Aug 3, 2021 | Parenting, UCAS
In a normal year, Year 12 lays the foundation for making UCAS applications in Year 13. It used to include attending open days, visiting UCAS fairs, completing work experience and having workshops on writing personal statements. It’s a tried and tested process aimed at...
Jul 13, 2021 | A Levels, UCAS
Clearing 2022: How to be successful. Every year thousands of students find their perfect course through Clearing on UCAS. It is there for universities to fill their courses as well as providing a safety net for students who have been unsuccessful in their...
May 25, 2021 | A Levels, Careers, UCAS
My son in Year 10 recently asked me what is the best subject when choosing your A level subjects, to get into university. I thought for a while and then said Maths, because more university courses specify Maths A level than any other subject. However, there is a BIG...
Jul 14, 2020 | A Levels, Careers, UCAS
WHAT NEXT? Your options after A level results day. If August 13th is a significant day in your house there’s also no doubt been much soul searching over the last few months about student options after A level results day. The Covid-19 pandemic has presented this...
Jun 24, 2020 | A Levels, UCAS
A parents’ rough guide to UCAS to help you and your child make informed decisions about next year. I have a son in Year 12. This time last year I was looking forward to taking him to university open days, perhaps having a couple of weekends away in cities as far...
