Hi Ursula and All
Personal Statements are an essential component of applying to Third Level for mature students as well. As 'other' applicants they need to complete the last section of the CAO form and how they fill it in can make a difference as to whether they are called for interview or not. A number of colleges also require mature applicants to complete their own individual application forms as well and these demand a personal statement type section be completed as well.

UCAS

You can now start applying to UCAS.Perhaps its time too to give some thought to preparing a draft personal statement which may be an intrinsic part of your application.You could begin by gathering original valuable documents and having them copied for future use. Your birth certificate, your Junior Certificate etc