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What (Actually) Is UCAS?

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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 …

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Are Calculators Allowed In UCAT Assessments?

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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, …

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Does DofE Give UCAS Points?

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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 …

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What is the DofE Award?

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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 …