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How to become a pilot

Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.

How to become a social worker

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.

How to become an accountant

Think accountancy is all about number-crunching? Think again! There’s far more to being an accountant than just figures.

How to prepare for a uni interview

Is there one UK university you would love to study at? Or have you found the perfect course for you? As part of the application process, they may want you to attend an interview or submit your work to see if you're the right kind of student.

How to start a personal statement: The attention grabber

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. But how do you start it strongly? Read our advice below on what to include, what not to do, and how to approach it.

How to write a UCAS Conservatoires personal statement

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.

Introducing the personal statement builder

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. But it can be hard to know how to structure the information, which is where the personal statement builder can really help.

Lesson activities: 16 – 18 year olds

Resources, toolkits, lesson plans and presentations for you to use with your 16 – 18 year old students, aimed to equip them with information on all their future options.

Mature undergraduate students

Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It's a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age.

Media agencies – student marketing & insight

Reach one of the UK’s largest and most responsive youth audiences via our trusted brand. We understand who students are and what’s driving their decisions – so your clients can be sure they're reaching the students who'll most likely enjoy their offering.

Meet over 145,000 young people exploring their future options

We’ve been helping clients reach our audiences for almost 20 years, supporting 9 million students as they make decisions about their next steps. Whether you’re a HE provider, employer or commercial brand we can help you build awareness and make a real connection, whatever your size and ambition.

Navigating school or college

Studying for exams, making choices about what to do next, and managing friendships and relationships means there’s a lot going on whilst you’re at school or college. It’s a transitional time in life – but you’re not alone. Use these resources to help you navigate your teenage career.

Personal statement advice: architecture, building and planning

If you’re applying for architecture, planning or building, admissions tutors say they need you to outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. Here’s how you do it. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions. As the University of Nottingham puts it, you need to 'be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms'.