引言

在英国顶尖大学的申请竞争中，个人陈述（Personal Statement） 是展现孩子学术热情、个人特质与潜力的关键材料。2026年起，UCAS将采用新版“三问题”格式，更加聚焦学生的专业匹配度与成长经历。

“对于孩子申请大学的事情虽然担心，但总是感觉帮不上忙。”

很多家长经常会这样问，今天我们就用这篇文章来解说，作为家长，在孩子升学准备工作中，家长能做些什么？具体该怎么做才能在孩子撰写个人陈述时提供有效支持？如何帮助他们在有限的篇幅内，清晰传递自己的独特优势？

MAS升学指导将从新版格式解析、具体写作策略、常见误区规避三个维度，为您提供实用建议，助力孩子脱颖而出。

一、理解新版个人陈述：三大核心问题

2026年UCAS改革后，个人陈述将围绕以下三个问题展开（每个问题建议300-500词）：

问题1：为什么想学习这个专业？

帮助孩子阐述对该学科的热情、兴趣的起源，以及未来的学习与职业目标。

问题2：你的学历和学习经历如何为这门课程做准备？

鼓励孩子将学术成绩与课程所需的技能联系起来。

问题3：你还做了哪些准备？这些经历有何帮助？

支持孩子讨论校外的相关活动（如实习、志愿活动或个人项目），并说明这些经历如何为大学学习打下基础。

MAS升学指导详细拆解：

问题1：为什么想学习这个专业？

重中之重：在回答这个问题前，还有一个前置地，更关键的问题，孩子该学什么专业？

英国本科申请一般要求集中于一个专业或者相近专业，所以学生在上高中之后就应该开始构思这个问题。

家长可做的支持：

✅分析总结孩子个人天赋，结合家族学术基因传承与个人职业经验帮助孩子头脑风暴。

✅帮助展现孩子的学术热情与长期规划。

✅引导孩子回忆“兴趣萌芽”（如一本启发性的书籍、一次实验室参观）。

✅帮助梳理未来职业目标，并关联专业选择（例如：“学习生物化学→希望研发抗癌药物”）。

✅避坑提示：避免空泛陈述（如“从小热爱科学”），需用具体事例支撑。

问题2：你的学术经历如何为这门课做准备？

核心目标：证明孩子的学术适配性。

家长可做的支持：

✅初步建议：鼓励孩子做自主拓展学习（如Coursera, MOOC课程、学术论文阅读，实验室，专业项目等）。

✅深层技巧：帮助孩子寻找潜在学术资源。

问题3：除了学术，还做了哪些准备？

核心目标：展示实践能力与个人成长。

家长可做的支持：

✅利用职业经验，借力亲朋好友的学术能力帮助学生搜寻潜在的实习经验。

✅挖掘非学术经历：积累企业实习经验、志愿活动、家庭责任。

✅帮助孩子提炼可迁移技能（社团领导力→团队协作能力）。

案例参考：一名工程申请者通过“维修家用电器”项目体现问题解决能力。

二、家长行动指南：从反思到落笔，如何帮孩子做好文书准备四步走

引导反思：与孩子聊聊选择该专业的原因，是什么激发了他们的兴趣？

梳理经历：协助孩子列出与计划申请的大学专业课程相关的学术和个人经历。

探讨目标：讨论孩子的职业规划，以及该课程如何助其实现目标。

强调针对性：避免空泛描述，聚焦具体经历和成就。

步骤一：启发孩子深度反思

问题清单：

“哪些时刻让你确定对这个专业的热爱？”

“你曾如何克服某个学习难点？这个过程体现了哪些心路历程？”

步骤二: 协助孩子构建“经验库”

除了学校帮每位学生准备的升学表格，父母也可以帮助孩子回忆值得记录的细节

分类总结：

学术经历            课外活动               个人特质

A-Level数学A*   机器人竞赛全国奖   抗压能力（兼顾学业与竞赛）

步骤三：探讨职业发展目标

"未来想从事什么样的具体工作？"

"这个专业将怎么帮助实现这个职业目标？"

步骤四：确保内容有支持

"每个观点是否有具体细节支撑？"

"所有描写是否都展现了个人成长或者可以落地的成果？"

