Picture this. The university admissions tutor for your chosen subject has just read 100 Personal Statements, which say things such as “it has always been my dream to study Molecular Biology since I was born” and that “I am desperate to attend your university as it is well-known and I will get a good job”. Both of these get binned. Then they see your Personal Statement – well-written, interesting, portraying genuine enthusiasm. Hmm, maybe we should call them for interview…

Myuniapplication.com was set up by Natalie Lancer to help students identify the best university course for them, shine in their applications and prepare them for interviews. As an Assistant Headteacher and Director of Studies in state and independent schools, Natalie has ample experience in helping students make informed decisions about what course and university is best for them. She has also published a guide to university applications – Getting into Oxford and Cambridge (Trotman). As a graduate of the University of Oxford, Middlesex University and King’s College, London, where she obtained a Distinction in a Masters in Education, she is well placed in advising about different types of universities: old and new. She also offers subject-specific mentoring – ideal to get onto particularly competitive courses.

Another service offered is ‘How to help your child succeed’ which aims to guide parents in helping their children get the most out of school and with their work. You can find Natalie via www.myuniapplication.com