Last revised June 2019. The Personal Statement is the only part of the UCAS application form which gives you a chance to say something about yourself, and at the same time make a positive impression. It is vital to get it right and this guide explains how
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Read more →Summary: this article explains what independent sixth-form colleges are and what makes their approach to education effective Independent sixth-form colleges in the UK have a distinctive history. The earliest were established in the early 20th Century to prepare students for Oxbridge and for officer-level entry to the
Read more →A levels and alternatives to A level looks in some detail at the key similarities and differences between A levels and their main rivals, the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma (Pre-U). The article was written by James Wardrobe, former CIFE college Principal. After
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