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Former Careers & Higher Education adviser, qualified teacher, and parent of four,
Applying to University
Oct 4, 2026
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4 min read
Compare course options, understand entry requirements and get the balance right.
Courses & Universities
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Sep 23, 2026
2 min read
Which university courses require admissions tests, when they take place and what parents need to know
Sep 17, 2026
A quick guide for parents on when to visit universities and how Open Days fit into the UCAS application journey
Living at University
Sep 9, 2026
5 min read
Four situations that can arise at university, how they work in practice and what parents can do beforehand.
Sep 5, 2026
3 min read
From researching university options to Results Day, with the inner workings of the process explained along the way.
Exams & Results
Sep 1, 2026
What the move to a higher level of study means as your child starts Year 12
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Aug 18, 2026
A quick guide for parents on how GCSE results fit into university applications and why certain grades deserve closer attention.
Aug 13, 2026
6 min read
When to consider a Review of Marking after A Level or GCSE Results Day, how the process works and what to do next.
Aug 11, 2026
Five ways to support your child before they choose a university course.
Aug 2, 2026
Understand what the different UCAS application statuses mean, why they appear and what happens next.
Student Finance & Costs
Jul 22, 2026
Understand when repayments start, how they're calculated and when they end.
Jul 15, 2026
Research suggests there is more to important grades than the results alone.
Jul 8, 2026
The best time to understand the options is before you need them.
Jul 1, 2026
7 min read
A practical introduction to how student finance works, who can apply and what every parent should know before their child applies.
Preparing for University
Jun 24, 2026
Understanding how students will live matters more than trying to buy everything they might need.
Jun 17, 2026
How interests, experiences and subject choices shape the path to university long before a UCAS application is submitted.
Jun 10, 2026
Why work experience, DofE, EPQ and other opportunities can help students explore interests, test assumptions and make more informed university decisions
Jun 3, 2026
Why the same university can rank differently across league tables, and what to focus on when choosing a university
May 27, 2026
When exams stop feeling like a sprint and start feeling like endurance.
May 20, 2026
Why the transition to university is about far more than academic grades
May 13, 2026
From GCSE's to university- why these periods can feel so emotionally significant for parents and caregivers.
May 7, 2026
What Clearing is, when it opens, and how to support your child with confidence
Apr 29, 2026
A clear guide to Results Day- what happens, what it means and what to do next
revision
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Apr 22, 2026
Why “not knowing” is often the hardest part for parents
Apr 15, 2026
How to get real value from open days and offer holder visits
