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UCASUCAS Clearing 2024: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Sep 15th 2023 · 8 min read

If you just missed out on a university spot or have done a full 180 and are looking to change your course, then UCAS Clearing is for you.

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UCAS UCAS Tariff Points

Dec 5th 2023

Are you here because you want to calculate your UCAS Points? If you are, you're at the right place!

Student Advice What is a student railcard?

Oct 25th 2023 · 5 min read

With the price of inner-city travel rising all the time, it's good for students to have a cheaper, more affordable ...

Student Advice How does the UK university grading system work?

Oct 3rd 2023 · 5 min read

Whether you’re already studying or are about to, it is important to understand how the UK university grading system wor...

UCAS UCAS personal statements are changing: here’s what you need to know

Dec 5th 2023 · 4 min read

Personal statements are set to become a thing of the past. The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has in...

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