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UCAS All things UCAS Extra

Mar 12th 2025 · 2 min read

If you haven’t received any offers from your chosen universities, UCAS Extra is another chance to secure an offer!

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Clearing How to apply through Clearing

Jun 3rd 2025 · 6 min read

Applying to a university Clearing course is easier than you may think. Whatever your reason for going through Clearing,...

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UCAS Can you get into a university that rejected you?

Mar 12th 2025 · 4 min read

Dealing with rejection is never easy – you may have got your hopes up about going to a specific university and now thin...

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UCAS Clearing 2025 FAQs

Mar 12th 2025 · 10 min read

Let’s settle your nerves ahead of Results Day by answering all your questions about UCAS Clearing for 2025.

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7 Articles

Find the best A Level advice right here, dig inside and get reading.

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Find out everything you need to know about uni accommodation and halls.

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Everything you need to know about private, degree and government

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Gap Year

11 Articles

Gap year guides, advice and pros and cons, are all right here for you!

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GCSEs

7 Articles

We've got revision guides, career advice and even snack advice all here!

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General

142 Articles

A collection of articles about everything at university.

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Personal Statement

5 Articles

Advice on how to write your personal statement, what to include and more!

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Postgraduate

38 Articles

A compendium of everything you need to know about postgraduate study.

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Student Finance

36 Articles

Student finance is a pain, luckily, we've got all the advice you'll need.

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Student Health

7 Articles

Keeping fit at uni is important, so this section is vital for you!

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Studying Abroad

27 Articles

Discover everything you need to know about studying abroad here.

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Teacher Advice

27 Articles

Advice for teachers, by teachers, all you need to help your students!

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UCAS Advice

23 Articles

How to apply for university and how to track your application, is all here.

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Work Advice

4 Articles

Find the best advice about working today. Discover your next steps here.

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International Students

6 Articles

Looking to study in the UK? From visas to UK culture, we’ve got you covered.

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