…to new polling commissioned through YouGov and published by the Sutton Trust and Deutsche Bank today. 81% of respondents in the finance industry cited presentation, a higher proportion that the…
English students face highest graduate debts, exceeding Ivy League average
…years compared to three in England. However, the report notes that UK graduates benefit from an income contingent system held by the state. These are compounded by interest rates of…
Sir Peter Lampl: Life-changing, if you choose wisely
…that those from better off homes take for granted. That means universities and businesspeople doing more to facilitate properly-advertised paid internships. It means building essential skills such as confidence, communication,…
Bright state school pupils from Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire to get extra support to access top university courses
…boost the aspirations and academic performance of 300 academically able low-income students in years 10 – 13 so they have the skills they need to access the most selective STEM…
Students are losing out as teachers’ and university tutors’ ideas about what makes a good personal statement are a “world apart”
…research report The Personal Statement is available online here. 7. Comparisons of differing feedback from teachers and tutors: Extract form Personal Statement Comments from Teacher Comments from Admissions Tutor “Captivated…
Children from wealthy families more likely to grow up as extroverts
…research, said the results showed the importance of building the aspirations of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and giving them the skills and qualities – such as confidence and enthusiasm –…