Top ten tips for supporting applicants this month
- 2025 applicants who’ve received decisions from all of their choices have until 5 June to reply. If they don’t make their replies by 5 June, their offers will be automatically declined.
- For those eligible, Extra is open until 4 July.
- After 30 June, all new 2025 applications will automatically go into Clearing.
- If some of your students need to take admissions tests, encourage them to pre-register early and notify the university or test centre of any requirements for additional support.
- Remember to keep staff contact details up-to-date to ensure you don’t miss important updates. Get in touch
- Take a look at our new personal statement 2026 classroom resources to support your students with the new questions
- Conservatoire applications open on 10 July for 2026 courses.
- New for 2026 – conservatoire applicants only need to submit contact details for one referee, who will only be contacted if additional information is required.
- From the 2026 cycle, students will select T Levels from a pre-filled list, choose their core and specialism from dropdowns, and add their placement provider – making the process quicker and clearer.
- Level 3 apprenticeships are now included in the UCAS Tariff. This means students can calculate Tariff points for apprenticeships alongside A levels, T Levels, and other post-16 qualifications – it’s another big step forward in ensuring apprenticeships are recognised equally in admissions decisions.
Feeling overwhelmed and need more guidance? Join our new training sessions held at UCAS HQ in Cheltenham. Boost your confidence and enhance your knowledge, skills, and understanding to better support your students. Dates available from June 2025 – May 2026.
Check out the latest resources available for your student areas, including Clearing and personal statement posters.
