All sections of the UCAS application form, including the personal statement, are carefully assessed and taken into account when making a final decision on an applicant’s eligibility. The personal statement is a crucial part of the UCAS application. It is your opportunity to demonstrate your genuine interest and passion in the subject area, to explain in your own words why you think you are suitable for the course and to show what extra-curricular activities you have taken part in that are relevant to the academic field.