• Real Oxbridge Interview Questions Answered: Law
    28th October 2011

    Law can be one of the most intimidating subjects to prepare for at interview, as many candidates worry about not knowing enough technical detail. This genuine Oxford Interview question shows that technique is actually much more important than prior knowledge.

  • University applications plummet as tuition fees rise
    25th October 2011

    Early figures show a dramatic drop in applications to university from UK students. We look at the details behind the statistics, and consider who has been most severely deterred from applying to higher education as a result of the new tuition fees system.

  • Oxbridge Interview Questions: Biological Sciences
    23rd October 2011

    More great admissions tips this week as we tackle another real Oxbridge interview question and consider some of the many ways in which it might be successfully answered. This week’s subject is Biological Sciences.

  • Tuition Fees Chaos Wreak Havoc with Uni Applications
    21st October 2011

    With 28 universities announcing plans to revise their tuition fees arrangements, university applications have been thrown into chaos. Tens of thousands of students trying to navigate the already complex fees arrangements are now being forced to make blind decisions about where to apply. We explain the developments that have caused these problems, and who is likely to be worst affected.

  • Oxbridge Interview Questions: English Literature
    17th October 2011

    The first in a new series of blogs taking individual genuine Oxbridge interview questions and showing a wide variety of ways to tackle them at interview. This week, English Literature.

  • Slashed EMA Hits College Enrolment
    13th October 2011

    As predicted by campaigners and protesters, the enrolment figures now prove that the government decision to slash the Education Maintenance Allowance has had a devastating effect on college enrolment figures amongst the poorest students. Read on for a detailed analysis of the facts and figures.

  • Real Oxbridge Interview Questions Revealed!
    10th October 2011

    In a controversial move, specific genuine Oxbridge interview questions have been released for the first time in an attempt to demystify the applications process. We look at the set of questions released and draw conclusions from them about what to expect from an Oxbridge interview, and how you are expected to answer.

  • World University Rankings Revealed
    06th October 2011

    This year’s World University Rankings have finally been revealed, and a great upset has caused controversy at the top of the table. We analyse the results, both internationally and focussing on the top 20 UK Universities listed.

  • Should Children Leave School at 14?
    03rd October 2011

    Former Chief Inspector of schools Sir Chris Woodhead has called for the school leaving age in England to be reduced to 14, provoking a furiously heated response across the country. We examine his argument, and those angrily raised against it.