The majority of the UK will have heard of SATs. They’re that Year 6 exam sat ages ago for a lot of the population, and a lot of people might have forgotten about them already. However, there are still thousands of students that take the …
When are Year 2 SATs?
Each year, thousands of students around the globe and in the UK sit exams: many mundane and unextraordinary, and many important and nerve-wracking ones. There are the standard ones more people, even across the world, will know of – GCSEs and A-Levels to name a …
When are Year 6 SATs 2027?
In the academic world, there are many tests and examinations a student must go through in order to be assessed on their academic ability. Of course, this criterion applies to the UK as well. There are the standard ones more people, even across the world, …
Can You Re-use Your Personal Statement For UCAS?
A personal statement is essentially a description of you. It is used to inform universities of your interests, talents and accomplishments. This will make you seem like a desirable applicant. Applying to university can be a stressful time. Your personal statement may seem daunting to …
What is a Diploma of Higher Education?
There are so many different types and levels of qualification that you can study after you finish school and college. While the standard bachelor’s degree is the one that gets the most attention, it’s not your only post-18 option. Despite this, students will often not …
BTEC Qualifications: What are they?
The system of education in the UK is complex and uses a wide variety of terminology that can be difficult to make sense of. While many students are familiar with the more mainstream courses, such as A-Levels, there are a wide range of equally official …
What Happens If You Leave School Before 18?
Like virtually everything else surrounding education, the rules around leaving school early can be confusing—especially since policies vary across the UK. With such differing, and sometimes, conflicting regulations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, confused, and unsure about what applies to you. That’s why, in this …
What (and When) is University Reading Week? A Student’s Guide
Between all the new people and adjusting to the new level of independence, starting out at university was pretty overwhelming. Having just started my first year at university in September, it’s been a lot trying to get my head around everything—especially just trying to figure …
What Are SLC Disbursements? Student Loan Payments Explained
According to this webpage from the House of Commons Library, as of 2024, around 1.5 million higher education students in England alone were using student loans. Despite this, many students remain unsure about how the full student loan process works. While repayment information is more …
Is University Attendance Mandatory? What You Need to Know
Sometimes, we just can’t make it to every university class. Maybe you have an appointment, another commitment, or you’ve overslept for a 9am lecture. Or perhaps there’s a more serious issue affecting your attendance—and even other aspects of your studies. University life comes with many …