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Find helpful tips to help your students apply to and thrive at the University of Liverpool. 

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Choosing the right course

Choosing the right course is an important 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 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.

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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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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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.

A group of 4 students sat in the shade on a hot summers day in Abercromby Square in Liverpool.

Choosing the right university

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: