Blog Posts tagged Ucas

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Degree or degree apprenticeship?

by Anita Naik

Getting a degree still opens doors, gives you broader career prospects, higher salaries and, in the eyes of many employers, a belief that you are more 'job-ready'. Despite this, students are increasingly concerned that a degree no longer represents good value for money. The Public Attitudes to Highe...

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Supercurriculars and your personal statement

by Anita Naik

UCAS applications are now open for 2025 entry, and the UCAS personal statement (which will differ for 2026 entry) is a significant part of your application process and something Year 12s should focus on this summer. Your statement plays a crucial role in the university admissions process, providing ...

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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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