Advice

A-level results day is a crucial moment for students. If you didn’t get the grades you were hoping for, it doesn’t necessarily mean an immediate change of plans is required. It’s essential to take a step back and consider what your results mean for you. 

Are you aiming for a specific career that requires certain qualifications or are you looking forward to campus life and the opportunity to live away from home and explore a new city? Having these conversations beforehand can help you make informed decisions if things don’t go as planned.

If you’re receiving your A-level results this year, you may have heard of clearing. This is the process students can go through if they don’t receive the grades they were expecting and miss out on their first and insurance places. Clearing can also be used if you received highere grades than expected and would like to apply to a different university with higher entry requirements. 

Our guide to Ucas clearing explains what clearing is, how to apply for clearing and when, so you can use clearing to your advantage.

With A-level results day fast approaching (results are out on 13 August), students will be eager to find out whether they have secured their first (or second) choice of university.

Moving to university involves a lot of packing. But what should you bring with you? With airline luggage restrictions and limited space in residential halls, there are things you will need to pack and other items you can organise once you get there. 

Although it’s tempting to pack everything you own, remember that you’ll be sharing space with other students. It’s also more practical to buy the larger items once you arrive and know how much space you will have.

For any student looking to study abroad, one of the key questions they might ask is how the experience will set them up for life. Students want to know what their return on investment will be, and how their time at university will benefit them when they graduate and are job-hunting. 

As well as studying a course that values career development skills, you’ll also want to know what opportunities will be available to you in your study abroad country. 

Australia is one of the the top destinations for international students, with some of the best universities in the world. 

However, students are often discouraged from studying abroad when faced with the complex visa application. While it can be a difficult process to wrap your head around, it’s worth going through to be able to study in a country such as Australia.

Congratulations! You have secured a place at university – a huge achievement and the start of a new and exciting chapter in your life. 

As you prepare to start this new journey, it is normal to feel a mix of anticipation and excitement. To ensure you hit the ground running and make the most of your university experience, here is a simple guide with practical advice on how to prepare for university life.  

Germany is a popular destination for international students. The high standards of German universities allow students to develop contacts, expand their knowledge and refine their skills for their chosen career paths at the early stage of studying.

As well as all this, there is so much for students to do while in Germany – whether it’s visiting historical landmarks, exploring nature or sampling the local cuisine.

Key Points 

1. What kinds of universities are there in the US? 
2. How do you apply to study in the US? 
3. Is it possible to transfer credits from a university in my home country to a US university?