The 2024 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2024 application cycle – all in one place.
Information and advice pages
The 2024 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2024 application cycle – all in one place.
The 2025 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.
Advisers guide to Clearing for international students
Find key information on how Clearing works if you are helping a student come to study in the UK.
The complete guide to foundation degrees
Foundation degrees offer a great deal of flexibility, combining academic study with work-based learning. Download our guide to learn more...
A first-timers guide to a virtual event
Never been to a virtual exhibition before? Don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through what to expect from your first visit, and help you make the most of the experience.
A guide to using AI and ChatGPT with your personal statement
If you're not already using ChatGPT or other AI tools, you've probably heard about them. But should they be used to help with your UCAS personal statements? Is it cheating? Or can they be helpful in crafting your personal statement?
A student's guide to Glasgow
You may be surprised at the deep and vocal love people have for Glasgow, but linger a while and you will soon understand it is a very 'dear green place'.
Clearing guide for international students
International students, including EU and other overseas students, can use Clearing in the same way UK students can.
Clearing guide for parents
Heard of Clearing but not sure what it’s all about? Here we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone through the process.
Discover Subjects
Connect with students as they find out more about their subject of interest and translate ideas into more concrete plans, at our Discover Subjects events.
GCSE choices: Practical ways to guide students
Advising Year 9s on GCSE options? Use our advice to make sure their choices are suited to their learning style and ability, and fit in with their future aspirations.
Historical entry grades: Adviser guide
Our course pages now display both the advertised and actual grades of accepted students to help students understand more about the grades universities and colleges have accepted previously. The entry grades data uses up to five years of historical data (2019– 2023 application cycles).
How can I decide what subjects to study?
Are you stuck choosing which subjects are right for you and your next steps? Don't panic – here's our guide to help.
Making informed subject choices
Give your students the tools they need to make informed decisions about which subjects to study at A level or equivalent – with one eye on their future plans.
Parent and guardian guide to apprenticeships
Heard of an apprenticeship but not sure what it’s all about? Here, we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone who might be thinking about an apprenticeship.