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Understanding psychometric tests

Psychometric tests are becoming an essential part of the recruitment process for many employers. Whether you're applying for a job or an apprenticeship, these tests help assess your suitability for the role. This guide aims to answer your questions and provide tips on how to excel in these tests.

What is DSA?

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a grant you don’t need to repay.

Why are we obsessed with the Journey to a Million applicants?

Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, introduces our collection of essays, created in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, highlighting the challenges and opportunities the Journey to a Million higher education applicants poses both to the education sector and UK PLC.

Zoology 2026 personal statement guide

A degree in zoology opens up numerous career options working with or studying animals, or could be a stepping stone into a graduate veterinary medicine course. If it's your degree of choice, here are some personal statement pointers.