When you begin to think about university, and start the application process, you’ll often hear the words ‘Russell Group’ floating around. When it finally comes to choosing your five universities to apply to, you may begin to consider the Russell Group as one, or even …
Does Oxford University Do Clearing?
The University of Oxford is a very prestigious university, and it has been ranked as the best in the world for multiple years. For this reason, Oxford University is a ‘dream’ university for many students. Some students have no interest in going to Oxford, which …
Wondering Why Your Maintenance Loan Is So Low? | 10+ Potential Reasons
For many students in the UK, the maintenance loan they receive through the student finance system is their main source of income to fund their university life. Often, it is the first time students have had to manage their own finances, and there are a …
Is Work Experience Compulsory in Year 10?
It is only natural for students to wonder about their future and what it holds. For some, this means thinking about exams and further education. For others, especially those with friends and family in older years, this can manifest as thinking about jobs and work …
Coursework vs Exams: What’s Easier? (Pros and Cons)
Coursework and exams are two different techniques used to assess students on certain subjects. Both of these methods can seem like a drag when trying to get a good grade, as they both take so many hours of work! However, is it true that one …
Can You Apply to Multiple Courses at the Same University?
Most students dream of studying one particular subject at university. As a result, they apply to many universities with this one specific course. However, what about the students whose goal is to study at a particular university regardless of the subject? Maybe they just love …
Did a University Reject You? Here Are 10 Possible Reasons Why
There can be so much involved in getting your university application together. From actually writing your personal statement to doing the reading, work experience and courses that you need to make it look good. Having been there myself, I know just how stressful and ultimately …
Does Retaking A-Levels Look Bad? (to Universities)
It can feel like the end of the world if you open up your A-Level results and realise that you didn’t do as well as expected. Getting lower results could forfeit your chances at getting into university or an apprenticeship that you really wanted to …
What are CertHEs? | Equivalency, UCAS Points and more
Whether you’re contemplating what to do after sixth form or college or if you’re looking at ways to further your education even at a later stage, it’s important to understand what the different types of education that you can do are in order to make …
Failed Your A-Levels? | 3 Possible Next Steps to Consider
A-Level results day is an extremely emotional day for students. This is the case for receiving both high and low grades. However, if you open that envelope and see that you have done much worse on your A-Levels than you ever could have imagined, it …