Figuring out which A-Level subjects to choose can be difficult as there are so many things you may need to consider. This includes what subjects you’re good at, what subjects you enjoy as well as what subjects can help with future applications. If you’re not …
What Should You Include in Your University Personal Statement?
Writing a personal statement for university is extremely important. It is a students first contact with the university, so making a good first impression is key to try secure a place. For students applying to university from sixth form college, your teachers at college should …
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 …
When Do Cambridge Offers (and Interviews) Come Out?
Applying to the University of Cambridge to read for any subject is certainly a daunting process for most applicants. There are lots of confusing, unanswered, and frankly quite important questions that are asked every year about the process as a whole by applicants. In this …
How to Write a Personal Statement For University
You’ve decided what university and course you want to study and now you have to apply. This can be a daunting process. Fortunately, there is lots of guidance on how you write your personal statement. The basic structure is the same for everyone. Your personal …
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 …
How to find your UCAS number
Your UCAS number is given to you when you apply to university and is an essential part of your application. However, knowing that it is important doesn’t help you when you are trying to find it. Applying to university can be stressful, especially when you …
Which UK Universities Accept Two A-Levels?
When studying A-Levels at sixth form or college, students typically take 3 or sometimes even 4 different subjects. Since this is considered the “norm”, many universities often base their entry requirements off these standards, sometimes even specifying the specific grade combinations they expect. However, it’s …
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 …