How to apply to university: essential guide to university applications

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Choosing your university

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Resources: Finding 바카라사이트 right university and course

Six tips to choosing 바카라사이트 right programme at 바카라사이트 right school
How do I choose a master's degree?
Choosing where to study abroad 
Tips for choosing and applying to university

Resources: Ucas (UK) university applications

Five things to do before submitting your Ucas application
11 most common opening lines of Ucas statements 
International student applications through Ucas 
Life after Ucas – what comes next?

Writing your university application

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If English is not your first language you will need to take an English as a foreign language test. Read one applicant’s experience, with tips here.

Resources: writing applications

How to write a US college admissions essay
Grammatical errors to avoid in your university application
Tips for writing an original personal statement

After applying

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Resources for after submitting applications

Oxford University's hardest interview questions 
Funding opportunities for disadvantaged students
Visa applications and funding for international students