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You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.

Ideally, you should have any vaccines you have missed before leaving for university or college so you can build up protection before you arrive.

The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd.

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Led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like through interactive, on-demand programmes.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.

David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges (AOC)

Jason Holt, Chief Executive, Holts Group of Companies

Geoff Barton, General Secretary, The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)

Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS

If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.

A new report from UCAS and the Sutton Trust seeks to understand the choices and barriers faced by learners in the apprenticeship journey.

UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.

Here at UCAS we’re used to talking to students about their university choices – so our experience should prove to be handy for your apprenticeships too.

Once your application is approved, you'll receive an email your funding body confirming your eligibility for the DSA.

The five things every student should include on their personal statement.

Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.

Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE