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Advice for sixth formers

  • Left to right: John-Clark Levin, Rosie McKeown, James Devine-Stoneman and Matt Hazel.

    How to revise like a University Challenge winner

    University Challenge’s 2018 champions share their study tips
  • ‘Committing something to long term memory isn’t easy, so it shouldn’t feel easy.’

    Struggling with revision? Here's how to prepare for exams more efficiently

    From excessive highlighting to cramming, it’s easy to get into bad revision habits. Here, experts point a better way forward
  • ‘If you’re applying to study film, don’t open by saying you’ve watched films from a young age.’

    What do universities look for in a personal statement?

    Admissions tutors advise on the dos and don’ts of writing the Ucas statement
  • young woman studying and working

    The dos and don'ts of writing a personal statement for languages

    Tips for convincing university admission tutors you deserve a place on their course
  • Labelling a pool of money can help you spend it on the right things.

    Nudge, nudge: mind tricks to stretch your student budget

    Simple changes to your behaviour can help you spend smarter at university
  • With just two student clubs in the whole town, my only other option was Blazin’ Squad ...

    Small-town campus vs the urban university – what's right for you?

    What’s it like to leave your comfort zone for university? Students Beya Kabelu and Emefa Setranah share their experiences
  • Young barista is working in a café

    How to manage your money at university

    Before pitching up at university, ensure you’ve applied for student funding and, when there, make rent your top priority
  • ‘There is so much reading.’

    Is studying law boring? And other student FAQs

    From the workload to work prospects, current students and tutors answer the questions law applicants really care about
  • A young man looking at computer code which is reflecting in his glasses

    Why I taught myself to code – and why you should too

    Our computer education is lagging far behind society’s needs. I took matters into my own hands by teaching myself to code
  • Don’t worry too much about league tables or where your friends are going.

    Applying to university? It's time to narrow your choices down to two

    Getting in your Ucas application was half the battle – now you have to sort through your offers and pick the two that suit you best
  • Cambridge University students cycle past the Senate House, Cambridge, England. October 2011<br>C8BM67 Cambridge University students cycle past the Senate House, Cambridge, England. October 2011

    'People are always too cold': How to survive a Cambridge interview

    As the deadline for Oxbridge applications looms, Sam Lucy, director of admissions at Cambridge, shares her advice for students
  • who, what, where, when, why, how questions - uncertainty, brainstorming or decision making concept<br>CYWX8F who, what, where, when, why, how questions - uncertainty, brainstorming or decision making concept

    Five ways students can boost their confidence at uni

    From creating the social life that’s right for you, to sharing your problems with professionals and peers – here’s how to stay on top of things at university
  • Pensuree Wallis, an engineer for Eurostar

    Meet the next generation of women engineers

    The UK has the lowest percentage of female engineers of all countries in Europe. What’s stopping women getting into the sector?
  • Teddy bear on sofa

    'I must have my teddy': what do students need to feel at home?

    The idea of home can be complicated when you move away from where you grew up. Students tell us how they settled into their student halls
  • A bit of stress before exams can be good, but if you’re overwhelmed by anxiety your university should be able to help you.

    How to stay positive and manage anxiety during exam season

    Many people get stressed before exams, but there are ways to increase your confidence and minimise your nerves
  • Sixth form student club

    Set up a society at school - you'll learn about leadership

    You may face apathy from other students or objections from teachers, as I did. But as you overcome the hurdles, you develop crucial skills
  • Two women using a tablet computer

    Modern apprenticeships have grown up

    Apprenticeships have a bit of an image problem – but they are a valid alternative to university and cover everything from law to web development
  • Don’t let other people’s ‘perfect selfies’ on Instagram knock your confidence – people often appear more popular than they actually are on social media.

    Wish you were more confident at uni? Six myths are stopping you

    You don’t have to be a party-loving Instagram star. Facing up to life’s challenges will give you the self-esteem you need to succeed
  • Students studying at computers in classroom

    I wish I weren't the only girl in my computer science class

    I’m determined to do well in a traditionally male area, and I think more girls should consider doing Stem subjects
  • Two students hold a sign ‘Our Future’s F**ked’ at a protest against the scrapping of student maintenance grants in London.

    'Now is the time to step up': students urge others to register and vote

    Following news that changes to the electoral register will disenfranchise thousands of students, young people urge their peers to fight back
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