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The first thing the company did well was giving me a tutor that has the same degree as me! It definitely helped in understanding application processes even more. Secondly the schedule was very flexible therefore I did not feel any pressure to squeeze in meeting. Overall the experience was amazing and I would do it again if I had to!

I always had aspirations of going to the University of Oxford to study History. My mentor attends Oxford and she was integral in easing me through the process and helping me understand set expectations for what life at university would be like. With the passing of my dad this year, the university application and A level process was extremely overwhelming, but my mentor, and Zero Gravity by extension, really helped me through it with advice and support. Although I didn’t get accepted to Oxford, I will take her advice with me throughout life.

Having a mentor has allowed me to further my knowledge in the field of psychology, allowing me to have a more out of the box approach when dealing with scenarios and previous research. Zero Gravity as a whole has allowed me to be in contact with other students like myself, and hearing their journeys has given me insight on the highs and lows of university. By providing step by step instructions when dealing with UCAS, as well as having a mentor guide me. I was able to reduce the stress involved and focus more time and energy on my studies, finishing the process a lot faster than my peers.

Hi! My name is Shanza and I am a student who has currently finished a-levels and is looking to study Economics at university later this September. I started using Zero Gravity in year 12 to find out about super-curriculars that I could use to support my university applications. I started my mentoring journey in year 13 (as my originally assigned mentor in year 12 chose not to continue). My mentor has been pivotal in my university application journey since I met her. She helped me submit an early application to Oxbridge, in which I ended up receiving an interview. I was supported every week with interview prep, revision timetables, organisation etc and she was always here to help every step of the way. Although it took some time to be matched with a mentor, Zero Gravity really matched me with the most perfect mentor. The experience has been amazing, and there's so many opportunities to take advantage of. I truly wish I made use of this platform at the start of year 12. Keep doing what you guys at Zero Gravity are doing!

My Zero Gravity mentor has helped me by encouraging me to think about things such as a city vs campus uni, which may be not be as commonly thought about compared to other details such as university reputation, but is something I'd have never thought about early on, and made my journey just that bit easier. Zero Gravity has helped me by providing a supportive community with people from many different backgrounds, so you never feel alone throughout school or university applications.

Zero Gravity was a vital platform during my university application, as each goal assisted me through the process and masterclasses gave me a greater insight into different universities, and what it was like for people who go there. My mentor was incredibly supportive as we repeatedly rewrote my personal statement to ensure it was perfect. She also recommended lots of books and websites that would be beneficial to include in my personal statement, and many tips to improve my LNAT score.

Applying to medicine has been more than an arduous journey. Yet from challenge to challenge I found myself overcoming each stage of the application. For me, zero gravity was invaluable, as I was granted the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and see in real time how others were embarking on this journey too. My mentor, not only equipped me with tips for academic growth and application success, but spoke words of encouragement during times of uncertainty. This fortified my confidence and motivation to keep going. Beyond my academics, I believe reading about the experiences of other zero gravity scholars, reminded me of the reality of the non-linear journey of the medic- as an ever-learning student of life (a concept which re-ignited my passion for the career). Therefore, I deeply appreciate the platform as it has contributed to my overall development, arming me with tools to truly defy the odds.

The new update on the community is absolutely fantastic. There are now more spaces available to students which makes asking questions and finding others in similar positions to you much easier, as well as keeping all of the posts in your feed relevant. The fact that the update includes professionals is fantastic, as it provides yet another way for people to advance their applications and gain insights into the degrees and industries they are interested in.

I've faced a range of hardships from living in a low participation area, attending low graded state schools, as well as suffering from a chronic illness, but zero gravity has helped me to break down those barriers and access a wide range of opportunities and support. From creating a personal statement programme and matching me with an amazing university mentor to sharing access programmes and university scholarship opportunities for students, the platform has been so helpful and accessible. I’m grateful for the opportunities ZG has provided – If I ever struggle with anything I know I'm one community message or masterclass away from great support, and the team are always available to answer any queries I have. Couldn't ask for better :)

My Zero Gravity experience has been positive. My mentor has helped me to stay organised and stress-free during exam season. I have also received some help with my Personal Statement, which has been great. I have gained insights into what it would be like to study Law at University, which has made me excited for my future. Overall, I have learnt that University is the place for me and I should not be reluctant to go to University. In the past, finances prevented me from even thinking about applying to University, but that does not stop me anymore, and as a result, I have applied to 5 Universities, received 4 out of 5 offers and made my firm and insurance choices. The Zero Gravity platform, especially the mentoring, has played a huge role, throughout my UCAS journey.

Having been feeling a little lost on how to navigate year 12 & 13, I stumbled across Zero Gravity. Ever since, I have grown in confidence a lot, understanding my abilities and skills which I can use to my advantage. This is thanks to my mentor. She has been so lovely and willing to work with me. She helped me develop my personal statement which got me offers from all five of my choices. I can’t thank her enough because she understood where I lacked self confidence and helped me to redirect this to to my true strengths. I cant wait to start studying business management at University in September with my new found aspirations.

I found that the ability to engage with new types of maths outside of school and even outside of what I thought I was interested in was enriching. Being able to discuss with someone who had more experience than me was very enlightening when picking universities and the exact course right for me.

My experience with Zero Gravity has not only transformed my vision of my future, but also given me the skills, information and encouragement to pursue it. The community page has been a space of camaraderie in a high-pressure year, while the masterclasses have been an invaluable source of information, demystifying the Cambridge application process. Yet, the most rewarding aspect has been my meetings with Theo which have prepared me for both the rigorous application and the intense degree I hope to pursue by opening new, challenging discussions on previously intimidating topics, such as fields of literary criticism. Not only have our meetings deepened and confirmed my love for reading and exploring Literature, but his constant encouragement has allowed me to see myself as a potential Cambridge graduate, even following into the competitive field of publishing; ambitions which would not have been so assured without my Zero Gravity experience.

Zero Gravity has really provided an eye-opening experience on various fronts in terms of the application process and understanding university through the differing online webinars and meetings. Furthermore, my mentor has been extremely insightful into what I should include in my personal applications for law at university, informing me on student life and finance advice, in addition to providing aid for writing my personal statement, to which I found the most beneficial.

The companies dedication to improving access and their work surrounding social mobility always makes me smile. It's that ethos that gives me the drive to continue to help in the fight to give students the opportunities I lacked growing up in higher education via the platform and in my respective space

I’ll be studying Public Relations at UAL, a course I’ve been interested in for years. I’ve already gained experience in the world of PR through volunteering to market school events at my sixth form, but this year will be a major financial struggle for me moving to London.

I had a great experience with Zero gravity - I received great advice on my application for Law to Oxford and also general advice on University itself. I particularly though that the sessions on how to choose your university were beneficial.

good place to ask the community questions

Zero gravity provides important opportunities to young students headed to university who may struggle to find ways in which can ease their struggles through opportunities such as scholarships.