University Compare goes mobile

I've just had an email from the people at the University compare website who are soon to launch a mobile version of their website.  the mobile app will allow you to research universities and read student reviews and allow you to check clearing places on results day.

Sheffield tops new Student satisafaction survey

THES has produced its new student satisfaction survey.  details can be found at http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/times-higher-education-student-experience-survey-2014/2013333.article

Complete University Guide

The new 2015 CUG is now available.  In addition to crude league tables, there are university profiles and advice and how to apply.
http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

applicants for medicine rises again

More and more very able students are failing to get a place on a medical degree as the number of applicants soars.

YEAR	Applications	Acceptances	Ratio
2013	84,395	7,515	11.2
2012	82,489	7,805	10.6
2011	84,598	7,798	10.8
2010	81,422	7,947	10.2
2009	72,431	7,977	9.1
2008	71,330	8,013	8.9

Even if all applicants apply for 4 universities and we can therefore divide the applicants by 4, it can still be seen that most are likely to be unsuccessful.

Open days

It is absolutely vital that students visit a university before making an application.  It is important to know it feels right for you, as statistics can only give you so much information.  The two main periods for open days are June and September/October and students should be visiting during this period. The website http://www.opendays.com/ has lots of help and links to book open days.  Also recently UCAS added an open days section to their website.  whilst it is not easy to find (you have to look via the "How it all works" section) this site also contains information about departmental visit days as well as whole university open days.  the link is http://www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/explore-your-options/events-and-open-days

Oxbridge Applications

The organisation Oxbridge applications are holding a series of one day events in the early summer to provide guidance for potential applicants.  the programme can be found on http://www.oxbridgeapplications.com/resource/91014ef8984b44879e86042a3584c52d.pdf there is a fee of £140 per students and if interested further details and dates can be found at http://www.oxbridgeapplications.com/ where additional help can be found including a free resources section.

Deloitte school leavers scheme

Details of how to apply for the school leavers scheme can be found at http://mycareer.deloitte.com/uk/en/schools/brightstart/scheme-details