How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Oxbridge
- Zoom (Online)
Your Personal Statement Could Make or Break Your Oxbridge Application
Join me, Cambridge graduate and UK admissions expert Matthew Shapiro, to master the UCAS personal statement and give your application the edge.
Your personal statement is the only part of your UCAS application written entirely in your voice, and it shapes how admissions tutors see your potential. In this live interactive session, I’ll show you how to turn your achievements into compelling answers, using real student examples of strong and weak responses, so you can craft a statement that truly impresses top UK universities.
In This Workshop, You'll Learn:
- Why the personal statement is critical to your application and how it shapes your overall profile.
- How to break down and answer the three-prompt UCAS questions effectively.
- What works, and what doesn’t, through real student examples of strong and weak responses.
- How to highlight your achievements authentically and concisely.
- Writing strategies, structure, and prep tips to make your statement stand out.
- How Crimson supports Year 12 students to maximise their chances with elite UK universities.
Register Now!
After completing the form below you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to join the webinar on 6th May at 6:30pm (GMT).
Interactive Workshop Led By
Matthew S.
Cambridge Alum & UK Admissions Expert
Matthew, originally from Toronto, Canada, studied history at the University of Cambridge. He went on to teach English and History in Japan, where he eventually became the Dean of International Studies at a private boys' school. In his 17 years as Dean, he served as an international college counsellor, helping his students gain admission to universities in Canada and the EU, such as KU Leveun, Amsterdam, Bocconi, UBC, McGill, and UofT.
Rebecca P.
Regional Director, Crimson UK and Europe
Rebecca has 15 years of educational experience in Publishing, EdTech and Admissions. She has previous experience in other global education companies, serving as Publishing Director, eLearning Director, and Digital Director. Rebecca is a mum to two teenage boys at school in the UK. Rebecca has advised hundreds of students from the European and African regions on US and UK university admissions.
Matthew S.
Cambridge Alum & UK Admissions Expert
Matthew, originally from Toronto, Canada, studied history at the University of Cambridge. He went on to teach English and History in Japan, where he eventually became the Dean of International Studies at a private boys' school. In his 17 years as Dean, he served as an international college counsellor, helping his students gain admission to universities in Canada and the EU, such as KU Leveun, Amsterdam, Bocconi, UBC, McGill, and UofT.
Rebecca P.
Regional Director, Crimson UK and Europe
Rebecca has 15 years of educational experience in Publishing, EdTech and Admissions. She has previous experience in other global education companies, serving as Publishing Director, eLearning Director, and Digital Director. Rebecca is a mum to two teenage boys at school in the UK. Rebecca has advised hundreds of students from the European and African regions on US and UK university admissions.
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