Meet the Team: “Hard Work Can Take You to New Heights”
Meet Iris: Our Global Director of Programs and a Finnish-American competitive climber who once told her local CVS cashier she’d make the Olympics. Now at Harvard, she shares how the same grit that took her to the World Cup circuit helped her craft a powerful university application story.
Project Access Wins International University Access Organisation of the Year Award
Project Access has been named International University Access Organisation of the Year 2024 and received the UK Excellence in Social Mobility Award for its work supporting underrepresented students. With over 5,000 mentees across 140+ countries, the charity offers free, one-to-one mentorship to help talented students access top universities.
Dont’s for your Personal Statement – from an Oxford Student
This guide, written by an Oxford Law student, outlines the most common personal statement mistakes like convoluted phrasing, poor structure, and shallow analysis, and how to avoid them. Through real examples, it emphasises the importance of clarity, personal insight, and genuine academic curiosity.
Project Access partners with AI Application Advisor, Anyverse
Project Access has partnered with Anyverse, a free AI-powered university application advisor co-founded by our former Chief Mentorship Officer, to help students from all backgrounds access top UK universities. Together, we’re making expert guidance and personalised support available to everyone, completely free.
Learning to Succeed at Cambridge & Beyond – with Kam Taj
Kam Taj’s session at Project Access Cambridge offered a raw and empowering guide to navigating university life, blending personal vulnerability with practical strategies for growth. Through his “Rules of Eight,” he challenged students to define success on their own terms and embrace the full journey, struggles and all.
The shifting U.S. education landscape – and what this means for you?
U.S. universities are undergoing major changes, from banning legacy admissions to removing standardized test requirements and expanding financial aid. In this article, Anyka Chakravarty from Project Access explores how these shifts are opening doors for underrepresented students and what it means for applicants worldwide.
Aiming High With Project Access
Ceyda, a first-generation student from Germany recently admitted to Yale, shares her journey navigating self-doubt, work-life balance, and the U.S. admissions process. Through personal reflection and mentorship from Project Access, she offers grounded advice on essays, mindset, and staying true to your goals.