OneBigNext Testimonials
Real stories. Real impact.
Every family’s journey is different, and so is every next step.
Our highlighted stories show how OneBigNext helps teenagers, young adults, and their parents navigate choices with confidence. From A-level decisions to alternative pathways, degree apprenticeships, and career-defining interviews.
Watch how they moved from “What now?” to “We’ve got this.”
Building a Portfolio to Access the Creative Industries
"The biggest impact that Sandra has had is that she's really given my son some perspective. [...] Now fast forward, he's 17 years old and he's looking at conservatoires and universities for music. He now has all the knowledge that Sandra gave him about what the options were for each course, for each university, and what he needs to do to get himself there. [...] He has been slowly building his portfolio. He's been attending summer schools, he's been volunteering and doing work experience, and this has helped him decide what he wants to do. [...] The most valuable help would be, is that she's actually formed a really strong connection with my son, and she's really taken the time to listen to him and what he wants from life. And that's been really invaluable, because she's thought outside the box to really make him see what his choices are and what options are open to him, and as a parent that has been massively reassuring."
Kerry-Ann J, Mum of 17 Year Old Composer and Animator
Next Steps for Home Educated, Neurodiverse Daughter
"She was successful in her application and interview, and she's been made an unconditional offer, and I don't think we would be in this position had we not spoken to Sandra."
Samantha F, Mum of 16 Year Old exploring a career in Media
Preparing for the Royal Navy Admiralty Interview Board
"I got to the Admiralty Interview Board stage, and then I realised I'd never actually had an interview before. [...] Since working with Sandra, I've gained much more confidence in interviews and feel I can prepare myself for any future interviews in my life."
Evan W (Age 18), talented Cyclist and Adventurer keen to join the Royal Navy
Exploring Degree Apprenticeships and Other Alternative Pathways
"I had several talks with Sandra about what I'm good at, what I'm not so good at, and how that would affect me in future careers. We also talked about how different jobs I could progress from them. And how different jobs interact with each other. I've narrowed down my choices with what I would like to do after A Levels. I've decided that university may not be the best pathway for me."
Jodie T (Age 18), applying to join the Police force via Degree Apprenticeship
Choosing the Right Pathway for a Career in Space Science
"Working with Sandra brought a real sense of clarity for my son, and she made what was quite a challenging process as easy as possible, and she did it in a very kind, patient and compassionate way, but also with that understanding that this is a massive decision and that these university graduates will come out with a significant amount of debt so that the decisions they're having to make now at this young age will affect their future."
Corinna F, Mum of 19 Year Old studying for a degree in Space Science
Confidence and Strategy to make Different Decisions at 18
"Working with Sandra has helped my daughter to target her approach and to identify her next steps, and has really helped to remove the inevitable prejudice and bias that a conversation with a parent would obviously bring, which is an immense help."
Andy T, Dad of 18 Year Old taking a different pathway to her school friends
Choosing the Right A Level Subjects for her Future Career
"Sandra did that in a very calm way. She was able to have conversations with my daughter where she could ask the questions back without fear of threat, without fear of not knowing what was expected of her. And Sandra has helped my daughter immensely in being able to make those choices."
Lynne Y, Mum of 16 Year Old interested in a career in Physiotherapy