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Writing a personal statement is an important part of your child’s university application, and with the new format for 2026 entry, there’s a clear structure to follow. As a parent, guardian, or carer, your support can make a real difference. This page offers advice to help your child write a statement that reflects their experiences and goals, along with tips on what to avoid.

Find out about the routes and entry requirements for teacher teaching, eligibility, fees, and funding in Scotland. We also guide you through the application process, and explain what happens after you apply.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.

What happens, when, and what your students need to do to avoid delays to their application.

Here we explain what the Teaching Excellence Framework is and how it might help you make the right choices on your application.

Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.

These resources help you support and guide your students through each stage of their application - with handy tools like classroom exercises and mythbusters.

It's time to get ready to explore a world of possibilities and for the live event! Whether you know what you want to do next, or you’re looking for some inspiration, this is your chance to get loads of research done and get the help you need to start your application.

Versatile training options—online, face-to-face, or personalised—available at a time and place that suits you. Whether you're familiar with UCAS or brand new to our systems, we know how important it is that every teacher and adviser feels confident guiding students through the higher education application process. We have a range of training options to suit you. 

Find out about the different decisions universities and colleges can make on your application.

If your students have applied through UCAS Conservatoires, this page will give an overview of how you can support their application during Confirmation.

Our UCAS Conservatoires data resources cover key statistics (applications, applicants, and acceptances) by selected variables such as age, domicile, and sex.

Our UCAS Conservatoires 2019 end of cycle data resources cover key statistics (applications, applicants, and acceptances) by selected variables such as age, domicile, and gender.

Our UCAS Conservatoires 2020 end of cycle data resources cover key statistics (applications, applicants, and acceptances) by selected variables such as age, domicile, and gender

Our UCAS Conservatoires 2021 end of cycle data resources cover key statistics (applications, applicants, and acceptances) by selected variables such as age, domicile, and gender

Our UCAS Conservatoires 2022 end of cycle data resources cover key statistics (applications, applicants, and acceptances) by selected variables such as age, domicile, and gender

Our UCAS Conservatoires 2023 end of cycle data resources cover key statistics (applications, applicants, and acceptances) by selected variables such as age, domicile, and gender

Our UCAS Conservatoires 2024 end of cycle data resources cover key statistics (applications, applicants, and acceptances) by selected variables such as age, domicile, and gender

Practical advice to help you support your child through the application cycle, as they research and apply to conservatoires.

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