Personal Statement Worksheet
A personal statement is a short summary of your education and work experiences and achievements. If you are applying to a college or university course or even an apprenticeship you will need to create a personal statement. A personal statement is an opportunity to sell yourself, as different courses and apprenticeships can be quite competitive. […]
UCAS: Key Dates
On this link you will find all the key dates relating to UCAS applications. It is important to be aware of these deadlines if you are thinking of applying to university or college.
What is Contextualised Admissions?
Unis know that grades can be influenced by a range of factors, so to make the processes fairer, some unis offer something called contextual admissions. This is where the university considers any barriers you may face, and will either reduce their grade requirements or give extra consideration when deciding whether to give you an offer. […]
Young Scottish Talent Leavers Booklet
We have created a booklet for information on UCAS, care experienced named contacts at colleges and universities and lots more!
University Personal Statement Examples
Browse over 2,000 university personal statement examples by subject, from A to Z.
UCAS Support for Applicants Who Are Care Experienced
If you’re a care leaver or looked after child applying to higher education, there’s support available to help you with finance, settling in, and accommodation. The UCAS website has tips for making the application process easier, as well as links to other organisations like ‘Who Cares?’ who can offer extra help.
Changing Courses
After you’ve started a course you might realise it’s not the right one for you. This can be scary, but your college or university offers support to help. Your institution’s Student Services will talk you through everything you need to know. They might also be able to help resolve a problem that means you don’t […]
Top Tips: UCAS Fairs
This video gives some hints and tips when attending UCAS Fairs to help you prepare before attending so you can make the most of these great events.
UCAS Application Cost
UCAS is the the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service and the way you apply for college or university in the UK. This Youtube video explains the UCAS application costs. Some schools may cover the cost of your UCAS application.
UCAS: Making Changes
This link gives you all the information you need if you have to make a change to your UCAS application.