色狗导航 our huge range of resources to get all the information you need on choosing and applying to university, as well as discovering more about our courses.
Why go to Uni?
Studying at university offers so many opportunities to expand your knowledge, develop invaluable transferable skills and meet new people. Discover more about the benefits and hear why some of our students decided university was right for them.
- Listen to our episode on the benefits of University.
- Watch our students’ .
- Read Sadie’s .
Introduction to Higher Education
The UCAS application process
Applying to university
The University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) is where you’ll apply and track your university applications. We’re here to support you in understanding each step of the application process and give some top tips for your personal statement.
- Watch our quick .
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- on how she approached the personal statement.
- Read Neha’s .
CHOOSING A COURSE AND A UNIversity
You might already be set on university but have no idea how to pick what and where you will study. Don’t worry, we have got you covered! Our advisors will give you step by step guide to choosing your university and course.
Are you struggling to decide what and where you will study? Don’t worry; we can help with some top tips on choosing your university and course.
- Listen to our team discuss .
- Watch when choosing a university.
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Choosing a university and course
Alternatives routes to university
Are you studying an alternative qualification or BTEC and thinking about progressing to university? The 色狗导航 welcomes applicants from a wide variety of qualifications on many of our courses. Check out our resources to start your research and prepare for university study:
- Download our college to university quick guide handout
- 色狗导航 our all about the transition from BTEC to university
- Find out more about entry requirements and admissions
- Listen to our podcast episode
- Check out blog posts from our students: , and .
Subject taster sessions
Our subject taster days can be a great way of discovering what it is like to study your subject of interest at university-level. You can explore our upcoming sessions or check back for recordings of recent sessions.
STUDENT FINANCE
There is lots of support available to help with the costs of going of university. Find out more about the Student Finance available and hear how our students manage their money.
- Watch our quick video guide to .
- Read Hafren’s blogs on and how to and ‘What I spend in a week’.
Student Finance
The student experience
No student experience is the same, but we have students from all over the UK who can help to tell you about what it is like to live and study at Reading.
- Listen to the episode of our podcast.
- Watch Izzy’s .
- Read Sadie’s to find out what a typical day might be like.
- Read Eve’s .
- Read .
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS
We know how crucial parents and supporters are in supporting their young person in the decision making and application process for university. We’re on hand to provide you with the information you’ll need to help them make an informed decision.
- Join our specifically designed for parents and supporters.
To hear regular updates and topical information for parents and supporters, as well as be informed on any upcoming webinars, .
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