News
03/12/11 Featured blogs
Check out our dedicated page that features other interesting and useful blogs from those who are not students.
It includes blogs from serial entrepreneur Ketan Makwana, a molecular biologist currently seeking work, and Orangeo who talk everything about apprenticeships.
08/11/11 Graduate CV Editing Service
We've just launched our new Graduate CV Editing services to help those who have just left university find suitable employment.
Our group of professional editors will help you improve your CV by suggesting ways to improve it, and removing any weaknesses.
They will also comment on its current strengths, as well as edit your CV to fix any spelling or grammar issues.
We hope you find it useful and if you have any comments, questions or feedback, please get in touch at graduatecvs@studential.com.
04/11/11 New Enterprise section
As part of our goal to encourage young people in other directions, as well as university, we've set up a new section dedicated to Enterprise.
If you feel you're a budding entrepreneur and have what it takes to set up your own business, then this may be the right career choice for you.
We will be rapidly expanding this new section over the coming weeks to provide lots of tips and info on starting and running your own business.
In the meantime, please have a browse around what is already in place, and keep checking back as we continue to update it!
02/09/11 UCAS Application Process Guide
Confused about the UCAS application process? Don't worry - we're here to help! We've set up a new section on the site to help guide you through the process - our UCAS Application Process Guide tells you what decisions you need to make, what you need to do with your application and when.
We'll be expanding the guide in the near future to include more comprehensive information about the UCAS process, so we will keep you updated on the latest developments here in our News section.
In the meantime, we hope you find it useful!
31/08/11 UCAS deadlines - 2012 entry
Applying to university in 2012? Make sure you get your application sorted on time with our handy timeline. This has all the important dates you need to know about so that your application form reaches UCAS in good time.
18/08/11 Reasons for studying abroad
What with tuition fees on the rise to a massive £9,000 next year, we've put together a handy article for those thinking of getting out of the country and studying for their degree overseas.
With 6 good reasons to study abroad and some tips on where to start looking for your dream university in a brand new culture, we hope our article helps make your decision a little bit easier!
11/08/11 UCAS for Parents
Is your son or daughter applying to university? Confused about the application process, or want to help them out with it? Check out our new guide for parents.
This page points you to all the most important information you need to know about the UCAS application and what's involved.
10/08/11 Tuition Fees 2012
Confused about what the rise in tuition fees for undergraduates means for you?
We've put together our own little guide to help answer some of the questions you may have about the increase in tuition fees, including how much you have to pay, how to pay it and how much debt you can expect to be in when you complete your degree.
Any feedback would be gratefully received at info@studential.com.
09/08/11 Applying to university FAQ
If you're applying to university this year, either for entry in 2011 or 2012, we now have a handy Frequently Asked Questions area up on the site to help answer any queries you might have about your UCAS applicaiton.
We cover questions on the UCAS application form, eligibility, the UCAS Apply system, qualifications, writing your personal statement and more!
We will be adding more questions and answers in the future, but in the meantime we hope you find it useful and if you havea ny feedback, please get in touch at info@studential.com.
02/08/11 Personal statement timeline
We've set up a personal statement timeline to help guide you through the personal statement writing process, and make sure you make those important decisions in plenty of time so you aren't rushed into putting together your statement at the last minute.
We hope you find it useful and if you have any feedback, please get in touch at info@studential.com.
15/07/11 New personal statement editing and critique services!
If you are struggling to put together your personal statement for entry in 2012, or feel you need a bit of extra help to make it as good as possible, we've launched a range of new personal statement critique and editing services.
Our packages cover a number of levels of personal statement help as well as a variety of turn around times, depending on how quickly you need your statement edited and critiqued. They are also all individually priced, so there's bound to be a service suitable for you!
We are pleased to be able to offer more help to prospective university students this season and we look forward to contributing your success in securing your degree place. If you have any questions about our new services, please get in touch at critique@studential.com.
