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Finishing touches for your Oxbridge application form

by Anita Lee

So, hopefully you've decided you're going to give Oxbridge a go and you're working away on your personal statement (if not, hint: start drafting!). There are loads of resources out there on what makes a good personal statement, including this video created for UCAS by someone who reads them all day ...

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How to get into university as an adult learner without qualifications

by Anita Naik

There are currently over 1.7 million adult learners in the UK involved in vocational education and development from Level 1 to entry to undergraduate degrees. If you're interested in getting to university as an adult learner and you currently are without qualifications, here's what you need to know....

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What do students need to know about ChatGPT?

by Anita Naik

ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence that provides quick answers to the user's questions. Well-documented articles show it being used to write student essays to a high standard, leaving teachers worried about how it will transform education.

Mike Sharples, Emeritus Professor of Educational...

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A-Level Results Day - your choices on what to do next

by Anita Naik

A-Level results day is Thursday, 18 August 2022. It's a nerve wracking time as you make decisions about your grades, universities and courses. To help yourself make sure you know how it works and what to do to next to make the most of your results.

What if I disagree with my grades?

If you are unh...

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Coping with anxiety at university

by Anita Naik
Anxiety and stress are on the rise in the student population. If you're finding it hard to cope with student life and your studies, here's what you need to know about dealing at university.

A poll of almost 38,000 UK students suggests rates of stress are on the rise in universities, with high lev...

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