<p>I'm not sure if anyone will really be able to answer this (or will even know what a UCAS Personal Statement is/consists of haha), but I was just wondering if it was possible to maybe use this for the CommonApp essay?
I spent a very long time writing it (and managed to get offers from 4 universities in the UK), and I think it's pretty good, but I'm applying to the US as well. My only problem is that the PS, despite its name, is really not very personal compared to what US universities usually want.
Mine basically consists of a lot of information on why I want to study the course I applied for (Psychology) and how my past work experience and being an IB diploma student has helped me academically. </p>
<p>Again, and related...
If I don't end up using it for my CommonApp Essay, what about using main parts of it for one of my college essays? (Which asks you to write about "intellectual interests" etc, and therefore I can talk about why I want to study the subject and so on..)</p>
<p>I’m sorry for replying so late, but this will probably serve as a good reference for people who have similar queries in the future.
I go to an international school, and based on my experiences, DO NOT use your UCAS essay for the common app. Whilst UK universities are more skill-focused, US universities often look for personality – something that will set you apart. Your transcript will show your academic capabilities. Use your Common app essay to tell the University admissions office more about who you are as a person.</p>
<p>dacheesefreakk is correct. managing to get 4 offers from UK universities because of your PS only implies that your PS is good for UK admission purposes. while i would not want to judge your PS, i have seen very little UCAS PSes that truly include a personal, unique touch beyond the perfunctory I am interested in xx course because of yy particular aspects of the course and zz activities and work attachments. </p>
<p>if you truly wish to get into a top US university, please do take the time to come up with a common app essay that uniquely represents your personality and character. Merely replicating a UCAS PS shows a lack of self-awareness and initiative to present oneself according to what the colleges require, unless your interest in psychology can truly set you apart from the other ten thousands odd of applicants who are applying. </p>
<p>as for college essays, if they do ask for intellectual interests (which is not very common imo) you may adapt parts of ur PS but most probably you would have to link it back to what the school can offer in terms of developing your passion for those particular interests.</p>