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By seeta.bhardwa@…, 19 November, 2025

How to prepare for an online university interview

Online interviews are a part of the application process for overseas applicants to interviews. Whether online or in-person universities will still be looking for candidates who display a passion for their subject, enthusiasm and evidence of independent learning.

If you make it to an interview, admissions staff already believe you are suitable for the course based on your educational history. At this stage, they are gauging your personal qualities and ability to engage with their questioning. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 17 November, 2025

10 common college interview questions (and how to answer them)

Being invited to interview at a university can incite two feelings: 1) excitement, and 2) nervousness. It’s exciting that a university is considering accepting your application, but if you’re feeling nervous about it then being prepared is one of the best ways to combat the anxiety.

While every university will have a different style of interviewing, there are a few questions that are likely to come up whichever institution you interview at.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 14 November, 2025

How to succeed in a joint degree

So, you’ve enrolled on a joint honours degree, turned up for induction and welcome week – now what?

Whether you’ve chosen to study computer science and maths, psychology and sociology, or if you’ve chosen to tackle the big three – philosophy, politics and economics – you’re in for a busy, rewarding and occasionally overwhelming academic ride.

Balancing the demands of two (or more) subjects can be tricky, and adopting good habits early will stand you in good stead. Here, we offer some top tips to help you stay on top of your studies.

By grace.mccabe, 21 October, 2025

Scholarship of the month: NL Scholarship

Applications for the NL Scholarship 2026-27 open on 1 November 2025. Deadlines are specific to each participating institution so make sure you check your chosen university website for further information. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 19 September, 2025

How to choose a university: how to compare universities

Selecting a university is a critical decision that has long-term implications for your academic and professional life. While you may already know the factors that need to be considered, this article delves deeper into those factors and highlights some aspects that are inherently difficult to evaluate before enrolment. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 16 September, 2025

Changes to the 2026 Ucas personal statement

Students hoping to apply to study in the UK for the 2026/2027 academic year need to know about the changes to the Ucas personal statement. 

In previous years, the personal statement has taken the form of a free-form essay – in which students write about the reasons for their choice of course. The structure and content are mostly left to the student to decide on, although it is recommended they stick to academic achievements rather than personal anecdotes. 

By Anonymous (not verified), 12 August, 2025

Clearing: what you should say on the phone to universities

So you have collected your results and you haven’t done as well as you had hoped. What do you do next?

The first thing to do is to take a deep breath and relax. By the end of August last year more than 50,000 people had found a university through the Ucas clearing process, so you are not alone.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 6 August, 2025

Why it’s not too late to apply to university through clearing

As we approach the end of the 2025 admissions cycle, you may still be undecided about your next steps. Every year, over a million students register for a Ucas account and yet 400,000 of those registered in the system never reach the stage of submitting an application. This shift reflects a broader trend: more students are delaying their decisions, reassessing their options, and using Clearing not as a fallback, but as a strategic route into higher education.

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