University Preparation and Selection

How to Introduce Your Students to International University Destinations (in Three Easy Steps)

Studying at university overseas is becoming a more attractive and feasible...

How University Reps & University Visits Fit Into Your Guidance Plans

There’s one powerful ally in your guidance strategy that we haven’t talked about yet.They’re arguably the key to...

How to Get Students Started With Their University Application

There’s one common theme that we’ve returned to again and again in all of our chapters so far: students ultimately have to be...

Managing References & Recommendation Letters

Most university systems ask schools and Counsellors to submit a reference or recommendation as part of their admissions process. The problem for Guidance...

UK university application: How to write a UCAS reference

The UCAS reference sits alongside a student’s personal statement as an essential component of a UK university application. It’s the...

How to prepare a Common App Personal statement

Worksheet: Step One: Brainstorm your essay focus & story. Make a list of times in your life which have defined/changed you as a person, or made you question...

Writing a Personal Statement for UCAS: The 10 Big Mistakes Students Should Avoid

Writing a Personal Statement for UCAS is, in many ways, like asking a student to tell the story of...