20/06/11 New Open Days section!
We have recently launched a brand new page on university open days. This handy section features a calendar of all the major university open days coming up in the future.
If you are uncertain as to which universities you may be interested in attending, browse through the calendar at your leisure. If you have particular institutions in mind already, you can use the search function to find the universities you want to visit.
We hope you find this new feature useful - we will be developing it further in the future so you can keep a list of open days you are attending, invite your friends to come along, and also be able to check out what open days they are attending.
If you have any comments or suggestions about Studential Open Days, please contact us at opendays@studential.com.
01/10/10 Oxbridge applications
It's now only a couple of weeks until you need to send off your UCAS application if you are intending to apply to Oxbridge.
We've put together our own section on Oxbridge, including information and advice on writing your personal statement, the application process involved, and how to prepare for your interview.
10/09/10 Gap years - learning a language
If you are thinking of taking a gap year or are already embarking on one, check out our new article on learning a language if you think you would like to achieve something during your time out that will useful, enjoyable and looks great on your CV to potential employers!
07/09/10 Freshers' Guide 2010
Starting university this autumn? Feeling nervous? Or excited about starting your course, making new friends and joining clubs and societies?
However you're feeling, check out our brand new Freshers' Guide to give you an idea of what to expect during your first week as a student, and things you may not have considered that you will have to deal with at some point, such as: what to take with you, budgeting, TV licence, which student bank account to get, and more!
03/09/10 UCAS deadlines 2011
You can now find the UCAS deadlines for 2011 entry up on the site here: UCAS deadlines 2011.
While not all of the exact dates have been released by UCAS yet, this should still provide you with a guideline of when you need to have submitted your UCAS application.
25/08/10 Finding a job
Our new section on finding a job is now fully launched. So if you've nearly or just graduated, check it out here to read information on:
And much more!
25/07/10 Welcome to our new CV Doctor!
Studential has recently recruited its own CV Doctor to coincide with the development of our new Jobs section - we have launched the CV Doctor forum at studentdiscussion.co.uk, which registered members can view and post in.
Dr Elizabeth Bacchus is a Career Coach and Founder of The Successful CV Company, a leading UK CV and cover letter writing service.
Elizabeth will be available in the forum to answer all your questions about CV’s, cover letters and applications, providing advice on how to really maximise your potential in the job seeking market and stand out from the crowd.
You will find the CV Doctor forum as a sub forum underneath the Jobs and Careers forum. We hope you find the resource useful and helps you land that dream job!
29/06/10 Clearing Guide 2010
Worried you've under-performed in your exams? Changed your mind about your firm and insurance choices and want to look for a different uni? Won't be able to submit your UCAS application by 30th June?
If you think you will be in a situation that involves going through Clearing, read our Clearing Guide 2010 to find out more and see exactly what happens during the process.
Whatever happens, it's not something you should panic about - our info will help set your mind at ease and answer any questions you may have about Clearing.
28/06/10 Guide to A level results day 2010
With A2 exams almost over, we've published our guide to A level results day for 2010.
Here you can find out what to do on results day (this year the 19th August), what happens if you've met your firm and/or insurance offer, or have missed both of them, plus information on any other things that could happen on results day.
So if you're worried you've under-performed in your exams, we detail the options available to try and set your mind at rest - whatever happens on results day, you are certain to start university in the autumn one way or the other!
Look out for our guide to Clearing, coming soon!
25/04/10 New forums!
We have now added a bunch of new forums to our forum at studentdiscussion.co.uk. There are now forums for disabled students, international students, mature students, studying overseas, student recipes, student blogs, Master courses and more!
So check them out, and if you have a question or need some advice, join the discussion today!
20/04/10 Personal statement critique service
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new personal statement editing service, where you can get your personal statement reviewed and edited by a professional.
For a small fee, we will help with grammar and punctuation, sentence structure, articulate your skills and strengths, ensure all appropriate topics have been adequately covered, and a whole lot more to make sure you present yourself to admissions tutors in the best possible light.
