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Choosing the right course
Choosing the right course at the right institution is a big decision for students. Read our tips to help students make an informed decision.
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Confirmation FAQs
Find out more about what Confirmation is and how you can help applicants during this period.
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Budgeting Top Tips
Often when a student starts university it is their first time managing their own finances. This can be daunting but there are plenty of people available to help. Read our top ten budgeting tips that you can share with your year 13s for when they become first year university students.
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Informed Choices
Informed Choices brings together guidance from admissions teams at Russell Group universities to give pupils clear information about the subjects they should consider if they are hoping to progress to a competitive university.
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Tips for attending education fairs
Make the most of attending education fairs by reading our advice for how to prepare before the exhibition and what do do at the event.
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Top tips for personal statements
Applying to university is a big step in life. It is important to find the right course and university and to make your application as strong as possible. Read our advice for writing personal statements.
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Top tips for producing an effective academic reference
The reference is a crucial supporting document in the university application process. Read our guide to producing an effective and useful reference.
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Choosing the right uni
It is really important to find the university that will support a student’s ambition and where they will be happy. Here are our top ten tips to help students find the right university for them: