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Handling the personal statement
Who would have thought 4,000 characters could be so daunting? The personal statement is dreaded from students and teachers alike, but it’s easier than you think to get your head around personal statements and lead students to success. Personal statement: two words that are guaranteed to release groans, sighs, and worry from your students. Essential for those looking to apply for university or college, the…
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Nearly a third of Scots value apprenticeships over higher education
Thousands of students are getting ready to start university this week, but just one in three Scots believe that higher education will give them the best career prospects. A survey by the Bank of Scotland has found that the proportion of Scots who believe that university remains the best option has fallen from 38 per…