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Waiting for uni offers: how to keep your head
The Student Room explains how to stay cool while waiting for university offers.
18 September 2023
3 min read
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...
13 September 2023
5 min read
What do I need to get into Oxford or Cambridge?
If you’re thinking about applying to Oxford or Cambridge, you’ve got to stand out against the tough competition. Our six-step plan sets out what you’ll need.
12 September 2023
5 min read
6 steps you need to take to apply to university
Find out more about choosing a university and course, writing your application and personal statement
12 September 2023
4 min read
Understanding conditional offers
Congratulations on getting a conditional offer! Here's what it means...
06 September 2023
2 min read
Ucas Tariff: what 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.
06 September 2023
22 min read
How to write an excellent personal statement in 10 steps
Help and advice on putting your application together
18 August 2023
5 min read
University offers: what they mean and what to do next
A guide to unconditional and conditional offers from universities you’ve applied to through Ucas. What do they mean and what are your next choices?
08 March 2023
5 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...
12 December 2022
4 min read
Oxford or Cambridge? How to choose
Oxford versus Cambridge: you can only put one of them on your Ucas form, so how do you choose? We share some pointers...
12 December 2022
3 min read
How will contextual admissions policies affect my application?
Find out what you need to know about contextual admissions policies and how universities use this information alongside your university application.
09 December 2022
4 min read
What to do if you miss the 25 January Ucas deadline and still want to apply to uni
What to do if you miss the 25 January Ucas deadline and still want to apply to uni
07 September 2022
5 min read
If I fail in my exams, what do I do?
What are your options if your final exams go disastrously? Whether you've got your results or you're not feeling confident about results day, this is what you can do.
10 May 2022
3 min read
Ucas Adjustment has been cancelled – but here's what it was
Ucas Adjutsment cancelled from 2022
23 July 2021
3 min read
10 odd university interview questions – and why tutors ask them
Expect the unexpected at a university interview. Here are 10 off-the-wall questions asked by university tutors, and why they might not actually be that strange.
02 November 2013
3 min read
What if I don’t have the right qualifications for a degree I'm interested in?
Whether you just missed out on a grade at GCSE or lack certain subjects, you can still get to university if you’re willing to put some extra work in – here's how.
14 August 2012
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