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Ucas Extra explained
Ucas Extra is a lifeline if you've not received any offers, or you've declined those you have. Learn more about Ucas Extra, including when it is.
16 February 2022

6 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 January 2022

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How long does it take for universities to reply to your application?
When can you expect to get an offer (hopefully!) from a university you've applied to? As our guide explains, response times on decisions can vary.
18 January 2022

3 min read
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. Prepare for what comes next.
18 January 2022

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.
12 January 2022

4 min read
How to write your personal statement in an evening
Stay focused with our tips to help you write your personal statement quickly
04 January 2022

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.
04 January 2022

5 min read
Ucas deadline countdown 2022: things to remember
We wouldn’t necessarily recommend waiting until 26 January, the day of the Ucas deadline, to submit your university application – but if things are down to the wire, here's how to ensure you're fully prepared.
04 January 2022

22 min read
How to write an excellent personal statement in 10 steps
Help and advice on putting your application together
04 January 2022

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.
07 December 2021

1 min read
Ucas deadlines and key application dates
Get organised with our calendar of the key dates and deadlines in the Ucas application process for students beginning studies in September 2022.
28 September 2021

7 min read
Unconditional offers: should you always accept?
Unconditional offers, conditional unconditional offers... it's a lot to get your head around. Before you accept an unconditional offer, read our guide to this growing recruitment tactic by universities.
30 July 2019

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?
31 January 2019

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
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