The blog: career guidance, study and university advice.
Plain-English articles for students, parents, counsellors and schools, by William Cognity. Keep scrolling: more articles load as you read.
How to Choose an Education Consultant: Questions to Ask
Hiring an education consultant? Use these questions to check experience, honesty, fees and fit before you decide.
Read article →Career Coaching for Adults Changing Direction
Thinking about a new career? Learn how career coaching helps adults reflect, explore options and make a plan.
Read article →Study Habits That Really Work for 11 to 18 Year Olds
Better grades come from better habits. Learn simple, proven study methods such as retrieval, spacing, planning and good sleep.
Read article →How to Track Results in a School Career Programme
Learn simple ways to track results in a school career programme: what to measure, tools, and how to report.
Read article →How to Prepare to Apply to a Top-100 University
Aiming for a top-ranked university takes planning. Follow this timeline for marks, activities, tests, essays and funding.
Read article →How to Train School Career Counsellors
A practical plan to train school career counsellors: skills, topics, practice, supervision and ongoing learning.
Read article →The Big Five Personality Traits Explained for Teenagers
The Big Five describes personality on five scales. Learn what each trait means and how to use it to understand yourself better.
Read article →Academic Coaching vs Tutoring: What Is the Difference?
Academic coaching builds habits, goals and learning skills. Tutoring teaches subject content. Learn how they differ.
Read article →The Holland Code (RIASEC) Explained for Teenagers
The Holland Code groups interests into six types. Learn what R-I-A-S-E-C means and how to use it to explore careers.
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