Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud

Matt Amalfitano-Stroud joined the UniAdmissions team as an Outreach Officer, where he is now responsible for creating guides and materials to support Oxbridge applicants through the admissions process. Through his multiple years with UniAdmissions, Matt has developed a deep understanding of Oxbridge and is ready to inform applicants of any updates to the process that arise.
Chemistry University Ranking: UK Ranking
Chemistry

Chemistry University Ranking: 2025 UK Ranking

Each year, many students apply to study Chemistry in the UK. There are plenty of universities that teach this subject, but which ones are the best? In this guide, we explore the two most popular UK university ranking tables for Chemistry to learn where you should apply.

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Managing Your Academics And Oxbridge Application
General

Managing Your Academics And Oxbridge Application

Preparing for exams and your Oxbridge application are tough tasks, but doing both at the same time seems impossible. However, if you manage your time correctly, it’s more than possible to succeed in both without immense stress. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can manage both of these essential tasks to ensure you get your Oxbridge offer and the grades required to meet it.

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Academic Stress & What High-Performing Students Struggle With
Revision

Academic Stress & What High-Performing Students Struggle With

If you’re a high performer in your studies, you’ve likely felt academic stress at least once during your education. Great performance can often lead to high expectations and a lack of understanding from others about what it takes to achieve these results, which can be frustrating and negatively impact how you work. In this guide, we’ll explore common struggles for high-performing students and how you can reduce the risk of burnout.

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The Pressure of Being an Oxbridge Applicant
Oxbridge

The Pressure Of Being An Oxbridge Applicant

If you’re an Oxbridge applicant, you may be feeling a lot of pressure right now. There’s a lot that goes into being a successful Oxbridge student, so you need to know how to manage the stress and focus on your preparation. This guide explains where your stress may be coming from and how you can relieve that stress to improve your chances of success.

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How To Give Effective Personal Statement Feedback
Personal Statements

How To Give Effective Personal Statement Feedback

One of the best ways to support a university applicant who is writing a Personal Statement is to provide feedback on their drafts and help them improve their work. In this guide, you’ll learn what you should be looking out for in a Personal Statement and who to provide your thoughts and suggestions and a clear and helpful way.

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How To Support Your Child During The Oxbridge Application
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How To Support Your Child During The Oxbridge Application

Most Oxbridge applicants have a tough time working through the admissions process, so it’s important that you’re able to support them through each step of the journey. This guide will help you understand the process and provide tips for how you can help your child earn their offer.

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When Should I Start Preparing For My University Application?
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When Should I Start Preparing For My University Application?

If you’re applying to study at a university, you’ve got a difficult admissions process to get through. The most complicated admissions processes have numerous challenges to face, so when is the best time to start preparing for the task ahead? This guide breaks down when the best time to start working is based on your application.

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Understanding the UK University System - Your Essential Guide
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Understanding the UK University System – Your Essential Guide

Applying to attend university in the UK is a very unique process compared to most other countries in the world. This process can be confusing to navigate, so this guide explains all of the steps you’ll need to take to ensure you successfully apply and earn your place to study in the UK.

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TARA Basics: The Complete Guide
Admissions Test

TARA Admissions Test Announced by UAT and Pearson VUE for UCL

Pearson VUE and University Admissions Testing have announced a brand new admissions test for 2025, The Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions (TARA). This test is currently due to be administered at UCL, this guide will explain everything we currently know.

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Oxford and Cambridge Gender Gap - Is There A Divide?
General

Oxford and Cambridge’s Gender Gap – Is There A Divide in 2025?

This history of equality between male and female students at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge is a long and tumultuous one. However, a lot of progress has been made in the last 100 years, leading to a fairer admissions process. However, is there still a gender divide at Oxbridge? This guide dives into the statistics to discover the ratios between current male and female students.

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LSE Economics Entry Requirements
Economics

LSE Economics Entry Requirements

The London School of Economics is named after one of its most popular courses – Economics! It’s also one of the university’s most competitive collection of courses, so it’s important that you understand all of the entry requirements before you start the application process. This guide covers everything you need to know about applying to LSE Economics.

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Russell Group Acceptance Rates - The Definitive Guide
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Russell Group Acceptance Rates 2024 – The Definitive Guide

The Russell Group universities are some of the best in the UK, with several ranking among the best in the world. With the level of esteem, it’s no surprise that many are difficult to get into. In this guide, we’ll learn how competitive these universities are by reviewing their admissions statistics, including their overall acceptance rates.

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How To Get Into LSE (London School Of Economics)
Applications

How To Get Into LSE (London School Of Economics)

LSE is one of the top universities in the UK, especially for those interested in finance. It’s also incredibly competitive, so getting a place on your chosen course can be incredibly tough. In this guide, we explore the application process for a standard course at LSE and explain how you can improve your chances of success.

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