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Is not doing the extra Cambridge personal statement disadvantageous?

I am applying to study law at Cambridge and am also applying to this at all my other unis. As a result, I don't need to use the Cambridge extra personal statement to talk about a different subject which I am applying to study at Cambridge. I do have specific reasons for wanting to study at Cambridge (related to specific modules they offer, e.g. Legal History), however I have already mentioned lots of my supercurriculars related to this. I also don't want my personal statement to be too history heavy as that's not the course I am applying for. Therefore, I am wondering if anyone knows if not writing this will be disadvantageous for my application (as opposed to other students who might mention specific reasons for applying to Cambridge).
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by lawofducks123
I am applying to study law at Cambridge and am also applying to this at all my other unis. As a result, I don't need to use the Cambridge extra personal statement to talk about a different subject which I am applying to study at Cambridge. I do have specific reasons for wanting to study at Cambridge (related to specific modules they offer, e.g. Legal History), however I have already mentioned lots of my supercurriculars related to this. I also don't want my personal statement to be too history heavy as that's not the course I am applying for. Therefore, I am wondering if anyone knows if not writing this will be disadvantageous for my application (as opposed to other students who might mention specific reasons for applying to Cambridge).

Not at all, it sounds like you've covered everything

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