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 …
15+ Ideas for the DofE Gold Residential
If you have already completed the Bronze and Silver DofE award levels, you may be expecting that the Gold DofE level is pretty similar to them. However, this is not the case! It is true that you will still have to carry out a period …
What is the DofE Award?
You may have come across the term ‘DofE’ before, particularly if you are a secondary school student. Schools will typically encourage their students to participate in DofE between Year 9 and 11. However, many students do not actually know how you attain the DofE Award …
Is the DofE Award Worth it? | Including Pros and Cons
The DofE award is an opportunity offered to students across schools all over the country! It pushes students out of their comfort zone, allowing them to do new experiences they have never done before. Young people can volunteer, learn new skills, engage in physical activities …
How Long is NCS?
If you want to boost your CV or stand out in university applications, the NCS programme may have been suggested for you to complete! It is a great thing to do during the summer holidays, as it does take a chunk of time to complete. …
140+ Work Experience Ideas (Ideal for Year 10 and Year 12)
When it comes to applying for jobs and university, you need to find a way to make your application stand out. When you’re fresh out of school or university, this can be difficult as you will often not have much to put onto your university …
What is the NCS Programme?
For young people in the UK, there are a wide range of programmes and opportunities that allow them to develop and learn beyond the classroom. You might have heard of the likes of the Duke of Edinburgh award, which is arguably the most common, but …
Are Practice Expeditions Compulsory for DofE?
The Duke of Edinburgh award is a really popular activity for young people across the UK to take part in, and many schools will run it for whole year groups. It’s great to develop a huge range of skills, from teamwork, to resilience, and even …