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If you're not already using ChatGPT or other AI tools, you've probably heard about them. But should they be used to help with your UCAS personal statement? Is it cheating? Or can they be helpful in crafting your personal statement?

Facts about A levels: recent changes, subjects and grades, who they are for and what you can do afterwards.

You’ll find Birmingham to be a vibrant, youthful, and diverse city with so much on offer that you won’t want to leave...

There is truly something for everyone in this little vintage city with a modern attitude.

Bristol, the Green Capital of Europe in 2015, is one of the most forward-thinking cities in England.

You may be surprised at the deep and vocal love people have for Glasgow, but linger a while and you will soon understand it is a very 'dear green place'.

Leeds is an exciting city if you scrape beneath the surface and uncover the buzzing independent scene.

London’s diversity and rapidity will challenge and excite you in equal amounts.

Local yet international, full of heritage yet incredibly multicultural, large yet friendly and accessible – it has to be Manchester.

Where to eat, drink, and relax, and how to get the most out of your time living and studying in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

University isn’t just about work, even at a place like Oxford.

UCAS, in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, is grateful for the input from a range of stakeholders and partners across the UK education and skills sectors, whose individual voices have created this essay collection. The opinions expressed in individual essays are the authors’ own, and do not reflect the views of UCAS. The purpose of this release is to stimulate debate.

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If applying for student accommodation, you may choose to get a loan. From applying to paying it back, here’s all the information you need.

If you decide to do an apprenticeship, accommodation is something to consider if you’re going to live away from home. It’s important you make the right decision for you and your circumstances, so you feel comfortable and happy after coming home from work. We’ve outlined what you need to know to make an informed decision for you.

If you’re a disabled student or have different learning needs, and are thinking about your university accommodation options, there are a few things you’ll want to consider.