Article by Fabafterfifty Is your son or duaghter struggling with their personal statement as they complete their university application?  The latest tips from UCAS will enable you to give them a helping hand. With the January 15 deadline fast approaching, UCAS has released these ten top personal statement tips for anyone applying to university or college. Christmas is a great time to put the finishing touches to the statement, which could be the only piece of written work admissions professionals see before making a decision. The writing should show applicants at their very best and following these ground rules should get you (or your son or daughter) off to a great start. 1.    Express interest in the subject and show real passion UCAS adviser Ross Sanger said: “My major tip is to really show your ambitions and desires for wanting to do the course. In other words, putting across your...