If you are applying to university through UCAS, your personal statement is now three short answers rather than one essay. You answer three set questions, with at least 350 characters for each answer and no more than 4,000 characters in total, including spaces. This format applies from 2026 entry onwards, so it is the one …
Open days are when universities open their doors to prospective students to give them a taste of what it’s like to live and study there. A university open day will usually involve accommodation and facility tours, talks about courses and the opportunity to meet current students and staff. Attending an open day is a great …
If you’re applying for university, you’ll know it’s not an easy time. It’s natural to feel stressed or unsure about the application process. The choices you make now can have a huge impact on your education, and on your life. But you can make the whole process a lot easier by using MyUniChoices. MyUniChoices is …
Every year, tens of thousands of UK students study abroad. And there are plenty of opportunities to do so. With many UK courses offering years or semesters abroad and foreign universities accepting UK students for whole courses, you can now study in almost any country you like. But is studying in a foreign country something …
This guide is about choosing a course. Already know what you want to study and now comparing universities? Read Which university should I go to? Picking a university course can be quite a daunting task. There are so many to choose from, in the UK and abroad. Plus, making big decisions about your future can …
Deciding which university to go to and what to study is a big decision. If your child is currently researching campuses and courses then it’s natural to want to do as much as you can to help them. But it’s important to approach helping your child in the right way – you don’t want to …
David Andrews typifies the kind of expertise and partner that makes MyFutureChoice one of the leaders in careers guidance. His experience combines years of school-side practitioner knowledge with consultancy and policy work for government, private organisations and schools across the UK. A regular on the conference circuit, we couldn’t think of anyone better to establish …
Not many careers guidance professionals set out to work in the field, and that was certainly the case for Isobel Tyndale-Brown. Her path to a multi-disciplinary role at Woodbridge School in Suffolk was via a stint as a make-up entrepreneur and teaching in a gang school in the United States. She is also a regular …
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