Secondary school pupils from around the North-east gained valuable application experience at the first UCAS conference at Robert Gordon University (RGU) earlier this month.
More than 40 pupils from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire attended the event which was hosted by Access RGU on Wednesday, November 4.
The conference was aimed at pupils from Access RGU partner schools, including: Torry, Kincorth, Hazlehead, Northfield, St Machar, Fraserburgh, Peterhead and Mintlaw Academies, who are applying to UCAS for university places this year.
Access RGU events are aimed at pupils who are under-represented in higher education and are part of the university’s commitment to widening participation across the north-east.
The conference offered pupils advice on completing their UCAS application, practical support with personal statement writing, guidance from RGU staff as well as a presentation on student finance from the Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS).
Northfield Academy pupil Leanne Eden (17), said: "The UCAS Conference at RGU was a good experience as it provided more information about what I need to cover in my personal statement and SAAS application. It was good to get the chance to ask questions about courses and how to get into university."
Danielle Elliot (17) from Torry Academy added: "I found the day useful in helping me improve my personal statement. The event helped me to understand what grades universities are looking for to apply for their courses.”
Rhona McComiskie, Access RGU Senior Project Co-ordinator worked with colleagues to host the event. She said: “We were delighted to see so many young people benefit from Access RGU’s first UCAS conference.
“Feedback from pupils was extremely positive and many have told us that it helped them to understand how to apply through UCAS and what should be included in their personal statement.
“The event forms an important part of our commitment to supporting young people to achieve their potential. We wish participants every success as they make their university applications”