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Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:25
Prompt #1: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please...
Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:20
Prompt #4: Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no...
Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:13
Prompt #1: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please...
Mon, 25/01/2016 - 14:09
Some people say writing a personal statement is easy – maybe it is, but it’s difficult to write a personal statement well.
As this is such a big topic to cover, we suggest taking a look at our...
Tue, 24/11/2015 - 13:31
If you're looking at your post 18 options, it usually means:
You’ve finished your last A-level exams
You’ve completed your college course
Your apprenticeship is ending...
Tue, 24/11/2015 - 12:30
We've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about the Common App Essay. Writing your Common Application Essay should be a highlight of your school year, so just in case you’re feeling...
Fri, 16/10/2015 - 11:47
The maximum number of words you can submit for your Common App essay is 650. It must also be a minimum of 250 words.
If your essays do not adhere to these guidelines, you will not be able to submit...
Thu, 31/01/2013 - 14:14
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already been considering joining the British army.
But what are the key things you need to think about before making the decision and committing yourself to...
Mon, 28/01/2013 - 10:16
Here are some example questions to help you prepare for your PGCE university interview.
As well as the example questions below, you can find further help in our University Interviews Guide....
Mon, 28/01/2013 - 09:10
There are many different questions you may be asked at your Speech and Language Therapy university interview, so we've provided a comprehensive list of those commonly asked by nursing admissions...
Sat, 26/01/2013 - 15:15
There are many different questions you may be asked at your Social Work university interview, so we've provided a comprehensive list of those commonly asked by nursing admissions tutors at UK...
Fri, 25/01/2013 - 14:49
There are many different questions you may be asked at your Physiotherapy university interview, so we've provided a comprehensive list of those commonly asked by Physiotherapy admissions tutors at UK...
Mon, 07/01/2013 - 15:21
We've found that the Postgraduate process is a recurring subject among our students and getting into Postgrad study at Oxford and Cambridge can be a minefield when you embark on making an application...
Fri, 04/01/2013 - 17:23
If you're having doubts about attending a large university, have you considered completing your higher education at a college?
There are now many colleges across the UK offering degrees in at least...
Thu, 29/11/2012 - 09:08
I'm a Mature student - who can I ask to write a reference for me?
Don't worry if you've been out of education for a few years or more - you can still easily obtain a reference for your UCAS...
Thu, 29/11/2012 - 08:43
Part of the UCAS application form involves getting someone to write you a reference.
Help! Who can write my UCAS reference?
UCAS references are normally written by someone who knows you at school...
Tue, 06/11/2012 - 11:22
There are 3 categories of postgraduate course available to study in the UK: Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate, Masters (MSc, MA, MPhil, etc.) and Doctorate (PhD, DPhil, etc).
Here we outline the...
Thu, 25/10/2012 - 09:53
For many mature students, choosing a university to study at is far more than selecting an institution that teaches the degree programme you wish to study.
If you have few commitments,...
Sun, 20/05/2012 - 13:55
We talk to Dan Parker, founder of online SMS business, FireText.Tell us a bit about your business, FireText.FireText is a simple & affordable online platform for sending and receiving text...
Tue, 24/04/2012 - 16:36
Got questions or concerns about joining the British Army? Check out our FAQ below to find your answers.
1) What is the minimum/maximum age for joining the British Army?
There are more than 100...