Lucy Tittle
As a former Humanities tutor, with a five and half year background in university admissions support, Lucy now shares her advice with students online in written form.
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How Many UCAS Points do I Need For Oxford? UK Student Admission Requirements
The University of Oxford, one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the UK and globally, is renowned for its […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Why Study at UCL?
University College London (UCL) is the biggest university in the UK. Located in central London, England, UCL is considered among […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Why Study at LSE?
London School of Economics (LSE) is one of the best universities in the UK. Located in central London, England, LSE […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Why Study at Edinburgh?
The University of Edinburgh is one of the best universities in the UK. Located on the east coast of Scotland, […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Prepare for a University Interview – Video
Richard Evans is an education expert and Founder of The Profs. Having graduated from LSE and tutored professionally ever since […]
Topic: University Applications
Author: Lucy Tittle
Applying to University – UK
Undergraduate programmes in the UK are known for being extremely competitive in terms of places available. The process of applying […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Apply to UK Universities
Applying to any university is a new and unfamiliar process for most students. Whether you’re looking for a clear overview […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Apply University
Applying to university involves a simple set of stages, but to excel at many of them requires preparation and a […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to apply for a university
The process of applying for a university is one that most students have never experienced before. These are the requirements […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Applying to University
If you are applying to study an undergraduate course in the United Kingdom, you will be aware that degree courses […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
MSc Data Science Imperial
Imperial College London offers a Data Science stream as part of their MSc Statistics course. The stream includes all the […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Get Into Imperial Postgraduate Courses
To get into Imperial College London’s taught postgraduate courses, you will need at least a 2:1 in your undergraduate degree […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial College London Courses
Imperial College London offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a range of formats. You can view their undergraduate degrees […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial College Master’s
Imperial College London offers a range of Master’s degrees as both classic postgraduate degrees and as undergraduate degrees with an […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial Admissions
To apply for a course at Imperial College London, you will have to apply through UCAS. If you have a […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial College London Entry Requirements
Whilst the specific entry requirements depend on the course you are applying for at Imperial College London, you should expect […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Is Imperial College London Good?
In the 2022 QS World Rankings, Imperial College London is ranked as the 7th best university in the world, and […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Biomedical Science Imperial Entry Requirements
Imperial College London offer an undergraduate BSc in Medical Biosciences which requires candidates to have AAA predicted at A level, […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Where Is Imperial College?
Imperial College London has several campuses and buildings in London and the South East, with the main campus being South […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Does Imperial Do Adjustment?
No, Imperial does not do Adjustment as UCAS no longer offers Adjustment as a service as of 2022. Previously, the […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial MBA Interview Questions
Imperial College London’s MBA interview is an opportunity to add depth to your written application and allows you to demonstrate […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial Computer Science MSc
A Computer Science MSc at Imperial College London can be studied as a four-year undergraduate course (Computing MEng) or as […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial Computer Science Masters
At Imperial College London, a Computer Science MSc can be taken as a four-year undergraduate course (Computing MEng) or as […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial Computing Interview
After sending off your UCAS application along with your A-level predictions, MAT score, and personal statement, you may be invited […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial Engineering Entry Requirements
To get in to study one of Imperial College London’s undergraduate Maths courses, including their BSc in Mathematics, you will […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial Maths Entry Requirements
To get in to study one of Imperial College London’s undergraduate Maths courses, including their BSc in Mathematics, you will […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Do You Need BMAT Imperial?
Yes, Imperial College London requires candidates to take the BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test) for applications to study Medicine. You will […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial Medicine Entry Requirements
To study undergraduate Medicine, Imperial College London requires AAA (including Biology, Chemistry, and a third subject, excluding General Studies or […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial College London Medicine Entry Requirements
For undergraduate medicine at Imperial College London, you are required at a minimum to get AAA (including Biology, Chemistry and […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Imperial College London Acceptance Rate
In 2020, the Imperial College London acceptance rate was around 13.5%, placing it amongst the most competitive universities in the […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How Many Students at Exeter University
The University of Exeter has around 25,000 students enrolled as of 2022, making it one of the largest student bodies […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Start a Personal Statement for University
Start your personal statement by getting straight to the point. Try to immediately demonstrate that you are enthusiastic about your […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Conclude a Personal Statement
Here are some top tips for finishing your personal statement on an emphatic note: Don’t include any unrelated, new information […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Open a Personal Statement
You may want to open your personal statement with an eye-catching, insightful or amusing sentence. This may be great, but […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Start a Personal Statement – Examples
Here are some examples of openings to personal statements: Philosophy. Here the candidate demonstrates their personal closeness to their subject […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Finish a Personal Statement
Here are some great tips for finishing your personal statement on a strong note: Don’t include too much new information […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
When are Oxford Interviews?
The University of Oxford schedule their interviews for early to mid-December the year prior to entry. So, if you are […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
What is the TSA?
The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) is a test designed to examine your critical thinking, numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills. It […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Can I Access My Old UCAS Application
You cannot access many parts of your UCAS application as they are deleted at the end of each application cycle. […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How Many UCAS Points to Get Into Oxford?
The minimum UCAS points you need to get into the University of Oxford is around 144. Though Oxford does not […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
When do Oxford Offer Interviews?
If you are successful in getting an interview for the University of Oxford, you will receive a letter or email […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Which University is Better: Cambridge or Oxford?
According to the QS World University Rankings for 2022, the University of Oxford ranked second in the world, while Cambridge […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Make My University Application Stand Out
To make your UCAS application stand out, you will need a sparkling personal statement that demonstrates your passion for your […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Prepare for TMUA
To prepare for the TMUA (The Test of Mathematics for University Admission), you will need to make sure you have […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Prepare for Cambridge Interview
To prepare for your University of Cambridge interview, you should be aware of what you are going to be assessed […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How Many UCAS Points to Get Into Cambridge?
