Higher Education Resources
In order to support your UCAS application, in this section you will find resources to help you with writing your personal statement and completing your online application.
How to write your UCAS Personal Statement
How to structure your UCAS Personal Statement
How to choose the right university
How to choose the right university course
Which course should you do at university? A 'How-to' guide
Applying (and getting accepted) to Oxford or Cambridge
The Online Application
UCAS Step by Step Guide to the Online Application
Guide to Applying Online via UCAS
Writing your Personal Statement
The documents below, plus the presentation, provide you with clear guidance and support for writing your personal statement including hints and tips on what not to do. Underneath, you will see some examples of Personal Statements
- Example - Business and Economics
- Example - Digital Games Design
- Example - History
- Example - Mathematics
- Example - Mechanical Engineering with Foundation
- Example - Midwifery
- Example - Music Tech
Virtual Open Days
This presentation from Mr Ainslie will talk you through Open Day opportunities and how to make the most of them.
Foundation Year - University of Cambridge
Watch this short video to find out more about the multidisciplinary Foundation Degree that will be available from September 2022 for a select cohort of 50 students.
Comparing Universities
Find out more about the netsixthform website and how they can help you easily compare universities on areas such as student welfare support, employability and key facts.