3 min read
Applying for a course with higher entry requirements than predicted?
Are your predicted grades too low for your desired degree course? We look at how strict university entry requirements are and whether you should still apply.
05 June 2018
2 min read
Calculating Ucas points based on predicted grades
Do you know what Ucas points are and how to calculate them? Find out how to calculate your points based on your predicted grades with our handy calculators.
17 April 2018
4 min read
How do universities view gap years?
Gap years can be a good plan before starting your uni course. With lots of gap-year opportunities and ideas out there, here’s how to make sure your gap year is viewed favourably by your university.
16 April 2018
4 min read
First and insurance university choices explained
What’s the difference between university firm and insurance choices? We’ve got help with deciding which offers to accept and answer your queries, from changing your mind to what happens next.
12 January 2018
3 min read
Ucas Tariff: everything you need to know about Ucas points
What is the Ucas tariff points system, and how does it affect your uni application? We explain everything you want to know about Ucas tariff points.
12 January 2018
4 min read
Behind the scenes: how your uni application is processed
What makes your Ucas application stand out once you’ve fired it off - and how long does it take before universities will start making offers? Find out how your uni application is processed, and what university admissions tutors are really looking for.
20 December 2017
2 min read
Year 13 students: five ways to squeeze the most out of the Christmas holidays
Festivities, food and celebrations... Your holidays will probably be packed with distractions. But try to make the most of that lull between 25 December and New Year to get some uni prep sorted.
01 December 2017
11 min read
What are university entry requirements?
Universities set their own entry requirements, which vary depending on subject and the course. Learn more about how university entry requirements work here.
24 November 2017
6 min read
The real story behind university entry requirements
University entry requirements may seem straightforward on paper, but in practice, there can be more than meets the eye. Find out how universities use them including how flexible they can be.
24 November 2017
6 min read
Making your first and insurance choices: top tips
University offers in? Everything you need to know to make the right first and insurance choices for you.
23 November 2017
4 min read
Ucas deadline countdown: five application delays you should avoid
With the Ucas deadline fast approaching, here's how to make sure nothing stops you getting your application in on time.
01 November 2017
3 min read
Can I change my choices when applying to university?
If you change your mind at any time in your Ucas application journey, what are your options?
01 November 2017
1 min read
The Getting Into Uni Guide [Download]
We've teamed up with The Student Room to create a free, comprehensive guide to getting into university, covering everything from research to applying, finance to freshers' week survival.
12 October 2017
4 min read
Summer boredom-busters for Year 12s
Once you've watched absolutely everything on Netflix and physically can't sleep any more, tick off a few of Ruby's summer to-dos (and get ahead on next term).
02 August 2017
4 min read
Year 12s: five ways to get ahead over summer
Our Year 12 student blogger reveals how you can ahead on your Ucas application over the summer holidays.
20 June 2017
2 min read
Ucas Adjustment explained
A-level results in and your grades are better than you’d expected? You could find a new university place through Ucas Adjustment.
13 June 2017
3 min read
Putting together your portfolio: students' top tips
Got to put a portfolio together for a creative course? Current arts students share their tips on how to make sure yours makes an impact with admissions tutors...
11 February 2017
4 min read
Applicant diaries: my extracurricular secret weapons
Universities are often looking for more than just top grades. Student Megan explains how her extracurricular activities are her secret weapon for applying.
30 January 2017
1 min read
Ucas application hacks - your cartoon guide
Get some handy university application tips AND have a giggle with these cartoons.
14 December 2016
3 min read
What to expect at a university interview - by subject
Invited to a university interview? To help give you a flavour for what's in store, we asked past student interviewees of different subjects - from languages to maths - to share what happened at their interview.
08 November 2016
2 min read
Inside a university interview – as told by students
Been invited to a university interview and not sure what to expect? We asked students to describe exactly what their interview experiences were like.
08 November 2016
1 min read
Calculate your Ucas points [Infographic]
Find out how to turn your predicted grades into Ucas points with our handy infographics, covering A-levels, Scottish Highers, BTECs and more.
01 November 2016
3 min read
Preparing for your university interview - top tips from students
Get prepared for your university interview! We asked students to tell us how they managed to impress their university interviewers - here are their top tips...
22 October 2016
3 min read
Uni applicant diaries: Ruby's Oxford summer residential
Year 13 student Ruby was invited to a week-long summer residential at Oxford to get a glimpse of student life there.
07 October 2016
3 min read
Will submitting an early Ucas application stand in your favour?
Submitting your application early may increase your chances of being offered a place on the course you want. Here we explain the pros and cons…
04 October 2016
4 min read
Uni applicant diaries: transitioning from S5 to S6
Scottish student Rebecca shares some seven key lessons about Highers, Advanced Highers and applying to universities in Scotland.
26 September 2016
4 min read
What happens on a university access or outreach programme?
Oxford hopeful Ruby reveals all about the access programme which has been preparing her for the most important application of her life.
16 September 2016
2 min read
Uni applicant diaries: applying to Oxbridge
Oxbridge is famously tough to get into - so if you're nervous about applying there, you're not the only one...
05 September 2016
5 min read
How to get the Ucas reference you want
When applying to uni, you'll hear lots about personal statements. But what about its invisible cousin, the reference? Our guide to Ucas references reveals more...
24 November 2015
3 min read
Medicine entry requirements - five key things to know
Getting a place to study medicine is tough. Here's what you need to know about entry requirements for medicine...
15 September 2015
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