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Congratulations, you’ve been invited to an interview. Whatever happens next, you should see this as a big achievement.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. But how do you start it strongly? Read our advice below on what to include, what not to do, and how to approach it.

Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.

The personal statement is your chance to describe your ambitions, skills, and experience to uni admissions staff – find out what to write, and how to write it.

Help with writing your personal statement for further education courses – what to include about yourself, and some dos and don’ts on how to write it.

Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?

Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?

Use your personal statement to describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that will make you suitable for the course. Read our advice on how to get started, what to write about, and how to write it.

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write an academic or practical reference for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to be a referee for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write a reference for a UCAS Undergraduate applicant.

Stand out from the crowd by showcasing who you are and what you can bring to a university as you begin your undergraduate journey.

Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.

No matter what background or specific needs you may have, education is an inclusive environment. Find out how universities and colleges can help you throughout your higher education.

Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.

No matter what type of interview, one thing is certain – you’re going to be asked questions. We’ve put together the following information to help you prepare.

Interviews and auditions help course tutors to compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Get some advice here.

Find out about how to be most effective in your interview, what works and some great tips to make yourself stand out.

Before you're offered a place on a teacher training programme, you'll have an interview. Here's what training providers look for and what they may ask.

What are conservatoires like? How do conservatoires differ from a university or college? Find out here.