You can read more about our service here - if you have any questions or comments, please get in touch by emailing us at info@studential.com.
16/04/10 Postgraduate personal statements and funding
We've now added sections on writing your postgraduate personal statement, including a page with postgraduate personal statement samples that you can browse for free, and funding your postgraduate course.
Look out in the future for information and advice on finding a job after finishing your first degree.
05/04/10 Postgraduate study
If you're considering studying a postgraduate course after you've finished your undergraduate degree, we've started putting together a section full of information and advice to help you out.
Take a look at our postgraduate study guide to see what different courses are available, plus our guides to Taught Masters, Research Masters and PhDs to find out more details on what's involved in each course, the application process, and more.
Keep checking back to see our sections on writing a Masters personal statement, and information on funding your postgraduate studies, which will be published in the near future.
21/03/10 Studying in Canada
Our guide to studying in Canada is now available - read all about how to apply, choosing a university, finance, visas, entry requirements and more!
19/03/10 Over 1000 personal statements!
We have reached our target of over 1000 free personal statement samples! We would like to say a big thank you to all those who have donated their statement over the past 8 years and hope you all continue to enjoy the site.
21/02/10 Studying in New Zealand
You can now read all about going into higher education in New Zealand - there are many reasons to study for your degree in this beautiful country, so if this sounds like an appealing option, we have all the information you need on the New Zealand higher education system, choosing a university, choosing a course, how to apply, visas, and more!
If you're considering studying as an undergraduate overseas, look out for our guide to studying in Canada, which will be published on the site within the next couple of weeks.
07/02/10 Studying in Australia
We've now added another country to our studying abroad section - if a degree Down Under sounds appealing, check out our guide for all the info you need on how to apply, choosing a university, entry requirements, documents, and more!
We'll soon be adding guides for studying in New Zealand and Canada, so keep an eye out for these in the near future.
01/02/10 Studying in the USA
If you're considering studying for your degree overseas, check out our new section on studying abroad. We already have a guide to applying to university in the USA, and we'll be adding more countries soon.
We have all you need to know about choosing a university in the States, the Ivy League, how to apply, entry requirements, documents, finance and more!
Keep checking back for more guides in this section arriving in the near future.
07/01/10 UCAS deadlines - 2010 entry
For prospective students who want to apply for a degree starting in 2010, we now have a list of all the UCAS deadlines to help you with submitting your application.
10/12/09 UCAS Extra guide
If you find out next year that you haven't managed to secure any offers from the universities or colleges you applied to, or decide to turn down all your offers, we're here to help with our guide to using UCAS Extra.
Extra allows you to apply for courses between the beginning of February and the end of June that still have places available.
09/12/09 International students guide
If you are an international student looking to study an undergraduate course in the UK, we now have a guide to help you with the process.
Our section for international students has everything you need to know about studying in the UK, making an application for a course, entry requirements, documents you need to have, financing your studies and finding accommodation.
06/12/09 Mature applicants section
For mature students looking to enter higher education, take a look at our brand new section for mature applicants. It's full of information on entry requirements for degree programmes and the study skills needed, plus advice on choosing a university, choosing a degree, and any personal, financial and travel arrangements you may have to consider making before applying.
26/11/09 Disabled applicants section
If you are a prospective undergraduate with a disability and/or learning difficulty, take a look at our new section to help disabled applicants with their UCAS form.
This page explains the application procedure for full-time and part-time undergraduates, the Disabled Students' Allowance and whether you are eligible for it, how to organise your assessment of needs, plus a whole lot more.
We hope you find the information useful, and if you have any comments or suggestions, please send them to info@studential.com.
15/11/09 Guide to Student Bank Accounts
We've now published a guide to student banking to help answer any questions you may have about choosing a student account before you set off to university. We tell you what to look for when researching what the high street banks have to offer and how to make the most out of your money whilst studying.
