Why university shouldn’t be the default option
University is an obvious option for many school leavers. Today, almost half of young people choose to pursue a degree [...]
In a Daze over Days: A quick guide to visiting universities
Applying for university can seem like a daunting task when there are so many details to consider, including when to [...]
Alternatives to A Levels: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
In our A Level Alternatives series this week, we look at the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The IB continuum of [...]
Oxbridge applications: tips from current students
The prestigious universities of Oxford and Cambridge are rightly renowned for being hard to get into. But Oxbridge’s academic reputation [...]
Arriving at uni: what to pack
As many students are about to find out if they’ve got into their choice of uni and course, we share [...]
Should I study for my dream job or settle for something safer?
In autumn 2020, you may have seen on the news and across social media that the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, said [...]
What universities are looking for
This article will give your students an insight into the things that higher education institutions look for in applications. For [...]
The perfect interview answer formula
If I had £1 for every time I was asked about the perfect way to answer interview questions the HMRC [...]
The value of an internship
I graduated in the summer of 2019, moved home, worked three part-time jobs, and applied to what felt like 100 [...]
Distance learning: the realities
Distance learning, home study, e-learning, remote study, online learning – the terminology varies, and, whilst there may be differences, all [...]