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What to do if you miss the January Ucas deadline and still want to apply to uni
There's still time...
What to do if you don’t get an offer from your first choice university
Getting rejected from your top university is a tough pill to swallow, but it doesn't mean your hopes are over...
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Will submitting an early Ucas application stand in your favour?
It might seem logical that applying early gives you a better chance of getting an offer. But things are a bit more complicated than that...
Ucas deadlines and key application dates
Check our guide for all the key university application dates
Which university admissions tests do you need to take?
Depending on your choice of course and uni, you might need to take a university admissions test. Here's what to expect
Ucas Extra explained
Ucas Extra is another option if you've not received any offers, or you've declined those you have
How long does it take for universities to reply to your application?
It might feel like it's taking forever for your uni offers to come through. Find out what's going on, and when you should hear back
International Baccalaureate (IB) students: applying to university
With its deep and varied approach to learning, could the IB give your uni application the edge?
Medicine entry requirements – five key things to know
Getting a place to study medicine is tough. Here we find out more about the entry requirements, how to ace your personal statement and what to expect from an interview...
How to prepare for a university interview
You've been invited to a university interview – great! But how should you get ready for it?
Checklist: university and degree subjects you might be interviewed for
Not sure if you'll be asked for an interview or not? It depends on the course and university you're applying for...
What happens after my university application is sent off?
So you've finally hit 'send'...what happens now?
What are university entry requirements?
So you’ve found a degree course that ticks all the boxes and you’re ready to put it down as one of your five Ucas choices. But what about its entry requirements?
Waiting for uni offers: how to keep your head
It can take time to get responses from the universities you applied to. Here's how to stay cool while you wait.
University offers: what they mean and what to do next
As you start to receive responses from universities, you'll see terms like 'unconditional' and 'conditional' offers appearing on Ucas. Here's what to do next...
Understanding conditional offers
Congratulations on getting a conditional offer! Here's what it means...
Unconditional offers: should you always accept?
After months of working on your Ucas application, an unconditional offer can really take the pressure off. But are they all they appear to be on the surface? We've put them under the microscope...
Ucas tariff: what you need to know about Ucas points
Here are some things you might want to know about the Ucas tariff points system, which universities use to communicate their entry requirements…
The basics of applying to university: glossary of terms
Starting to think about your uni application? Get clued up on what all the jargon means with our A-Z of applying to university.
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Make sure you’re fully prepared for making your uni application with these six key steps
Should you apply for more than one course at the same university?
We spoke to some university admissions teams to find out whether applying to different courses at the same university could affect your application.
Post-Ucas deadline: five things to do next
So you've submitted your Ucas application, but that doesn't mean your application journey is over.
How will contextual admissions policies affect my application?
Here's what you should know about contextual admissions policies and how universities them alongside your university application.
How to get the Ucas reference you want
You'll hear a lot about personal statements when you're applying to university, but your reference is also a crucial part of the process.
How do universities view gap years?
With lots of gap year opportunities and ideas out there, here’s how to make sure your time out is viewed favourably by your university.
Getting a teacher to write your Ucas reference? Here’s how to help them boost your application
Universities will be looking for a good reference on your Ucas application – and there are a few things you can do to assist your referee
Can you get into university if you’re studying Btecs?
Don’t be put off applying to university if you’re taking Btecs rather than A-levels – more than 100,000 Btec students apply to UK universities each year.
Can universities see where else you've applied to – and could this affect your chances?
You can enter a maximum of five places on your application, but does it matter which order you put them in – and can universities see your other choices?
Can I change my choices when applying to university?
Changing your university choices during your application isn't always straightforward. However, it is normally possible...
Calculating Ucas points based on predicted grades
Universities will sometimes include Ucas tariff points in their entry requirements. Here's how to work out your points from your predicted grades
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Many medical schools require applicants to take the Bmat test; here's how to be ready.
