When packing for the Duke of Edinburgh’s award, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. After all, you will need to make sure that you have absolutely everything you need to keep you going for the whole expedition! When you do end up laying all …
How Do You Apply for the DofE Award?
The DofE award has gained an immense level of popularity over the past few years. Students learn about the challenging expedition, fun activities completed, and new skills gained from participating in the award. However, it is important to know how to actually start the DofE …
Breakdown of Requirements for DofE Bronze, Silver, and Gold
You have most likely heard of the Duke of Edinburgh’s award. It can be completed by students all across the country and those who do it are often greatly respected. After all, completing them is no easy experience – my feet took weeks to recover …
Is NCS Worth it? (With Pros and Cons)
NCS is a summer programme run to help young people in the UK develop new skills, meet new people, and give back to their community. Normally, you complete it in the summer after Year 11 or Year 12, and go on a 5 day residential …
BMAT Scores | What Are Considered Average & Good Scores?
The BMAT is an admissions test used by certain universities in the UK for students applying for medicine. Most students will sit the test in mid-October, then get their results around 6 weeks later. But seeing a few out of context numbers when you get …
BMAT Assessment | What Is It And Who Is It For?
There are lots of exams to sit throughout your time at school, and it can be confusing to keep track of them all. Particularly as you get to the later stages of school, you might hear acronyms being thrown around, such as BMAT or LNAT …
What (Actually) Is UCAS?
Applying for universities can be a very stressful time. In the UK, students are expected to narrow down from all the universities across the countries to just 5 choices. Furthermore, they also have to submit tonnes of information about their grades, interests, achievements, and educational …
Are Calculators Allowed In UCAT Assessments?
When preparing for the UCAT assessment, it can be useful to familiarise yourself with what it actually involves and what resources will be available to you. After all, the UCAT exam is very different to any other exams you may have completed in school. Consequently, …
UCAT Assessment | What Is It And Who Is It For?
When applying to university, many students purely focus on their A-Level exams or equivalent qualifications. After all, each university course gives a set of grades that each student is required to fulfil in order to get into their chosen course! However, it is true that …
Does DofE Give UCAS Points?
The DofE Award is a respected qualification among students and universities alike. It can definitely boost an application and is something universities will want to look further into, particularly in interviews. However, there is a difference between something being of interest to universities, and being …