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Articles by Sophie Chen

Sophie Chen

Sophie handles applications at UniSorted: course choice, personal statements, interviews, Results Day, Clearing. She has read enough personal statements to spot a chatbot opener at ten paces. The Clearing guides get rewritten every August because the timings shift every year. sophie@unisorted.co.uk

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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

The quick read 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 13 January 2027 is the equal consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses starting in September 2027. £34.50

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Open Day Checklist

The short version Target three to five open days to compare your top university choices effectively. Book your places early

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How to Compare Universities

Top-line 13 January 2027 is the main UCAS deadline for equal consideration. Check the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) ratings to

Entry Requirements Explained

Quick summary 13 January 2027 (6pm) is the main UCAS deadline for 2027-entry undergraduate courses; applications are already open. 70%

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Course vs Career Pathways

Should you study what you love or pick a degree for employability? We compare course-first and career-first university choices with real UK graduate earnings data.