18/10/09 Studential Cookbook - fully launched
Today sees the full launch of our cookbook - the recipes section is now available to our users, with ideas for all meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. Our cookbook caters for a wide range of tastes, with recipes for poultry, seafood, salad, pancakes, Thai, pasta, Indian and vegetarian, plus a whole lot more!
So whether you're a novice or pro student cook, we're sure you'll find our collection of recipes will come in handy for whipping up meals. Whilst we will continue to add to it to make it even bigger, you can help by submitting your recipes to us at recipes@studential.com. We will then put them up in the cookbook as soon as possible and, of course, credit you on the page.
Happy student cooking!
31/08/09 Finding accommodation
We now have an article on finding your accommodation before going to university. This is one of the important things you need to have sorted out before you start your course, and we're here to help with the options available to you and what you need to consider when applying for university owned or private rented accommodation.
We'll be adding more to this section in the near future, though we're sure the current information will be a useful overview to all prospective undergraduates.
27/08/09 Applying to university - UPDATED
We have recently added 2 new articles to our applying to university section - there is now information and advice on choosing a degree and choosing a university. So if you are a prospective undergraduate thinking of applying to university for 2010, then we're sure you'll find these articles useful in making these important decisions.
23/08/09 New Studential Cookbook
We are happy to announce the publication of the first half of our own Studential Cookbook. This provides information and advice on all the essential aspects of student cooking, including how to save money on shopping, nutrition, methods of cooking, an introduction to herbs and spices, kitchen hygiene and what utensils to take with you.
We will be adding the recipes section in the near future, containing great ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks!
22/08/09 Over 900 personal statements!
At the last count taken yesterday, Studential now houses 919 personal statements. This enforces our position as the holder of the largest collection of personal statement samples on the web. This is all because our visitors have continued to kindly donate their personal statement to help new prospective students applying to university.
So we would like to say a very big thank you to all our users who have submitted their statement, and hope you find the site a friendly and useful resource.
20/08/09 New resources section
We've changed things around a little and moved our directory to the new resources section. This is so we can incorporate a new branch to our site, covering books related to applying to university and other aspects of student life. Keep checking back to read our reviews of useful literature, which will start appearing soon.
04/08/09 Updated interviews section
Our university interviews section has been revamped with bright new panels, making it easier to navigate and find the information you need. We have also added a couple of new sections on medicine and veterinary science interviews - these direct our users to all the interview webpages published by the universities that offer these particular courses. In the near future, we aim to add further sections with more detailed advice on physiotherapy, nursing and social sciences interviews.
26/07/09 Travel Planning Guide
We have now published our gap year travel planning guide. Go here for loads of info and tips on all those essential aspects of organising a trip of a lifetime! We're here to help you sort out accommodation, flights, insurance, visas, money, travel kit and how to stay healthy. We hope you find it useful, and if you feel it can be improved in any way, please get in touch at info@studential.com.
Look out for the launch of the Studential Cookbook, with cooking tips and tasty recipes to make Uni meals more enjoyable - coming soon!
02/06/09 New website launch
We are thrilled to announce that Sunday 31st May marked the launch of our brand new website!
Our fresh new design incorporates a clean, simple layout that allows our visitors to quickly locate information with fewer steps. We have used vibrant colours and an easy-to-use, colour coded navigation menu to create a visually aesthetic environment that enhances user experience.
Those who remember our old site will see we have expanded our content considerably to include comprehensive, up-to-date information and advice on other aspects of education, including choosing A level subjects and planning a gap year.
We have also updated our original content on writing a UCAS personal statement and attending university interviews. Some of Studential is still undergoing construction, so make sure to drop by regularly to check out new pages that will be published daily.
We are excited to present the new-look Studential to all current and prospective students, and aim to provide useful, accessible resources to aid with those important decisions, challenges and experiences encountered in further and higher education.
Enjoy the new site, and please let us know what you think by contacting us!
