Choosing where to go and what to study is an important decision for students. We’ll help them understand how to research and explore their options, what key factors to consider along the decision making process, and ultimately to have confidence in identifying what’s right for them.

This session can also be delivered as a 'Studying in the North' Presentation

Available as a presentation or a workshop

_{Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 5, and 7}

In this presentation we'll advise how to develop a personal statement for competitive universities. We discuss how to create the ideal personal statement, looking at real examples and examining how to collate and structure ideas.

Available as a presentation or workshop

_{Gatsby Benchmarks: 5 and 7}

Supporting the above sessions or as a stand-alone, we’ll provide students with personalised support and discussion around personal statement drafting progress. They will be asked to bring a pre-prepared personal statement draft.

Available as one to one sessions

_{Gatsby Benchmarks: 3, 5, 7 and 8}

Students will explore what makes Lancaster University a unique and vibrant place to spend the next years of their lives. From our collegiate system and experiences with 175 sports and societies, to courses among which are some of the country’s highest ranked, to our thousand-year-old city and rich local history – we give more than just an insight into the true Lancastrian experience

Available as a presentation

_{Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 5 and 7}

We cover what makes certain universities and courses competitive and share our top tips for making an application stand out from the crowd. With insights from our admissions team we’ll guide students through the UCAS process and highlight the key aspects of an application Lancaster looks for.

Available as a presentation

_{Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 4 and 7}

We look at what financial support is available, how to apply for finance and repayments. We also offer advice on budgeting and encourage students to consider money saving techniques whilst at university.

Available as a presentation or workshop

_{Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 5, and 7}

Through feedback from our students, as well as key hints and tips, this session gives your students an idea of what to expect in the first weeks and how to make the most of societies and sport, careers support, study abroad opportunities and work placement years. We also highlight key tips for staying well, budgeting and living independently.

Available as a presentation

_{Gatsby Benchmarks: 5 and 7}

Students will learn about different interview types for university and employment and what both will be looking for. We also offer practical advice for attending in-person and virtual interviews.

Available as a presentation

_{Gatsby Benchmarks: 5 and 7}

If your students are worried about standing out in the graduate job market, they aren’t alone. We will discuss both virtual and physical activities to help your students build a CV of which they can be proud.

Available as a presentation

_{Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 5, and 7}

We can offer sessions on study, revision, presentation and EPQ Skills to help students develop key skills and expertise that will be of use to them in sixth form/college or at university.

Available as a presentation or workshop

_{Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 4, 5, and 7}

Many parents and supporters are unsure of how the university application process works. In this talk we guide them an introduction to the UCAS process so that they can be supportive of their child throughout their journey onto university.

Available as a talk

Student finance applications can be universally daunting to parents, supporters and students alike. This talk aims to give all those supporting a student through the university application process a clear and streamlined guide to applying for student finance, what information and documents you need to hand, and key dates along the process.

Available as a talk