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Published: 13th May 2026
Edition: 38th
Length: 178 pages
Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 cm
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'A fantastic book for students, guardians and career professionals alike'
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Table of Contents
Introduction
The job of UCAS
Using this guide
Timetable for advanced-level students
Part I: In the think tank
1 Is higher education right for you?
2 Looking to the future: career routes
3 A matter of money
4 Choosing what to study
5 Choosing where to study
6 Academic requirements
Part II: The admissions procedure
7 Applications and offers
8 Non-standard applications
9 Interviews and selection
10 Exam results and afterwards
Part III: Your UCAS application
11 Getting started
12 Personal details
13 Nationality details
14 Where you live
15 Contact details
16 Supporting information
17 Finance and funding
18 Diversity and inclusion
19 More about you
20 Education
21 Employment
22 Extra activities
23 Personal statement
24 Adding a choice
25 Finishing your application
26 Troubleshooting
Glossary
Appendix
Meet the Author: Ryan Moran
Ryan Moran has over ten years’ experience placing students at top universities. In his current role as Vice Principal at MPW, Ryan is lead for International UCAS applications and strives to ensure he stays up to date with trends and changes.