoln Bishop University: Tips on Writing Your Personal Statement

Master Your UCAS Application: Tips from Lincoln Bishop University

Is the 4,000-character personal statement standing between you and your dream course? In this video, the outreach team at BGU in Lincoln breaks down the entire UCAS process—from your first login to the final submission.

What you’ll learn:

  • The "Golden Rules": Why you should never copy a statement and how UCAS detects plagiarism [03:14].

  • Perfect Structure: How to divide your statement into a clear start, middle, and end [02:51].

  • Key Deadlines: Understanding the January 15th equal consideration date and how Clearing works [03:56].

  • The "Second Opinion": Why your family and friends are your best editors [03:44].

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