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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.

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 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.

Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Jason Holt, Chief Executive, Holts Group of Companies

Nichola Hay MBE, Chair of the Board, Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)

Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer, London Higher

Rt. Hon Robert Halfon, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, examines what increased competition means for student progression in England.

Anne Marie Graham, Chief Executive, UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)

Professor Edward Peck CBE, Vice-Chancellor Nottingham Trent University and Department for Education Higher Education Student Support Champion

Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)

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

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor and Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, University of Manchester

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.

Choosing what to do after GCSEs can be difficult. Talk through your options with teachers, parents or carers, friends, and careers services.