On 5 May 2016, university and college decisions became due on applications submitted by 15 January. In other words, if you applied by 15 January and you are still waiting, universities and colleges … [Read more...] about How to Reply to Offers in UCAS
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Soft Skills for University, Employment and Career
Soft skills are needed in performing jobs, especially at the graduate or professional level. Employers look for them in applicants. Professionals use them in dealing with one another. As a student, … [Read more...] about Soft Skills for University, Employment and Career
Postgraduate Study: Taught and Research Masters Degrees
After completing your undergraduate degree, you might want to proceed further to strengthen your knowledge and skills. It can also be a path if you want to take on a new direction. The postgraduate … [Read more...] about Postgraduate Study: Taught and Research Masters Degrees
How to Get a Course through Extra
If you have used all five choices and you are not holding any offers you can add another choice through UCAS Extra which starts on 25 February 2016. This is for applicants who were unsuccessful with … [Read more...] about How to Get a Course through Extra
The UCAS Clearing Vacancy Search is Almost Over. Apply ASAP!
Academic year 2015-2016 has commenced in most universities in the United Kingdom but there are individuals who still find themselves without a university place. The Universities and Colleges … [Read more...] about The UCAS Clearing Vacancy Search is Almost Over. Apply ASAP!
Personal Statement Using the Most Important Elements
You are allowed up to 4,000 characters for your personal statement. It is equivalent to more or less than 600 words. It may be a little bit too short for you to be able to include everything that you … [Read more...] about Personal Statement Using the Most Important Elements
How to be Accepted into Medical School
It is still a few months before the October deadline of the UCAS applications for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science courses. While it is a little far away, there is still much time for … [Read more...] about How to be Accepted into Medical School
White Pupils Tail the University Application Rate List
Demand for higher education has risen to a level all-time high amongst all ethnic groups, figures at Universities and Colleges Admissions Service indicate. White pupils still comprise a huge … [Read more...] about White Pupils Tail the University Application Rate List
Male University Students: The New Minority
In the past and even at present, people whine over the small number of women in particular sectors. This incites the unleashing of feminist movement and the inevitable threading on eggshells. … [Read more...] about Male University Students: The New Minority
University Applications Recovering
Students applying to university have increased by 19,000 since last year. The increase, which amounts to a shade over three per cent, is an improvement as it saw a decline of more than 50,000 in 2012 … [Read more...] about University Applications Recovering
Good English is the Most Important Element in the Personal Statement
The importance of the personal statement cannot be overstated. This component of the university admission application is the deal maker for students to be successful in their purpose of pursuing … [Read more...] about Good English is the Most Important Element in the Personal Statement
Applications to University Still Below Level of Pre-Tuition Fee Increase Period
With the 30 June deadline of submission for university applications just within less than two months, the number of applicants for this year has not yet reached the same level as that of 2010 which is … [Read more...] about Applications to University Still Below Level of Pre-Tuition Fee Increase Period
Offa Instructs 14 Universities to Increase Ratio of Male to Female Admissions
The Office for Fair Access have made an agreement with 14 universities to increase the ratio of male to female enrollees as part of their requirement as institutions which charge not less than £6,000 … [Read more...] about Offa Instructs 14 Universities to Increase Ratio of Male to Female Admissions
The Extra as UCAS Applicants’ Option
Unsuccessful and successful applicants in UCAS can use the Extra option. Those of them who were not given any offers, those who have received but did not like any of them and those who have decided … [Read more...] about The Extra as UCAS Applicants’ Option
How Should UCAS Applicants Reply to Offers
Applying to university through UCAS is a process involving many detailed steps. The deadline for the submission of applications, January 15, is through. The cycle is now where applicants receive … [Read more...] about How Should UCAS Applicants Reply to Offers
Ten Frequently Asked Questions of University Applicants
Each year, hundreds of thousands of UK university applicants go through the nerve-racking but nonetheless exciting process of choosing courses to apply for, preparing the required documents and … [Read more...] about Ten Frequently Asked Questions of University Applicants
A-level Results Released, Top Marks Drop for First Time in Over Two Decades
The 16th August marks A-level results day this year as approximately 300,000 sixth-formers all over the country finally determine whether their grades are good enough for admission to the university … [Read more...] about A-level Results Released, Top Marks Drop for First Time in Over Two Decades
UK Universities experience decrease in applications as tuition fees rise
Last year, the British government announced budget cuts for higher education funding and approved tuition fee increases across UK universities of up to £9,000 beginning the academic year 2012/2013. … [Read more...] about UK Universities experience decrease in applications as tuition fees rise