Applying for uni
Make sure you’re on top of how to apply to university via UCAS – plus how to shine if you’re invited to interviews for your chosen courses.
Construction uni interview tips
Find out how to impress if you have been invited to a university interview for a civil engineering, construction or quantity surveying degree course. We explain what to expect and give you hints and tips on how to prepare.
Engineering personal statements
If you're gearing up to write your engineering personal statement, here are our tips on how to write a first-class personal statement that is connected to the engineering degree you're applying to.
Admissions tutors' Clearing advice
We have insider information from university admissions staff on how to be successful in the uni Clearing process.
University interviews: what to wear
Discover what is appropriate to wear for a university interview and what clothes you should avoid.
Interview tips for fashion degrees
TARGETcareers spoke to successful fashion design graduate Amy Jones, now a womenswear design assistant. She explained what happened at her university interviews and the questions she was asked.
English degree interview questions
Find out about the types of tasks that could be set and what kinds of questions you’ll be asked in an interview for an English degree.
How to begin your UCAS statement
How to write an original opening sentence and four ways you really shouldn’t start your personal statement.
What to include in your UCAS statement
What do you include in your personal statement to show your passion for the subject? And how do you sell yourself?
How to structure your UCAS statement
Pick a structure for your university personal statement that is easy for the admissions tutors to read and does justice to your experiences and skills.
UCAS personal statements Q&A
Here are our top tips for university personal statements and answers to common questions.
Tips for university interviews
Find out how to beat your nerves and perform your best with our tips on how to prepare for your university interview.
Timetable for applying to uni
Our guide to the UCAS application process sets out the key deadline dates if you are applying for 2018 entry to university.
UCAS application form guide
Our step-by-step guide will help you understand what you need to do to complete your UCAS application form and give yourself the best chance of getting the university place you want.
How to handle UCAS offers
Get advice on how to decide whether to accept an offer of a university place, and find out what to do next if you get better or worse grades than expected.
Calculate your UCAS points
Use our handy table to calculate your UCAS points for 2018 university entry from A levels, Highers, BTEC Nationals or the International Baccalaureate.
Using Clearing – and the alternatives
Worried you’ve missed the grades you needed for university? Or haven’t had an offer you want to accept? Here’s what to do to keep your education and career plans on track.
Results day tales: getting into uni
If you didn't get the grades you need to go to university there is no single best way to handle the situation. Seven students tell their results day tales and how they got onto a degree course.
Clearing contacts and information
Looking for individual universities’ Clearing contact details and further information on what they offer? Use our handy links to their Clearing websites.
