Admissions Test
HAA Basics: The Complete Guide
If you are applying to study History at Cambridge you have likely come across the HAA, but what actually is it?
Chloe Hewitt 26th May 2022
Chloe Hewitt
A-levels
8 Last Minute A-Level Revision Tips
A-levels are looming closer by the day, so what are the best last-minute revision tips? Read through our 8 last minute A-Level revision tips for stress-free revision.
Adi Sen 24th May 2022
Interviews
MMI Interview Questions Guide
MMIs season is nearly here. To help answer your questions, our guide covers what MMIs are, which med schools use them and what the MMI questions, stations and scenarios are like.
Rob Needleman 14th January 2022
Interviews
The Ultimate MMI Guide
Unsure of what to expect during your MMI or how to prepare for them? Our ultimate MMI guide will take you through what MMIs are, the scenarios that are used and how to prepare for them.
Rob Needleman 12th January 2022
Other
Imperial BMAT Cut-Off: How do they use your BMAT score?
How universities use the BMAT: Explanation of Imperial College’s BMAT cutoff. The BMAT is used differently at each UK university. For example, Imperial’s BMAT cut-off mark will be slightly different to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the time to understand how the exam is assessed at your chosen medical school.
Adi Sen 9th August 2021
Exams
BMAT 2020 Exam Technical Issues
The 2020 BMAT call faced many technical problems due to the change in format from previous years. We surveyed more than 900 students, of which more than 96% took the exam online at the test centres, and only a few took the exam in its traditional paper format.
Matt Elliot 27th November 2020
Cambridge
[Day In The Life] Cambridge Law Student
Ever wondered what life would be like to study Law at Cambridge University? In this series, we asked current and past students what a day in their student life is like. This particular article is all about life as a Cambridge Law student, courtesy of Jiaqing Low.
Jiaqing Low 26th October 2020
Economics
What Is A Good Score For The ECAA Cambridge?
If you are applying to study Economics at Cambridge, you will soon be sitting the ECAA, or Economics Admissions Assessment. But what exactly is a good ECAA score? While the test itself has changed, the skills and aptitudes that admissions tutors look for have not, so it can be very useful to look at the scores achieved by applicants in recent years.
Dr. Rohan Agarwal 14th October 2020
Cambridge
[Day In The Life] Cambridge Economics Student
If you’re looking to apply to Cambridge to study Economics, this article will give you an insight into your daily life at university. This article is written by Sanchit who studies Economics at Christ’s College, Cambridge. He is in his third year and plans to go into management consultation once he graduates.
Sanchit Agrawal 9th September 2020
Education
A-Level U-Turn Impact On Oxbridge Admissions In 2021
The A-level U-turn impact on Oxbridge admissions need to be fair to lower sixth as well as upper sixth. Next year’s school leavers will be hardest hit by the A level U turn, and the government needs to start planning now.
Dr. Rohan Agarwal 20th August 2020
Other
A-Level Results Day: What’s Next?
A-level results day represents the culmination of years of hard work, multiple exams and marks the start of higher education or employment. We’ve put together a guide to results day, the average grades needed to get into Oxford or Cambridge and the options you have if your results don’t match your expectations.
Adi Sen 13th August 2020
Modern Languages
Successful Personal Statement For Modern Languages At Oxford
Writing a Modern Languages Personal Statement for Oxford? If so, you’re in the right place! In this post, we go through a REAL Personal Statement submitted to UCAS for a candidate wishing to study Modern Languages at Oxford.
Adi Sen 10th August 2020
Applications
UCAS 2024 Explained: Deadlines, Clearing and More
Your UCAS application is vital to getting your offer at university, so it’s important that you get thing correct. In this guide, we’ll go through the various deadlines, the process of receiving offers and explain what UCAS Clearing, Adjustment and Extra are.
Adi Sen 7th August 2020
Engineering
Successful Personal Statement For Engineering At Oxford
Writing an Engineering Personal Statement for Oxford? If so, you’re in the right place! In this post, we go through a REAL Personal Statement submitted to UCAS for a candidate wishing to study Engineering at Oxford.
Adi Sen 3rd August 2020
Applications
How to Choose a Cambridge College: The Ultimate Guide
So you’ve come to apply for a place at Cambridge and UCAS asks you “which Cambridge college?” So, to help you better understand the strange Cambridge college system, I’ve put together a list of things to consider when choosing the right college for you.
Rob Needleman 2nd August 2020
