UCAS Personal Statement

ChatGPT aids UCAS personal statement writing (4,000 characters max) by brainstorming authentic ideas, structuring narratives, and polishing drafts while preserving your voice for Russell Group unis.

UCAS Essentials

Structure (80/20 academic/extracurricular): Opening hook + subject passion (15%) → Academic interest (40%) → Skills/experience (25%) → Extracurriculars (10%) → Close (10%)

AI Ethics: Brainstorm/structure only—no full drafts. Universities detect plagiarism; authenticity wins.

Brainstorming Prompts

Experience Mining

My profile: [GPA/SUBJECTS/CLUBS]. UCAS course: [e.g., Computer Science]. Generate 8 story ideas: Academic passion (reading/projects), Skills (leadership/problem-solving), Why uni (specific programs). Rank by impact.

Super-Curricular Ideas

[SUBJECT] super-curriculars: 5 books/podcasts/articles, 3 projects/experiments, MOOCs/competitions. Tie to course: [SPECIFIC UNI MODULE].

Structure & Drafting

Full Statement Framework

Build UCAS skeleton for [COURSE]: 47-line structure. Para 1: Hook + passion origin → Para 2-3: Academic depth (2 examples) → Para 4: Skills via ECs/work → Para 5: Uni fit + future.

Oxbridge Variant

Oxbridge [COURSE] (Cambridge/Imperial): 70% academics: reading list, EPs. Specific tutors/modules. Admissions test prep mention.

Polish & Voice

Authenticity Check

My draft [PASTE]. UCAS score: Voice student-like or AI? Content specific/authentic? Structure balanced? Rewrite flagged sections in Year 13 tone.

Word Count Optimizer

Trim to 3900 chars: [PASTE]. Prioritize academics. Concise phrasing while maintaining voice.

Workflow

• Brainstorm: 10 ideas → Top 3

• Research: Uni sites/courses

• Draft: Framework + stories

• Polish: Voice/authenticity

• Check: 70% academic, char count

UK Timeline: Apply by Jan 31 (Oxbridge Oct); equal consideration until June