Personal statements

It’s all about you! Boast about the skills and experiences you have gained to get you to your next destination. Set yourself on the right path and remember, you are unique.

Personal statements

It’s all about you! Boast about the skills and experiences you have gained to get you to your next destination. Set yourself on the right path and remember, you are unique.

Personal statements

It’s all about you! Boast about the skills and experiences you have gained to get you to your next destination. Set yourself on the right path and remember, you are unique.

VICTA Vault

Welcome to your personal locker of achievements. Record your journey to success with the VICTA Vault app.

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Hear from the experts

UCAS – Personal statement writing advice

What is a personal statement? Why is so important? Find out how to make yours stand out.

Visit the UCAS website to find out more

Tips for writing your personal statement

Get hints and tips on structure, content and what not to write from an industry expert.

Visit the Complete Universities Guide website

TPT – Tips for writing a cover letter

The Thomas Pocklington Trust give top tips on perfecting your covering letter, don’t underestimate it’s importance in securing you interviews!

Visit the Thomas Pocklington Trust website

TPT – Student Support Facebook Group

Connect with other blind or partially sighted students and share information and tips via TPT’s Student Support Facebook group.

Visit the TPT Student Support Facebook group

RNIB transition guide: bridging the gap

RNIB, in partnership with VICTAR, has produced transition guidance for young people who are blind or partially sighted. Entitled “Your future, your choice: bridging the gap”, the guide outlines the support and services available to assist young people through their journey from school, through further and higher education, and into employment.

Visit the RNIB website

Barclays LifeSkills CV Builder

Barclays’ free CV builder helps you think about what’s relevant and what to disregard. Their online tool can even connect to your Facebook and Twitter accounts to supercharge your CV with the skills and interests that make you unique.

Visit the Barclays LifeSkills website

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Boost your personal statement

Get involved

Give back and stand out.

Find out more

Earn an award

Push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Find out more