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. […]
Widening Access at Dundee Uni

Deciding to apply to university is an exciting and life changing decision. If you have the drive and ambition, we want to help you succeed and look forward to helping you. To achieve these aims we coordinate the following programmes: Access Summer School, OSS, Reach, ACES and Discovering Degrees Click the link below to find out more information about the […]
Abertay University

Check out the link below to see what it’s like to study at Abertay University as an undergraduate and find out more info on how to apply!
University of the Highlands and Islands

Check out the link below to see what it’s like to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands as an undergraduate and find out more info on how to apply! They also have a great filter tool on their website to easily allow you to see which HN courses they have available as […]
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Check out the link below to see what it’s like to study at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland as an undergraduate and find out more info on how to apply!
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. […]
What are ‘Articulation Routes’ to University?

Articulation is the process of going to college for 1 or 2 years before going to university, and entering the linked university course in its 2nd or 3rd year. Articulation routes are specific to each college/university and provide an easier transition to university. Please see attached articulation resource.
University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland aims to have a transformational influence on the economic, social and cultural development of the west of Scotland and beyond. Check out their website to see which courses are available! This University offers A named contact Outreach sessions or activities Pre-application help Guidance for offer holders A web page for care leavers […]
University of Strathclyde

Click the link to find out more information about what it’s like to study as an undergraduate at the University of Strathclyde. This University offers A named contact Outreach sessions or activities Pre-application help Guidance for offer holders A web page for care leavers Careers advice and support after graduation Student accommodation Specific funding that’s just for care leavers […]
The University of Edinburgh

Check out the link below to see what it’s like to study at the University of Edinburgh as an undergraduate and find out more info on how to apply! This University offers A named contact Outreach sessions or activities Pre-application help Guidance for offer holders A web page for care leavers Careers advice and support after graduation A […]