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Everything you need to start your personal statement.

The following guidance is for completing undergraduate references for applicants who are linked to a UCAS registered centre.

Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.

The UCAS Tariff is a means of allocating points to post-16 qualifications, based on a simple mathematical model which uses a qualification size and grading scale to generate a total number of points.

Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

UCAS' policies and terms of use, in one place.

If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.

Interviews and auditions help course tutors compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for your interview.

If you received grades this year and they aren’t what you had hoped for, don’t worry – there are plenty of options available to you.

From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.