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.
ESAT vs PAT & MAT: What’s The Difference?
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ESAT vs PAT & MAT: What’s The Difference?

Depending on if you apply for a STEM course at Oxford or Cambridge, you’ll likely have to take either the ESAT, the PAT or the MAT. The Oxford and Cambridge admissions tests are very different from one another despite being used for similar purposes, so this guide will unpack all the differences between them.

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Benefits of Tutoring: Why Should You Consider 1-1 Tuition?
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Benefits of Tutoring: Why Should You Consider 1-1 Tuition?

One-to-one tuition is often seen as a premium form of academic support for exams, university applications and more. However, are tuition sessions actually as beneficial as they seem and what benefits do they provide that other forms of teaching can’t? In this guide, we explore why you should consider working with a tutor.

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Using AI To Study & Revise: What You Need To Know
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Using AI To Study & Revise: What You Need To Know

Generative AI tools are more powerful than ever and have seemingly unlimited applications in real life. However, one area of AI usage that many are still unsure of is its potential in academic work; specifically studying and revision. Are these tools accurate and versatile enough to replace traditional study methods? This guide explores everything you need to know about AI tools for studying and revision.

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Oxford Announces Partnership With Pearson VUE For 2024 Admissions Tests
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Oxford Announces Partnership With Pearson VUE For 2024 Admissions Tests

After a number of changes within the Oxbridge admissions test space, the University of Oxford has announced its partnership with global testing company Pearson VUE to deliver all of its admissions tests. In this guide we’ll explore what’s happened, how it will affect your application and what it means for admissions testing as a whole.

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The Best Oxbridge Colleges For International Applicants
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The Best Oxbridge Colleges For International Applicants

Applying to Oxford or Cambridge from outside the UK is a tough process, especially when considering how competitive it is. However, as well as the application process, international applicants will also need to decide which college they wish to apply to. Are there colleges that are better for those from overseas? This guide will explore this question to see which colleges would be right for you.

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ESAT Specification Guide: What You Need To Know
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ESAT Specification Guide: What You Need To Know

The ESAT tests applicants on four major subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Within each of these subjects, there are dozens of topics and modules that you will need to understand to perform well. In this guide, we’ll explore what you need to know and how you can prepare for the test.

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ESAT vs NSAA & ENGAA: What's Changed?
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ESAT vs NSAA & ENGAA: What’s Changed?

The Engineering & Science Admissions Test (ESAT) is the replacement exam for Cambridge’s NSAA and ENGAA. While they’re both science-based admissions tests, there are a few differences that you need to be aware of, so this guide will explain everything you need to know about the ESAT versus the NSAA and ENGAA.

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ESAT Basics: The Complete Guide
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ESAT Basics: The Complete Guide

The Engineering & Science Admissions Test (ESAT) is the brand new admissions test for Cambridge and Imperial College London applicants. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the test so that you can begin your preparation.

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Oxford Announces Biomedical Sciences Admissions Test (BMSAT)
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What Is The Oxford BMSAT And How You Can Prepare

Oxford is actioning various changes to its admissions testing process, including the introduction of a new admissions test for Biomedical Sciences applicants. Simply titled the BMSAT (Biomedical Sciences Admissions Test), applicants need to be prepared for this new test for the 2024 admissions cycle.

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Oxford & Cambridge GCSE Requirements: Are They Important?
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Oxford & Cambridge GCSE Requirements: Are They Important?

When taking your GCSEs at school, you assume that these results are incredibly important and will be the key to your success in your university application. However, while these exams are important, how much are they considered at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge? In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about GCSEs in your Oxbridge application.

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Oxford Acceptance Rates - The Definitive Guide
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Oxford Acceptance Rates 2023 – The Definitive Guide

As you may know, the University of Oxford is one of the hardest universities to get into in the world. With world-leading teaching and a rich history, over 20,000 people apply each year for one of less than 3,000 available places to study. In this guide, we will take a look at the data behind last year’s application cycle to understand the 2023 offer and acceptance rates for each of the undergraduate courses Oxford offers.

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Cambridge Acceptance Rates - The Definitive Guide
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Cambridge Acceptance Rates 2023 – The Definitive Guide

The University of Cambridge is notoriously difficult to get into, but we thankfully have data to understand exactly how difficult it is to do so. In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into this data, exploring the acceptance rates for every undergraduate course taught at Cambridge.

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How To Get Into Oxbridge - Your Essential Guide
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How To Get Into Oxbridge – Your Essential Guide

You may have heard about how difficult it is to get an offer at Oxford or Cambridge, but what does it actually take to get in? In this guide, we’ll explore how hard it really is to get into Oxbridge and what steps you’ll have to go through during the admissions process.

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AI Writing & UCAS Personal Statements: What You Need To Know
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AI Writing & UCAS Personal Statements: What You Need To Know

When it comes to writing in the 2020s, AI-Generation has become one of the most important issues for many industries, including education. AI tools can now potentially write Personal Statements for applicants, but is this allowed and should you use it? This guide will explore these questions and more.

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G5 University Applications: Your Essential Starter Guide
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G5 University Applications: Your Essential Starter Guide

When researching UK university applications, you will likely have heard of Oxbridge (Oxford and Cambridge Universities), but you may also have heard of the ‘G5 Universities’, sometimes known as the Golden Triangle. This guide will explore what this term means, which universities are included and why you may want to apply to them.

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