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March 27, 2025 by Idea Spark
As parents, guardians, and teachers, guiding young people through the university application process can feel overwhelming, we get it. With competitive entry requirements and increasing pressure on students to stand out, every advantage matters, and we are here to help. One key element of every University application are those all important UCAS points, essential for […]
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March 27, 2025 / March 27, 2025 by Idea Spark
Meet Aaliyah. She’s 17. Bright, motivated, good at maths. She’s been told she’d make a great accountant, so she’s lined up her A-levels, looked at universities, and picked a path. But here’s the thing: Aaliyah’s not sure she even wants to be an accountant.She’s just following the clearest option – the one that ticks all […]
If you’ve ever tried to help a teenager write their UCAS personal statement, you’ll know it can feel a bit like pulling teeth… from someone else’s mouth… underwater. It’s hard to know what to say. What counts? What will actually stand out in a pile of applications that all mention “a passion for Biology” and […]
We’ve all heard the phrase “perfect on paper.”Great grades. Polished CV. All the right boxes ticked. But in the real world? Employers are rarely looking for perfection.They’re looking for people who can figure things out when the plan falls apart. The rise of problem-solvers According to the World Economic Forum, problem-solving is the number one […]
We all want to give our teens the best chance of success – whether that’s getting into university, landing a great job, or just figuring out what they want to do with their future. In a world where competition is tough and traditional qualifications aren’t always enough, AI enterprise programmes are giving students an edge. […]
If you are aiming to secure a place at your chosen University, you know that every opportunity to gain an advantage counts. One key element of a strong application is UCAS points, a system that helps universities assess applicants’ academic achievements based on their qualifications. But what exactly are UCAS points, how do they work, […]
