This time we're delighted to welcome Ishaaq Shafi, CEO and founder of ChatUniversity, who's using TikTok to revolutionise how young people approach university applications and super-curriculars.
We talked about how he's making higher education access more democratic, what admissions tutors are actually looking for (spoiler: it's not always what you think), and why the traditional application process is crying out for disruption.
Ishaaq shares the reality of navigating competitive applications processes, levelling the playing field, and how ChatUniversity is equipping students with genuine skills and confidence that can make a huge difference.
Whether you're a prospective undergrduate navigating UCAS, an educator supporting young people through applications, parenting a teen who's starting to think about their future, or just interested in how the next generation is building the tools they need to navigate a rapidly changing world - this episode's for you.
It's a conversation about access, equity, and what happens when someone decides the system needs shaking up - and then actually does something about it!
To find out more about Chat University visit https://chatuniversity.co.uk/
Ishaaq is also on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatuniversity
And as ever, if you'd like to learn more about Cathy's work, you can reach her here or visit cathywalkerconsulting.uk.
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