Now the UCAS deadline for Oxbridge candidates has passed, attention turns to the upcoming admissions tests. Unlike other Universities, the admissions test is an additional element of your application which demonstrates your ability to perform under exam conditions. Adequate preparation for these tests is essential to approach the exam with confidence.
Read MoreOn October 8, this Friday, Libra Education’s CEO, Oscar Hardy, talks to Educational Consultant, Charlotte, about her experience interviewing at the University of Cambridge. They will be discussing preparation techniques for interview, the types of questions you could be asked and what they wished they had known beforehand.
Read MoreAs September comes to a close and October is upon us, the deadline for Oxbridge applications is getting closer. By the 15th of October, all applications to Oxford and Cambridge must be submitted as well as applications for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary. The application process involves choosing a college, finalising your personal statement and completing your references on UCAS.
Read MoreWhether you are completing your final year of A levels, GCSEs or you are on a reading week at University, the October half term is a crucial point in the calendar. Half term is a window of time in which you can take steps that will result in long-term outcomes. Using half term to your advantage will put you in a good position for the rest of the year. Here are some ways that you can use the October half term.
Read MoreThe Libra Essay Prize competition for 2020 has now concluded and we are excited to announce our three winners in this article. You can find the winners and links to their winning essays below. Before doing so, it is worth noting the hard work and effort in the essays submitted. Our judges were thoroughly impressed; all of the students who participated have done themselves and their schools proud.
Read MoreMany international universities now accept the gao kao as part of a student’s application form. If you have taken the gao kao and are considering studying abroad, then here is a list of all the universities in the UK that accept the gao kao.
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