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Wondering what to do next, but no idea where to start? The number of options out there can seem overwhelming – follow our tips to help you decide what’s right for you.

John Cope, Executive Director of Strategy, Policy and Public Affairs, UCAS

In its latest report in the 'Where Next' series, UCAS, in partnership with the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, explores the behaviour and experiences of Level 4 and 5 qualification applicants.

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

Who to contact for help and advice about your application, and what to do next.

Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, introduces our collection of essays, created in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, highlighting the challenges and opportunities the Journey to a Million higher education applicants poses both to the education sector and UK PLC.

Our events provide education providers, commercial organisations and employers with the opportunity to meet, inspire and connect with potential applicants, parents and advisers early in their decision-making process.

Instead of taking A levels after school, Santina started her Level 3 apprenticeship at civil engineering company, Arup, aged 16. Here she speaks about her experience, including why she chose an apprenticeship, what makes a good apprentice, and how she manages working and studying at the same time.

We spoke to Hannah Rashidi, a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice at BT who knew she wanted to do an apprenticeship since secondary school. Here, she talks about how she made the decision, making friends, and her advice to future apprentices.

Here are some of the best reasons for you to study in the UK.

If you want to reach students in the UK, there's no one who knows them better.

How we support widening access and participation through our products and services.

We encourage colleagues in outreach teams to sign up here to receive communications relating to outreach and widening participation.

Dr Stephen Coulter, Head of Industrial Strategy, Skills and Sustainability, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and James Scales, Policy Lead, Skills and Future of Work, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

Work experience, placements, and volunteering are a great way to demonstrate your enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for your chosen subject area in your personal statement.

Here you'll find everything you need to know about writing your personal statement.

Available alongside Clearing, this tool is designed to help you find your perfect course.

Find out about the information a course provider is required to give you, before you make a decision about accepting an offer of a place.

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