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Oxford Maths Aptitude Test: 2024 MAT Preparation Guide
This blog provides a detailed guide to the Oxford Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) and offers practical preparation tips for students aiming to secure a place at Oxford. It highlights the importance of thorough preparation through practice papers, understanding the syllabus, and the benefits of working with an experienced tutor.
Preparing for the Oxford PAT: Essential Physics Aptitude Test Tips and Practice Questions for 2024
This blog offers a comprehensive guide to preparing for the Oxford Physics Aptitude Test (PAT), required for students applying to study Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, and Physics and Philosophy at Oxford. It covers the structure and content of the PAT, provides tips on exam strategies and accessing and using physics aptitude test past papers.
Mastering the BMSAT Test in 2024: General Preparation Tips And Section Strategies
In this blog, we provide students with tailored BMSAT advice for the new BMSAT exam, replacing the BMAT for 2025 entry. We break down the new test format, offer advice on how to create your own practice resources and how to structure your preparation, as well as the benefits of working with a BMSAT tutor.
UCAS Application Guide 2024: What to Expect
Navigate the 2024 UCAS application season with our comprehensive guide. Gain valuable insights in our guide to completing a UCAS application successfully. Stay informed about changes to the process and tips to enhance your overall application. Your go-to resource for a seamless UCAS application journey for 2025 entry and beyond!
The New Oxford University GAT (Geography Admissions Test): Preparation and Advice
In this blog, we dive deep into the intricacies of the new Oxford Geography Admissions Test. Designed to challenge and captivate aspiring geography students, this blog is your key to understanding the test's nuances and help guide students’ preparation, to help unlock the doors to a world-class education at Oxford University.
Our Ultimate Guide to Applying for Dentistry in 2024: Preparation, Personal Statement, Interview Tips & More!
Looking to pursue a career in dentistry? Discover the essential steps for applying to university for dentistry programs and gain valuable insights to enhance your chances of acceptance. From crafting a compelling personal statement to acing the dental school interview, this comprehensive guide provides expert advice to help you stand out in the competitive admissions process.
Cracking the LNAT: Tips and Strategies for Success on the National Admissions Test for Law in 2024
If you're applying to study law at university, you may be required to take the LNAT (National Admissions Test for Law). At U2 Tuition, we’ve gathered information from our top Law Oxbridge graduates for this comprehensive blog on how to prepare for and ace the LNAT, with tips on everything from time management to critical thinking. Read on to get expert advice on how to succeed on this challenging admissions assessment and increase your chances of getting into the law school of your dreams.
Your Introduction to the GMAT Exam: Advice From An Expert U2 GMAT Consultant
The GMAT is the standardised test required by most business schools from prospective students looking to apply to post-graduate business programs. In this guide, a U2 GMAT Consultant, CFA (MBA, The London Business School), discusses important considerations for how to approach preparing for and taking the GMAT exam from his years of GMAT tuition experience.
Preparing for the Classics Admissions Test (CAT) in 2024: An Oxford Classics Graduate’s Tips
Applying to Oxford for Classics? One of U2’s Oxford Classics tutors, Imogen, provides her top tips for preparing for the CAT and CLAT tests, including how to approach unseen translations and what to read.
How to Approach the UCAT Test in 2024: Tips For The Best UCAT Preparation
Applying to Medical School and unsure how to tackle UCAT preparation? U2’s UCAT tutor, Rhiannon, offers advise on exactly what the UCAT test requires, when to start preparing, how to structure preparation and top tips for tackling each question type.
How to Approach the Cambridge MML Admissions Test: Our Updated 2024 Guide
There are 3 courses at Cambridge for which you might need to sit an admissions test for Modern and Medieval Languages (MML) at Cambridge. This guide leads you through the basics of the test, when to start preparing and top tips on how to approach Section A and B.
How to Approach the TSA Test in 2024: An Oxford Graduate’s Preparation Advice
This guide is written by Rhiannon (Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford graduate). Rhiannon leads you through her top tips for preparation, including how to approach the test, how best to structure your preparation, key aspects of critical thinking and problem solving and examination technique.
Approaching the Oxford HAT: A Graduate’s Guide 2024
What is the HAT and why does Oxford use it? What factors do I need to consider for my source analysis? How do I make my answer stand out? Find out how to prepare for the HAT and key exam technique tips with one of our Oxford History graduate tutors!
How to Approach Oxford’s Language Tests in 2024: The MLAT, LAT & OLAT
In this blog, one of U2’s 1st Class Oxford Linguistics and Spanish graduates, leads you through the key components of Oxford’s language tests: The MLAT, LAT and OLAT, including when to begin studying, what the tests look like, how to prepare and key strategies on the day. Find out how to crack the language-based puzzles and demonstrate your creativity and flexible thinking!
How to Approach Cambridge’s Engineering and Science Admissions Test in 2024
This guide to the new ESAT Test is written by U2 Natural Sciences tutor, Alex (NatSci, University of Cambridge). Here you’ll find all the tips and tricks to take into the exam, as well as advice on how to structure and focus your preparation on the areas where it really counts.
The ELAT: Our Guide to the Oxbridge English Admission Test in 2024
The English Literature Admissions Test or ELAT as it is commonly known is the pre-interview test for applicants to English undergraduate courses at Oxford and Cambridge. Places at these prestigious universities have always been highly sought after and, because the process of interviewing is lengthy and time-consuming, the ELAT serves as a kind of filter. Your performance on this test dictates whether or not you’re called for interview. Cheltenham Ladies’ College English teacher, Elisa, has taught candidates for the ELAT and interview for over a decade now. She also went through the process herself - these are her top tips for preparing for (and passing) the ELAT.