三. 规避四大常见误区

泛泛而谈 → 改用数据与细节（如“领导化学社完成3个创新实验”）。

重复信息 → 确保每个问题贡献新内容。

过度包装 → 真诚比华丽辞藻更重要。

拖延提交 → 预留至少1个月修改时间。

 四、MAS升学指导的终极建议

“顶尖大学寻找的是有故事的人，而非完美履历。家长的角色是帮孩子找到‘那条贯穿所有经历的红线’——即他们独特的学术及未来职业规划道路叙事。”

结语

个人陈述是孩子与大学对话的桥梁，父母的支持能让他们走得更稳、更远。不妨周末就与孩子聊聊"大学选什么专业"，"未来从事什么行业"。这样的交流往往能激发出最真实、最有价值的申请素材，或许改变孩子未来的机会，正在这次家庭沟通之中.

作者：马可煜

          王娅妮

Helping Your Child Stand Out in 2026 University Applications

MAS University Guidance: Your Practical Companion to the New UCAS Personal Statement Format

Starting in 2026, UCAS personal statements will follow a new structure focused on three core questions. At MAS, we’re here to guide families through this change with practical advice and strategies to support your child every step of the way.

Understanding the New Format: The 3 Key Questions

Each student will now respond to three questions (recommended length: 300–500 words per question). Here's what they mean—and how you can help as a parent:

Q1. Why do you want to study this course?

This is all about academic passion, personal motivation, and long-term vision.

How parents can help:

✅Support reflection: Talk with your child about what first sparked their interest—was it a book, a project, a class, or a conversation?

✅Connect the dots: Help them reflect on how this passion has grown over time.

✅Link to the future: Discuss long-term goals. For example, "I want to study biochemistry so I can research new cancer treatments."

✅Encourage specificity: Avoid vague statements like “I’ve always loved science.” Ask for concrete examples.

Q2. How have your studies prepared you for this course?

This is where academic readiness shines through.

How parents can help:

✅Highlight key subjects and grades that relate to the course.

✅Encourage your child to discuss specific topics, projects, or independent research that strengthened their understanding.

✅Recommend further academic exploration through online courses (e.g., Coursera, MOOC) or guided reading.

✅Show how schoolwork helped build transferable skills like analysis, writing, or logical thinking.

Q3. What else have you done to prepare, and why does it matter?

This question reveals your child’s initiative beyond the classroom.

How parents can help:

✅Help your child reflect on meaningful extracurriculars: internships, summer programmes, clubs, personal projects, competitions.

✅If your child hasn’t had formal opportunities, don’t worry—encourage them to talk about:

✅Part-time jobs (e.g. showing time management and responsibility)

✅Family duties (e.g. caring for siblings, household management)

✅Hobbies or self-initiated projects (e.g. repairing home appliances, leading a group project)

Tip: Universities value initiative, not prestige. Real stories make applications memorable.

MAS Parent Strategy Toolkit: A 4-Step Guide

Here’s how you can actively support your child’s personal statement journey:

✅ Step 1: Encourage Deep Reflection

“When did you realise you truly enjoyed this subject?”

“What was a challenge you overcame in your studies? What did you learn from that process?”

✅ Step 2: Build an “Experience Bank”

Work with your child to gather examples from different parts of life.

✅ Step 3: Discuss Career Vision

“What kind of work excites you in the future?”

“How will this university course help you get there?”

Help them connect their academic interests with their long-term goals.

✅ Step 4: Ensure Detail and Relevance

Each point should be supported by a clear example.

Avoid repetition—each section should add fresh value.

Focus on depth, not decoration: sincerity is more powerful than fancy vocabulary.

Four Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Being vague → Use real stories, not generic phrases.

Instead of: “I enjoy leadership.”

Try: “I led our Chemistry Society to complete three student-designed experiments.”

2. Repeating content → Each answer should introduce new ideas or skills.

3. Listing too many skills → Focus on a few well-developed strengths.

4. Using clichés → Avoid overused quotes or dramatic statements. Keep it personal and authentic.

Final Thought from MAS University Guidance

Top universities aren’t just looking for perfect resumes—they want students with a clear sense of purpose and a story to tell. As a parent, your most powerful role is helping your child discover that story: a thread that connects who they are, what they love, and where they want to go.

Sometimes, a weekend conversation—about passions, goals, and ideas—can reveal powerful insights that transform a personal statement from good to unforgettable.

Let us support you in this journey. Together, we can help your child take the next confident step toward a bright academic future.

Author：Asad Ma

Yani Wang