The BMAT is an admissions test used by certain universities in the UK for students applying for medicine. Most students will sit the test in mid-October, then get their results around 6 weeks later. But seeing a few out of context numbers when you get …
BMAT Assessment | What Is It And Who Is It For?
There are lots of exams to sit throughout your time at school, and it can be confusing to keep track of them all. Particularly as you get to the later stages of school, you might hear acronyms being thrown around, such as BMAT or LNAT …
What (Actually) Is UCAS?
Applying for universities can be a very stressful time. In the UK, students are expected to narrow down from all the universities across the countries to just 5 choices. Furthermore, they also have to submit tonnes of information about their grades, interests, achievements, and educational …
Are Calculators Allowed In UCAT Assessments?
When preparing for the UCAT assessment, it can be useful to familiarise yourself with what it actually involves and what resources will be available to you. After all, the UCAT exam is very different to any other exams you may have completed in school. Consequently, …
UCAT Assessment | What Is It And Who Is It For?
When applying to university, many students purely focus on their A-Level exams or equivalent qualifications. After all, each university course gives a set of grades that each student is required to fulfil in order to get into their chosen course! However, it is true that …
Does DofE Give UCAS Points?
The DofE Award is a respected qualification among students and universities alike. It can definitely boost an application and is something universities will want to look further into, particularly in interviews. However, there is a difference between something being of interest to universities, and being …
15+ Ideas for the DofE Gold Residential
If you have already completed the Bronze and Silver DofE award levels, you may be expecting that the Gold DofE level is pretty similar to them. However, this is not the case! It is true that you will still have to carry out a period …
What is the DofE Award?
You may have come across the term ‘DofE’ before, particularly if you are a secondary school student. Schools will typically encourage their students to participate in DofE between Year 9 and 11. However, many students do not actually know how you attain the DofE Award …
Is the DofE Award Worth it? | Including Pros and Cons
The DofE award is an opportunity offered to students across schools all over the country! It pushes students out of their comfort zone, allowing them to do new experiences they have never done before. Young people can volunteer, learn new skills, engage in physical activities …
How Long is NCS?
If you want to boost your CV or stand out in university applications, the NCS programme may have been suggested for you to complete! It is a great thing to do during the summer holidays, as it does take a chunk of time to complete. …