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Articles by Sophie Chen

Sophie Chen
Sophie Chen
Sophie read English and Education at Exeter and worked as a university admissions assistant before joining UniSorted as Applications Editor. She has read several hundred personal statements and sat on admissions desks during UCAS submission and Clearing. She covers course choice, personal statements, interviews, Results Day, and Clearing. Contact: sophie@unisorted.co.uk

Sophie read English and Education at Exeter and worked as a university admissions assistant before joining UniSorted as Applications Editor. She has read several hundred personal statements and sat on admissions desks during UCAS submission and Clearing. She covers course choice, personal statements, interviews, Results Day, and Clearing. Contact: sophie@unisorted.co.uk

Sophie Chen
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Reapplying Next Year

The short version 13 January 2027 is the equal consideration deadline for most 2027 entry courses. 15 October 2026 is […]

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Preparing for Selection Days

The short version Understand the format: Selection days combine multiple assessments, including group tasks, individual interviews, and sometimes written tests.

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BMAT UCAT LNAT Explained

The BMAT has been cancelled, making the UCAT mandatory for all UK medical and dental school applications. Learn about the updated UCAT scoring, which UK universities require the LNAT for law, and when to sit your admissions tests.

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Admissions Tests Overview

What to know Book your UCAT early, as the 2026 testing window runs from 13 July to 24 September. Check

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Common Interview Questions

The short version 41% of Oxford applicants receive an interview invitation. Prepare specific examples from your A-Level coursework to back

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Tracking Your UCAS Application

Monitor your university application status through your UCAS Hub, ensuring you respond to offers and utilize features like UCAS Extra by key deadlines. Stay informed by regularly checking your dashboard and emails for important updates.

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Personal Statement Examples

At a glance 3 structured questions replace the traditional free-text essay for 2026 university entry. 4,000 characters remains the strict

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Personal Statement Guide

Quick summary 2026 entry replaces the single essay with three mandatory questions 4,000 characters remains the total maximum limit across

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UCAS Step-by-Step Guide

What to know 14 January 2026 is the equal consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses starting in September 2026. £28.95

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