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Are you looking to study English literature or language at university? You'll need to pay attention to more than just your spelling and grammar, according to admissions tutors. Here's what else budding literary students will need to showcase – or avoid – in their applications.

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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Whether you’re inspired by Sartre, Noam Chomsky, or Martha Nussbaum, you’ll need to write a philosophy personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic.

Facts about Pre-U: who they are for, subjects, what's involved in taking one, and assessment and grades.

Oxford graduate Anke takes the stand to testify on what the life of a lawyer is really like.

Communicate clearly why you’d love to immerse yourself in the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome.

Give the context for why you want to study this subject, and why you’re the right kind of person to delve deeper into religion and theology.

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