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Fri, 12/07/2024 - 11:41
Some universities and colleges require that you pass an admissions test as well as standard qualifications if you are applying for courses in particular subjects.
The details for a...
Thu, 11/07/2024 - 20:09
Studential.com receives around 2,000,000 page views a month made by 600,000 unique visitors per month, around 90% of which comes from within the UK. We don't track the age or gender of our visits,...
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 15:44
If you are currently considering engineering as a career that you may be interested in, then you will need to ensure that you make the right choice for you.
This guide will give you lots of...
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 14:51
Considering applying for a nursing degree at university? Our guide will help you decide whether it's the right choice for you, and what's involved in a typical Nursing undergraduate course.
Why...
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 14:31
Some university courses require applicants to take an admissions test - if this happens to be the case for you, don’t worry!
They’re generally not something you can really spend ages swotting...
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 11:38
The personal statement tips and advice below is kindly brought to you by a sixth form admissions tutor with many year's of experience in helping students with their UCAS application.
1. The UCAS...
Wed, 10/07/2024 - 10:29
As you may already know, successfully applying to university is all about standing out from the crowd.
The aim of the game is to get those offers, and to get offers you need to make your UCAS...
Thu, 30/05/2024 - 21:39
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is an internationally recognised qualification for 3-19 year olds, originally introduced to meet the educational needs of diplomats’ children...
Wed, 22/05/2024 - 10:23
Degree apprenticeships are a great way to become degree qualified whilst still getting in-work experience, and a regular pay.
It’s also a great way to avoid being saddled with a large student loan...
Mon, 20/05/2024 - 12:56
An apprenticeship interview is no different from a job interview insofar as the applicant should treat the interview with the same degree of professionalism.
1. Preparing for your interview
Once...
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 21:13
If A level results day turned out to be a disappointment, rather than a cause for celebration, try not to worry.
Give yourself time to think and consider your next step toward retaking A...
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 11:54
The Common App Essay prompts for 2023-24 remain unchanged from the previous year, and it has also recently been announced that they will again stay the same for 2024-25.
Prompt 1
Some students...
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 11:25
Getting away from home and having the freedom to do whatever you want, when you want to, may be an exciting thought, but you will need to think about how you are going to afford living your life as a...
Tue, 30/04/2024 - 10:31
Attending an interview at Oxford or Cambridge university may sound like a scary prospect - we've all heard myths and rumours after all - but our guide will give you the lowdown on what to expect if...
Sat, 13/04/2024 - 14:41
If you are currently trying to think about where to go next in order to get to the career that you have in mind, then one thing that you may be considering is an apprenticeship.
However, there are...
Thu, 07/03/2024 - 11:39
What do computer science admissions tutors look for in a personal statement?
Admissions tutors reviewing personal statements for computer science programs typically look for the following key...
Sat, 24/02/2024 - 10:42
Our personal statement FAQs will help ease the pain of writing a personal statement for your UCAS form. More advice can also be found on our blog.
When to start writing a personal...
Thu, 15/02/2024 - 16:31
You’ve worked really hard; sweated and toiled over your BTEC course and now you’re nervous, excited and a little apprehensive (all at the same time!) to know the results. Our guide will help...
Sat, 10/02/2024 - 10:36
How to write a personal statement? It's little wonder this question is on every student's lips when it comes to applying to university. Unfortunately, writing a personal statement is probably one of...
Tue, 07/11/2023 - 19:42
UCAS has announced significant changes to the personal statement format for students applying to UK universities starting in 2025 for 2026 entry. The traditional open-ended statement has been...