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Ucas application

Expert advice to help you get a place at university

2 min read

Can universities see where else you've applied to – and could this affect your chances?

You can enter a maximum of five choices on your application, but can universities see where else you've applied to? The answer to this is no – we explain why…

09 December 2022

4 min read

How to prepare for a university interview

Find our how to prepare for a university interview and discover expert uni interview techniques and tips to help you succeed at your university interview.

09 December 2022

6 min read

Behind the scenes: how your uni application is processed

What makes your Ucas application stand out once you’ve fired it off - and how long does it take before universities will start making offers? Find out how your uni application is processed, and what university admissions tutors are really looking for.

09 December 2022

3 min read

Post-Ucas deadline: five things to do next

So you've submitted your Ucas application, but that doesn't mean your application journey is over. Prepare for what comes next.

09 December 2022

5 min read

How to get the Ucas reference you want

When applying to uni, you'll hear lots about personal statements. But what about its invisible cousin, the reference? Our guide to Ucas references reveals more...

09 December 2022

6 min read

Bmat: when it is, what it costs and how to prepare

Bmat: when it is, what it costs and how to prepare

04 October 2022

4 min read

What to do if you miss the 25 January Ucas deadline and still want to apply to uni

What to do if you miss the 25 January Ucas deadline and still want to apply to uni

07 September 2022

5 min read

If I fail in my exams, what do I do?

What are your options if your final exams go disastrously? Whether you've got your results or you're not feeling confident about results day, this is what you can do.

10 May 2022

4 min read

Ucas Adjustment has been cancelled – but here's what it was

Ucas Adjutsment cancelled from 2022

23 July 2021

3 min read

10 odd university interview questions – and why tutors ask them

Expect the unexpected at a university interview. Here are 10 off-the-wall questions asked by university tutors, and why they might not actually be that strange.

02 November 2013

3 min read

What if I don’t have the right qualifications for a degree I'm interested in?

Whether you just missed out on a grade at GCSE or lack certain subjects, you can still get to university if you’re willing to put some extra work in – here's how.

14 August 2012

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