how to write the BEST UCAS personal statement (NEW 2026 format)

📝 (OPEN FOR '26-'27) Get a personal statement review from me: https://forms.gle/dKnsNjYzkWEDPvPM8 Writing a personal statement can feel overwhelming, but this video will guide you through the process step-by-step. The 2026 personal statement format changes things even more, and most people have no idea what they're doing. In this video, I go through the strategy that'll put you ahead of 90% of applicants and help you craft a personal statement that actually gets you into your dream university. I'll walk you through the 3-question structure, explain what admissions officers are looking for in each section, and share practical strategies for crafting a strong application using real examples. 🔗 Links: UCAS 2026 personal statement guidance video:    • Video   The Student Room: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/univ... UniAdmissions: https://www.uniadmissions.co.uk/perso... UCAS written guide to using AI in your personal statement: https://www.ucas.com/applying/applyin... Akshar’s channel:    / @akshar.p   UCAS subject-specific guidance for writing a personal statement for the new format: https://www.ucas.com/applying/applyin... 🌐 Get my GCSE flashcards at my website: https://arnavprasad.com ⌛ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Get tailored feedback from me 01:30 Overview and context 02:39 Changes from 2026 03:46 Question 1 07:01 Question 2 09:44 Question 3 11:28 Advice on writing 11:33 Writing tip 1 14:12 Writing tip 2 14:43 Applying for a joint honours degree 15:13 Applying for multiple subjects 15:59 The Golden Rule of writing a personal statement 19:19 Writing tip 3 21:41 Sidenote on the use of AI 22:07 How to get feedback 23:47 "I don't have any supercurriculars" 25:08 Don't get complacent 26:23 Outro 💬 Let's Talk: 📷 Instagram →   / arnavisuals   📩 Email → [email protected] 🌐 Website → https://arnavprasad.com 👨🏽‍🎓 Who I am: I'm a student in the UK who, having achieved 12 Grade 9s at GCSE and 4 A*s at A-level, aims to help others lead more productive and enjoyable lives. I give my insights into studying techniques and student life, as well as talk about technology and lifestyle. ❓ FAQs: ➤ What are you studying at university? Computer Science. ➤ What year are you in? First year. ➤ What A-levels did you do? A-levels (Y13): Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Computer Science AS-levels (Y12): Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Economics ➤ Which GCSEs did you do? I did 12 subjects: Maths, Further Maths, English Language, English Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, German, Geography, Religious Studies (in Y10), and Business. ⚙️ My Gear: 🧮 GCSE/A-level Calculator: https://amzn.to/4c1DrDz 🎥 Camera: Sony α6300 (discontinued) → https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/su... 🔍 Lenses: https://amzn.to/4643ok5 and https://amzn.to/3SajRy1 ⌨️ Keyboard: Steelseries Apex 7 (Steelseries Blue Switches) → https://amzn.to/48cQJeX 🖱️ Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB (Black) → https://amzn.to/41W61CF 🖥️ PC Specs: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/GXzhCz ⬛ Mousepad: Utimor XXL Mouse Mat → https://amzn.to/3RYcwkW P.S. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a small kickback from.