Blog Posts tagged Ucas

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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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Benefits of tuition post-results day 2023

by Anita Naik

Results for A-levels and GCSEs are now out; with this, a change in passes and fails from 2022. With many students opting for re-sits in 2023/24, we look at how to move forward with tuition and how a tutor can help you reach the grades you need.

Results Day 2023

A-level grades awarded to students...

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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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University Admissions: Key Dates

by Sarah Adams

Registration

You will need to register with UCAS, (the universities and colleges admissions service) during the autumn of Year 2013, usually through your school or college. Your teachers will be able to support you through the process.

Apply

Applications are made online and can be completed in st...

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Half of university clearing places gone in four days

by Emily

It has only been four days since this year's A-level students received their exam results, but the rush for university places is well underway.

Over 50% of the 22,000 university places available through the "clearing" system have already been snapped up. The number of students who have secured a un...

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