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A Levels & Scottish Higher's7 A levels & scottish higher's articlesOur A Level section covers everything from retaking A-Levels through to what to expect on AS Level Results Day and A Level Results Day.

Accommodation and Housing7 Accommodation and housing articlesOur student accommodation articles tell you the dos and don’ts of student accommodation, in this section, we look at general student accommodation tips, house-viewing checklists, tips for living at university and tips for living in student halls.

Apprenticeships7 Apprenticeships articlesOur Apprenticeships section gives you an insight into the world of apprenticeships, how they work, how much you can be paid and how to study abroad.

Clearing Advice 202611 Clearing advice 2026 articlesIn our Clearing section, we cover everything you need to know about how Clearing works and how you can find a place at university by applying Clearing.

Gap Years11 Gap years articlesLearn more about what to do on a gap year, how to prepare, common mistakes and the various places that you can travel to on the various gap year programs available to you!

GCSE Advice7 Gcse advice articlesOur GCSE category covers everything you need to know about the world of GCSEs, from choosing your GCSE subjects, working to your study goals, revision tips and how to retake your GCSEs.

International Students6 International students articles

Personal Statements5 Personal statements articlesOur UCAS personal statement category is essential for any students stuck writing that dreaded personal statement.

Postgraduate, PHD and Masters38 Postgraduate, phd and masters articlesOur postgraduate section takes a look at all elements of postgraduate study, whether it be writing your personal statement, identifying the different degree types or student finance.

Student Advice142 Student advice articlesIn this section, we’ll give you all the general advice you need when studying at university or college as well as some information regarding A Levels, GCSEs, T Levels and university entrance exams.

Student Finance36 Student finance articlesOur student finance section focuses on applying for student finance, how student finance works in the UK, whether or not students pay tax and information on student council tax.

Student Health7 Student health articlesOur student health category takes an in-depth look at the importance of sport at university, how to deal with mental health issues, healthy student recipes and more!

Study Abroad Advice27 Study abroad advice articlesOur Study Abroad category covers everything from studying abroad, travel for students, the benefits of studying abroad, why you should study at a university abroad and more.

Teacher Advice27 Teacher advice articlesOur teacher advice section provides you with in-depth articles that give you advice and suggestions about helping your students.

UCAS Advice16 Ucas advice articlesIn our UCAS section, we cover everything you need to know about UCAS, UCAS points and UCAS application advice.

Work Advice4 Work advice articlesIn our work category, we will give you all the information you need on internships, apprenticeships, work experience, how to apply for jobs and more.

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