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The ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test) is a computer-based assessment used by Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial and UCL to differentiate between highly qualified applicants for science and engineering courses. With competitive courses like Computer Science at Cambridge offering just a 7% offer rate, a strong ESAT score can make a…
What's changed for the 2027 entry? In January 2026, Oxford retired eight separate admissions tests in favour of five streamlined exams now shared across Oxbridge, UCL, Imperial, and other selective universities. From the 2026-27 testing cycle, admissions tests are sat online at Pearson VUE testing centres and streamlined into five…
If you're applying to university this year, it can be tempting to treat the summer holidays as one long preparation sprint. Personal statement research, super-curricular activities, admissions test practice... The list of things you could be doing can feel endless, and it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking…
The summer holidays present a valuable opportunity for university applicants to make significant progress on their applications. With a well-structured plan and effective time management, you can use this period to conduct thorough research, engage in super-curricular activities, and prepare your personal statement and application, all while keeping on top…
How Will my GCSEs Impact my University Application? For those who have finished their GCSE exams recently, university might seem like a distant prospect. In some ways, this is correct: there is a whole year until you will be applying to university, and two years before you will sit A-level…
