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These excellent tips for parents were put together by our team of education consultants, private tutors and school placement advisors.
Preparing for Oxbridge and Russell Group Admissions Tests
Securing a place at Oxbridge or a top Russell Group university is no small feat. These institutions are renowned for their academic excellence, and admissions tests are a crucial...
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How to Start Your Journey to a Top UK University
Securing a place at a top UK university like Oxford or Cambridge requires strategic planning, and starting early can make all the difference. That’s why, at William Clarence, our...
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UCAS Application Support London: Understanding the UCAT
What is the UCAT? The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test, used by many UK universities as part of their shortlisting process for medicine and dentistry...
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Selecting the Ideal UK University
For students in the last two years of school, you have exciting decisions to make as to which five university choices you will put on your UCAS application. Where possible, try and...
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UK University Admissions for 2025: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Applicant Pool
The UK is renowned for its esteemed academic institutions and attracts students from around the globe seeking to further their education and expand their horizons. However, with...
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Navigating UK University Rankings: A Practical Guide
In the world of higher education, understanding university rankings can be like deciphering a complex puzzle - especially when each ranking heralds different universities as the...
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Debunking the Oxbridge Myths
Oxford and Cambridge top the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings. So, it’s no surprise that they’re dream destinations for many aspiring students, with thousands of...
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Countdown to the UCAS Deadline 2024: William Clarence's Essential Tips for Success
As the clock ticks down to the January 31st UCAS deadline, it's important your university application process is seamless. To assist you in these final days and weeks, our...
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How to Answer Questions at Your Oxbridge Interview
Whether you’ve already been invited to interview or you’re still waiting to hear, if you have applied to Oxford or Cambridge, you are probably gearing up for the interviews, which...
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Why do Universities Interview?
If you’re thinking about applying to Oxford or Cambridge next year or at some point in the future, you’re probably curious about the interview process. No matter your chosen...
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How Long Until I Hear From Oxford, Cambridge, or Medical Schools?
Are you a student who has recently submitted applications to Oxbridge or medical schools? If so - congratulations on meeting the October 16th deadline! However, we know that the...
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How to Write the Perfect Personal Statement
The 16th October 2023 deadline is almost upon us for applications to degrees in medicine and those applying to Oxford and Cambridge. We’ve put together this essential guide on how...
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Unlocking Your Path to Academic Excellence: Navigating the UCAS Reference Revolution
A guide for our discerning parents and aspiring university applicants. In the dynamic world of higher education, academic distinction has never been more important, with...
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Choosing the right prep school
UK Education Consultant, Peter Tait, explains the criteria you can employ and questions you should be asking to make the task of choosing a prep school a lot less daunting...
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The UK or International School - which should I choose for my child?
For parents arriving in or returning to the UK, choosing a school is always going to be one of the most important decisions to make. Many families arriving in the UK from overseas...
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6 Ways Oxbridge Applications Tutors Can Help You Achieve the Dream
Oxbridge universities hold a very special place in the ambitions of the world’s brightest students. Here are 6 ways our Oxbridge application tutors can help you achieve the dream
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What are your options at Sixth Form?
For many pupils and parents, there are two major decisions to make on the education journey: which senior school to attend, and which university. Sixth form – those vital two years...
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Applying to American University - What You Need To Know
The key to admission at a prestigious US college is positioning oneself to stand out from the crowd. Our US College Admissions Consultant, Susie Cochin de Billy, offers her advice on applications...
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Choosing between Oxford and Cambridge University
So, you've decided to apply to Oxbridge. You can't apply to both, so how do you choose? Our University Admissions consultants have compiled a few similarities and differences to help make your Oxbridge application a little easier...
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10 top tips for a brilliant UCAS application 2022/2023
Applying to go to university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life – so it’s no wonder that many people find the process overwhelming. The UK has some of the...
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