The UCAS deadline is drawing close and undoubtedly for you and your students there will be a relief once those applications have been sent. However quite often the second part is the hardest, the waiting. Below we have broken down the months on the lead up to starting university courses and what students can expect…Continue Reading UCAS Applications Have Been Sent…… What Happens Next?
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Applying to University as a Mature Student
Applying to university as a mature student can be a very daunting process; in this blog we address the common themes we get asked about to support mature students through the process. Consider the practicalities of studying a degree Starting a degree is a big decision, and there are likely some things you will need…Continue Reading Applying to University as a Mature Student
Virtually Possible: Our tips on how students can get what they need from online events
Whether it’s Zoom, Teams, Google Classroom, Skype or a combination of all and more, the last few months have been full of virtual events. You are likely to have received emails from UCAS, universities and a multitude of other event hosts encouraging you to attend the latest online information, advice and guidance sessions. At the…Continue Reading Virtually Possible: Our tips on how students can get what they need from online events
How to advise your students to fine tune their personal statement in under 4000 characters
As teachers and advisers, you will be helping students edit their personal statements. There is always a lot of emphasis from universities on the importance of the personal statement and we understand that students can feel the pressure or find themselves overwhelmed! So, we have decided to share our top ways to help your students…Continue Reading How to advise your students to fine tune their personal statement in under 4000 characters
Working with schools and colleges
It’s been a whirlwind few months for those working in schools, colleges and universities. We’ve all learnt how to work from a range of classrooms, living rooms and kitchens, mastering the arts of Zoom, Google Meet or Meetandengage here at City. We’ve been taking a look at what we can do to best help support…Continue Reading Working with schools and colleges
A guide to writing the UCAS reference
The recent changes to qualifications have given even more importance to the UCAS reference and their role in a student’s application. Here, we will provide some top tips for school and college staff who are asked to support a students application with a reference. Looking at the structure Firstly, we encourage that where possible the…Continue Reading A guide to writing the UCAS reference