The University of Cambridge does not assess candidates based on their UCAS points but rather requires that students have at […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How Long are Cambridge Interviews?
Though the nature and length of an interview for the University of Cambridge varies, it will likely be about twenty […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Can You Get Into Cambridge With Bad GCSEs?
Yes, it is certainly possible to get into the University of Cambridge with bad GCSEs. It may hinder your application […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Edit your UCAS Application
You can edit some parts of your UCAS application yourself. To edit other parts, you must contact the universities and […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Which is Better: Oxford or Cambridge?
In 2022, according to the QS World University Rankings, the University of Oxford was placed as the second-best in the […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Improve your BMAT Score
To improve your score in the BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test), you will need to practice your problem solving, data analysis […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Do Well in BMAT Section One
To do well in section one of the BMAT you will want to practice past paper questions to become familiar […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How Long is the UCAT?
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test), previously known as the UKCAT, is two hours altogether. It is split into five […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Get Faster at Quantitative Reasoning UCAT?
The best way to get faster at Quantitative Reasoning in the UCAT is to practise example questions. The Quantitative Reasoning […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How Hard is the UCAT?
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test), previously known as the UKCAT, is generally considered to be reasonably difficult. Naturally, the […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Can You Resit the UCAT?
You can only sit the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test), previously known as the UKCAT, once per year. If you […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Get 900 in UCAT?
To get a perfect score of 900 in each section of the UCAT (formerly known as the UKCAT) you will […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How your UCAT Score is Calculated
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is split into two components for marking – Cognitive and Non-cognitive. The first three […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Improve Verbal Reasoning for the UCAT
The Verbal Reasoning section of the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is one of the most difficult. The questions in […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Which Universities Require UCAT
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is required by the following universities: University Course(s) University of Aberdeen Medicine & Dentistry […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How Long is the UCAT Test?
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test), previously known as the UKCAT, is just under two hours long. It consists of […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How Long is the BMAT?
The BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test) consists of three sections which must be completed within two hours. The first section, Aptitude […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Choose a University Course
Choosing the general subject area to study at university – such as History, Chemistry or English – shouldn’t be too […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Start Writing a Personal Statement for University
Like with any long, written piece, you will want to begin by planning. Here are the three main points you […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Choose Your University
When choosing a university, you should think about both academic and personal factors. If you’re sure about what subject you […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How Many University Choices Do You Get?
When applying through UCAS, applicants are only permitted to apply for five different university courses. Should you wish, you could […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How Many Courses Are There in University?
In the UK, UCAS has more than 50,000 undergraduate courses registered with more than 395 higher education providers. In your […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How do I go to University Without A levels?
There are certain routes to studying at university without having taken A levels. One such route is taking an Access […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
How Many UCAS Points Do I Have?
Your UCAS points tariff will depend on what qualifications you undertook and the results you achieved in them. You can […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Can You Get Into Oxbridge With Bad GCSEs?
Yes, it is certainly possible to get into Oxbridge with bad GCSEs. It will not help your application to have […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Can I Go to University with Two A levels?
With only two A levels it will likely not be feasible to meet the minimum required UCAS points to get […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Can You Get Into University With Bad GCSEs?
Yes, it is possible to get into university with bad GCSEs. You may be limited in your choice of university […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Can You Get Into University Without Maths GCSE?
Yes, it is possible to get into some university courses without a Maths GCSE. The vast majority of courses, however, […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Write an Essay Introduction
A good essay introduction usually includes: An overview of your thesis and the conclusion you will come to. Some background […]
Topic: Study FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Become a Lawyer UK
There are many routes to becoming a lawyer in the UK. If you study Law at university, you are required […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to End a Personal Statement
Tie your concluding statement back to earlier points you’ve written without repeating yourself. Talk about what the future might hold […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Get Into University
Once you know which subject you want to study and have identified the university courses you want to apply for, […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How To Write an Essay Oxford University
There are many ways to go about writing a good Oxford University essay, but the best university-level essays should have […]
Topic: Study FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Can I Get into Uni Without A Levels?
If you don’t have any A Levels, you can still get into university. A Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How Many GCSEs Do You Need For University?
For the vast majority of university courses, you will need at least a grade 4-5 (a C grade) in English, […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Write the Perfect Personal Statement For University
Here are the top points to bear in mind to write the perfect personal statement for university: Don’t say anything […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How Many Courses Can You Take In University?
Most universities offer combined or joint honours in which you can study multiple disciplines within your course. Courses such as […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Can I Get into Uni with Two A Levels?
With only two A Levels it will not be possible to meet the minimum required UCAS points to get into […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Can I See My UCAS Reference?
No, it is not possible for an applicant to see their UCAS reference. Your reference will be written and submitted […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
Can I Move From One University to Another?
Yes, it is possible to move from one university to another after starting your course. Usually, the earlier in the […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Can I Go to University Without A Levels?
Yes, it is possible to still attain a place at a university without A Levels. Some university courses accept Access […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
How to Prepare for Oxbridge Interview
Though there’s no way of knowing the questions beforehand, preparation is still vital. Oxbridge (Oxford or Cambridge) interview questions are […]
Topic: University Applications FAQs
Author: Lucy Tittle
Why Go to Leeds University?
Leeds University is both academically prestigious and based in the centre of a large, socially vibrant city. The University of […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
The Top UK Universities and the Subjects they Rank Highly for
Choosing a university to spend the next chapter of your life at can be a complex decision. Navigating the league […]
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Author: Lucy Tittle
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