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UCAS key dates - 2025/2026 (2026 entry)
UCAS timeline with explanations for university entry 2026 - Entry deadlines, choice deadlines, results day and final deadlines.
The Parents' Guide to
2 min read
Using mindmaps to complete the UCAS Personal statement
If your teen is planning on applying to university, they'll need to complete a personal statement - here's how
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
How to help your teen write their personal statement according to the new UCAS guidelines
How to help your teen write a personal statement according to the new UCAS guidelines
The Parents' Guide to
9 min read
The pros and cons of a gap year: Should your teen take one?
The pros and cons of taking a gap year - what you should help your teen think about when considering a gap year
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
The Parents' Guide to meeting university costs: understanding student finance and how to apply
The Parents' Guide to meeting university costs: student finance explained and how to apply
The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
Heading to university? Make sure your teen packs the right things!
Make sure you teen packs the right things when going to university
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3 min read
Sixth form essentials - practical items for effective study
Practical items essential to effective sixth form study so your teen can focus on ways of working, not whether they're missing the right equipment
The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
7 ways your teen can be in a fantastic place to start Year 13 in September
Discover summer activities to help your teen boost skills, gain experience, and prepare for Year 13 – from revision and volunteering to personal growth.
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
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