OSCAR provides a framework for planning, writing, and editing outstanding UCAS personal statements.

It is free to all UK state schools and colleges.

 

Based on our rigorous research into what admissions staff are really looking for in UCAS applications, OSCAR offers:

  • A clear personal statement structure for students to follow.

  • Quality-assured sources of suggested wider reading.

  • An intuitive feedback interface for teacher comments on a student’s statement.

  • Interactive modules that give guidance on HE and apprenticeships.


personal statements

Once a school or college is set up on OSCAR, students will gain access to an activity-based process which helps them to:

  • Display their academic personality and potential.

  • Provide evidence about key motivations for wanting to study a subject.

  • Showcase a piece of independent research, enhancing their chances of receiving an offer.

  • Analyse relevant academic activities and work experience effectively

  • Report on a selection of extra-curricular activities

 
I’m finding OSCAR very helpful; it has a lot of valuable content which has helped me perfectly describe and phrase my skills correctly for my personal statement
— OSCAR student
 

Students

Students get resources and a structured programme which is proven to increase their chances of getting a university offer. Activities which encourage students to analyse a topic of interest in the manner of an undergraduate provide an excellent opportunity for enrichment.

Staff

The OSCAR system reduces staff workloads and strengthens teacher support for personal statements. Subject-specific pathways are available and OSCAR guides teachers in providing efficient and targeted feedback.

Senior managers

The OSCAR system provides a means of overseeing all applications within a school. Giving teachers access to up-to-date resources and activities ensures that key messages about personal statements are co-ordinated across a school or college.


Would you like your UK State school or college to have a free OSCAR account?

If so, please contact us via [email protected] to learn more.