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Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

How much are tuition fees and how are you going to pay for them? Find out how to fund your studies and how to apply here.

Clearing remains a crucial route into higher education, helping students secure a place that aligns with their aspirations. To better understand the motivations, behaviours, and experiences of applicants using this pathway, we’ve gathered insights from the 2024 Clearing Student Survey.

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.

The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd.

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.

Led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like through interactive, on-demand programmes.

What skills are employers looking for and why are they important?

Pat Carvalho, Principal, Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET).

Employers are often looking for grads with at least a 2:1 under their belt. But it’s not just good marks they’re looking for when sifting through job applications.

Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, University Alliance

David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges (AOC)

Chris Kirk, Director of UCAS International, UCAS