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Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:47
Prompt #5: Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
Many of my friends seem to be in...
Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:45
Prompt #4: Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no...
Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:43
Prompt #3: Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
Raised in a proud, traditional Catholic family, I wasn’t sure...
Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:38
Prompt #3: Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
Sitting outside of the principal’s office, my stomach lurched and...
Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:35
Prompt #2: The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the...
Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:29
Prompt #2: The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the...
Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:25
Prompt #1: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please...
Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:20
Prompt #4: Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no...
Fri, 04/03/2016 - 15:13
Prompt #1: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please...
Mon, 25/01/2016 - 14:09
Some people say writing a personal statement is easy – maybe it is, but it’s difficult to write a personal statement well.
As this is such a big topic to cover, we suggest taking a look at our...
Tue, 24/11/2015 - 13:31
If you're looking at your post 18 options, it usually means:
You’ve finished your last A-level exams
You’ve completed your college course
Your apprenticeship is ending...
Tue, 24/11/2015 - 12:30
We've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about the Common App Essay. Writing your Common Application Essay should be a highlight of your school year, so just in case you’re feeling...
Fri, 16/10/2015 - 11:47
The maximum number of words you can submit for your Common App essay is 650. It must also be a minimum of 250 words.
If your essays do not adhere to these guidelines, you will not be able to submit...
Thu, 31/01/2013 - 14:14
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already been considering joining the British army.
But what are the key things you need to think about before making the decision and committing yourself to...
Mon, 28/01/2013 - 10:16
Here are some example questions to help you prepare for your PGCE university interview.
As well as the example questions below, you can find further help in our University Interviews Guide....
Mon, 28/01/2013 - 09:10
There are many different questions you may be asked at your Speech and Language Therapy university interview, so we've provided a comprehensive list of those commonly asked by nursing admissions...
Sat, 26/01/2013 - 15:15
There are many different questions you may be asked at your Social Work university interview, so we've provided a comprehensive list of those commonly asked by nursing admissions tutors at UK...
Fri, 25/01/2013 - 14:49
There are many different questions you may be asked at your Physiotherapy university interview, so we've provided a comprehensive list of those commonly asked by Physiotherapy admissions tutors at UK...
Mon, 07/01/2013 - 15:21
We've found that the Postgraduate process is a recurring subject among our students and getting into Postgrad study at Oxford and Cambridge can be a minefield when you embark on making an application...
Fri, 04/01/2013 - 17:23
If you're having doubts about attending a large university, have you considered completing your higher education at a college?
There are now many colleges across the UK offering degrees in at least...