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University 101: A parent’s guide to university and college terms

Clementine Wade, university and school coach, has worked as a teacher, examiner and uni coach since 2005. She specialises in Key Stage 5 qualifications and super selective universities. Clem's created guidance to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.

University events and open days

Discover more information about upcoming open days and uni events, how to use them to your advantage, and what you need to prepare.

Virtual tours

Here's a list of virtual tours and videos from universities and colleges, so you can see what it's like on campus and what facilities are available.

Visit conservatoires

Conservatoire open days give you the chance to ask questions and see what facilities are available.

What is DSA?

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a grant you don’t need to repay.

What is the journey to a million?

UCAS projects that by the end of the decade, we could see up to a million students apply for higher education (HE) across the full range of Level 4 and above opportunities. In collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, we examine those projections in more detail below.

What is the Turing Scheme?

The Turing Scheme has been launched to replace the Erasmus+ programme, which the UK is no longer participating in having left the EU.

Widening participation webform

We encourage colleagues in outreach teams to sign up here to receive communications relating to outreach and widening participation.