In this episode, Scott and Freya talk about how you apply to university through UCAS and give some top tips. This includes discussing the key parts of the UCAS application process, with a focus on the Personal Statement. They also answer the question of whether you should put a disability, such as autism, on your application.

00:00 – Introduction

00:33 – UCAS application

04:50 – Should I tell UCAS I’m autistic?

06:20 – Support and the Discovery Project

09:54 – UCAS application continued

13:40 – Introduction to the Personal Statement[FM1]

15:03 – Tips for writing your Personal Statement

20:36 – Ask the Students: What type of experiences did you reference in your personal statement?

23:44 – Ask the Students: What was the opening line of your personal statement?

25:10 – Who reads your Personal Statement?

27:19 – Scott and Freya choose 1 top tip for writing a Personal Statement

UCAS Application

https://www.ucas.com/

https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/individual-needs/disabled-students/support-disabled-students-frequently-asked-questions

Personal Statements

https://causeway.education/howto

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/personal-statement