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A-Level Results Survival Guide | Clearing and Plan B Strategies

by Anita Naik

A-Level Results Day 2025 is just a month away, and if it's on your mind, it's worth knowing what clearing and plan B strategies are worth having in place before the day

How results day works:

1. Results are published on 14 August 2025 (usually from 8 am). SQA results will be released on 5 August 2...

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Everything you need to know about degree apprenticeships

by Anita Naik

With UCAS applications on the horizon, now is the time many Year 12 and 13 students are thinking about university. With so much press about student loans, many are considering degree apprenticeships. We look at what these are and whether they suit your needs.

According to UCAS, almost 40% of UK 18-...

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Three Ways You Can Improve Your Personal Statement

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

There are many challenging elements to preparing your college application. For many students, though, writing a personal statement ranks as one of the most challenging. On a few sheets of paper, you must name your most likeable traits, past experiences, extracurricular activities, future plans, and ...

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