Monthly Archives: October 2013
Layout and formatting mistakes to avoid when making a CV
Towards the end of A levels or university, you’ll probably need to write a CV. It’s may well be the case that you haven’t got one that can simply be updated, and that’s okay. Once you get through the hard … … read more
Tips on doing research for coursework
Now that your uni coursework is probably starting to pile up, it’s really time to start thinking about doing some good ol’ fashioned research. Hopefully you’ve made it to a library tutorial, or at the very least into the library, … … read more
Slimming your personal statement down to meet the UCAS character limit
If you’re deep into the task of writing your personal statement for your UCAS application, you may be having a hard time figuring out how to fit everything you do into so few characters. There are a few tips to … … read more
I am taking a gap year: should I apply to uni this year or next?
So you’ve reached October in your final year of secondary education, and decided that you can’t stomach another year of education right away. Or, to put a more positive spin on things, you’ve decided that the attractions of a gap … … read more
Disability support for students in higher education
If you’re a student with a disability or learning difficulty and are entering (or have already entered) a higher education institution, you may be eligible for extra disability support from your university and the government to help you through your … … read more
Getting help with English if it isn’t your first language
Over the last couple of decades the makeup of the UK population has changed rapidly. As a full member of the European Union, tens of thousands of families, many with young children, have settled here, as have thousands more from … … read more
What can careers advisors do for you?
You’ve probably heard mention of careers advisor at some point throughout your academic life, but may not be sure what they do or how they can help you. This blog post will help you get your head around why it’s … … read more
Do you need to brush up on your maths skills?
Perhaps you’ve finished your GCSEs, A levels or even university and have managed to get through your formal maths studies. You probably want to just move on and never look back. After all, who needs maths after secondary school? First … … read more
Are you ready for the UCAS October 15th deadline?
The first round of UCAS application deadlines is coming up in less than a week, so if you’re considering applying for medicine, dentistry, veterinary sciences, Oxford or Cambridge then this blog post is for you. Hopefully you’ve already considered where … … read more
Developing Time Management Skills
One of the key skills you should think about whether you’re studying GCSEs, A levels or have started university is that of time management. This is something that a lot of job listings ask for in their skill requirements, and … … read more