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The UCAS Tariff is a means of allocating points to post-16 qualifications, based on a simple mathematical model which uses a qualification size and grading scale to generate a total number of points.

Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.

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.

UCAS' policies and terms of use, in one place.

If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.

Interviews and auditions help course tutors compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for your interview.

If you received grades this year and they aren’t what you had hoped for, don’t worry – there are plenty of options available to you.

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.

From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.

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You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.

Connecting employers and young people through on-demand, immersive work experience programmes

So you’re ready to start applying? UCAS Discovery is the place to find out what you need to do to make your application stand out.

Chris Kirk, Director of UCAS International, UCAS

Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer, London Higher

Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group in the Department for the Economy examines what increased competition means for student progression in Northern Ireland.

Ben Jordan, Head of Policy at UCAS examines what the Journey to a Million means for supporting disadvantaged students in their progression.

Chris Hale, writing in his former role as Director of Policy, Universities UK (UUK).