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...
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...
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...
Amongst the understandable confusion of this year’s GCSEs and A levels being cancelled and teachers awarding predicted grades, we also need to spare a thought for those pupils who would be expecting to receive vital progression guidance over the forthcoming weeks on their next steps...
The majority of young people are still choosing to attend university and study for a degree. But if you're someone who is asking 'Is uni right for me?' then this article is for you. You should apply because you are passionate about the subject and relish the...
Along with all the choices of different universities and degree courses there is also the decision of whether to take a gap year. There are no doubt advantages and disadvantages to pursuing this break in your studies and ultimately it comes down to what is...