How To Answer The New UCAS Personal Statement Questions
If you are applying to university through UCAS, the personal statement now looks a bit different. Instead of one long…
Category: Starting Uni
What To Buy On Your First Big Shop At Uni
There’s a very specific kind of chaos that comes with your first proper food shop at uni. You walk in…
Is University Still Worth It For Most Students?
For a lot of people finishing sixth form or college, university feels less like a choice and more like the…
How The Cambridge STEM SMART Programme Helps State-School Students
If you’re studying maths or science A-levels, you’ll know how tough it can be to stay on top of everything…
UCAS Extra Activities: What Counts And What Doesn’t
If you’re filling out your UCAS form and have reached the bit about “Extra Activities,” you’re probably wondering what you’re…
Russell Group Universities List: What’s All the Fuss About?
You have probably heard people talking about the Russell Group Universities. Or bragging about having been to one. But if…
Write a Kick Ass Personal Statement for Your University Applications
Crafting a compelling personal statement is a vital step in the university application process. However, it’s also a step that…
A Simple Guide to UCAS for First Time Applicants
When I first considered applying to university, the UCAS system seemed like a complex maze. Looking back now, I wish…
I Received More Than One University Offer: How Do I Choose Between Them?
This happened to me when I applied for Uni. The excitement of having choices was great, but it was tempered…
Choosing Between a Campus University and a City University
Campus vs city universities, the age old debate. Although I attended a city university during my time studying, I frequently…