You only have one opportunity to submit a personal statement. It’s crucial to feel that you have written the best possible version - one that tells the story of you, reveals your desire to study your chosen degree and hopefully enables you to stand out...
Hopefully you’ll have caught up with Parts One and Two of this series already. If not, please do check them out on our articles page. Our final part of the series will help to focus your attention on starting your personal statement and getting some initial thoughts down...
This week we’ve compiled a list of crucial Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to writing your Personal Statement. Do Do research your course thoroughly so you can explain WHY you have chosen to study it Spend some time in the months leading up to your application researching different courses and...
We’re two months into quarantine and although many restrictions are easing, many pupils are still studying from home. Even those who started off at the beginning of lockdown with bundles of enthusiasm for hunkering down to accomplish some serious work are starting to slow down, become distracted and increase...
For many of us, lockdown has been a demanding struggle – working remotely, supporting our children’s learning and coping with confinement, endless snacks and a constantly messy house. Then we add in the anxiety around the virus and the uncertainty of our future. But if...
Earlier this year a study by the charity Education and Employers revealed a huge disconnect between the career aspirations of our teenagers and actual jobs available in the UK. The survey results of 7000 young people revealed a massive gap in the provision of realistic...
During a time when the school structure is in flux and we’re absorbing the not-so-positive daily news, it’s important for pupils to maintain perspective and well-being. We recommend structure, exercise, gratitude and the occasional flex of the brain as essential tools to maintain a healthy...
Occupying two of the top three slots in the World University Rankings, Cambridge and Oxford are seen as the pinnacle of higher education. But are you thinking about applying to Oxbridge?Long thought of as nigh on impossible to be accepted unless you’re posh and privately...
Research Over many years, scientists have proven that we are divided into two categories as to how we approach our lives. Some people believe that when we are born we possess a certain level of intelligence and ability that is unchangeable. Alternatively, some people believe the...
If you believe university might be the progression route for you, you might be asking yourself how to choose a uni during lockdown? Actually, now is the ideal opportunity to take an open day from home. Using our five Cs process, you’ll be best positioned...