Counselor or Agent: what’s the difference and why does it matter?
Around the world, students considering university applications outside of their home country are faced with choices about who to turn to for …
Five top tips for UCAS Clearing
UCAS Clearing can seem like a stressful process, with students and families feeling as if they must panic buy to find a …
Three things to consider when looking to study in London
Many students considering the UK for their university study are attracted to studying in London. As the UK’s political, economic and cultural …
Three tips to help you to choose where to apply in the UK
with the subject playing a key factor in your choice. Here are three top tips on how to go through the process: …
A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing the UCAS Personal Statement
The first step to a good UCAS Personal Statement is to have chosen the subject you are applying for, consistent across the …
Podcast Episode 29: the IB Diploma and the UK
In this longer episode, I explore the IB Diploma and the context of UK schools and UK universities. Speaking with Pippa Gibbs …
Podcast Episode 28: the new English GCSEs, with Dr Andy Kemp
In this episode I interview Dr Andy Kemp, Head of Senior School at Wells Cathedral School in England. Our focus is the new suite …
You’ve got the offers, now where should you choose to go?
At this time of year, students are – hopefully – in a position of choice between which university offer to accept. Sometimes …
Podcast Episode 27: Do you need to use UCAS to apply to UK universities?
Though the vast majority of students will apply to UK universities using UCAS, from time to time other routes seem possible. In …
Podcast Episode 25: The New IB Maths and UK University Entry
An overview of how the changes to IB Maths may impact entry to UK universities, with discussion from Melanie Moorhouse of St …
