Read on to find out how you can help your child when the time comes for them to apply to university.
University Blog: The Inside Story
Delve deeper into the Chester story by reading blog posts from HE advisers, lecturers and students. Our blog gives you an insight into the Chester experience, plus guidance and tips to help you prepare for university.
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December 7, 2022Applying to university can feel daunting, so finding out more about the UCAS application process is a good place to start.
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December 16, 2021If you are yet to submit your UCAS application, why not end the year on a high and get the job done this side of Christmas? Here are our five steps to getting your university application over the line.
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October 22, 2021Summing up your skills, knowledge and interests in 4000 characters might sound daunting, but if you do your research and use a template, it’s pretty straightforward. Read our personal statement tips.
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October 12, 2021Get to grips with beginning your university research with this helpful guide. Learn about UCAS, events, Open Days and useful websites, as well as what to think about when looking at league tables.
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January 14, 2021Our step-by-step guide tells you what you need to do after submitting your UCAS application and how to get organised before starting university.
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December 14, 2020Read our quick checklist to make sure you’ve got your UCAS application sorted before Christmas and give yourself a well-deserved break!
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October 1, 2020Starting your university application can feel more than a little overwhelming, so we’ve broken down the whole process to help you get a head start and plan for the year ahead.
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September 22, 2020Personal Statements can be tricky. How do you sum up your personal qualities, interests, academic achievements and work experience on just one page?
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October 23, 2019Don’t look at us like that, you knew this was coming! So, don’t put your personal statement off until the last minute, get working on it now. Your first step can be reading the tips we’ve put together – a wise choice!
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May 20, 2019If you have a disability, disclosing it will not affect your application to university.
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March 29, 2019If you’ve applied to start university this September, you have hopefully spent the last few months receiving offers, attending Experience Days and similar events and thinking hard about where you are going to pick as your top two institutions when you respond to your UCAS offers.