So now the stress of completing your UCAS application is over…what happens next? Firstly, well done for completing your application – hopefully you’ve put Salford as one of your choices! Here’s a step by step guide of what you might expect to happen over the next few months. 1. Receive your offer The applications team […]
In this blog, I’m going to be showing you the top 10 things to consider when accepting a university offer. These are based on my own experiences when choosing a university a couple of years ago. I will be going through everything from location to the facilities to what courses offer. 1. HAVE YOU CHOSEN […]
Going to university open days can really help you make a decision about where to study. Trust me I know, I visited eight open days before I went to university and it was definitely worth it! Here are a few tips to help you: Before you go: Register: Some universities will request that you register to […]
Hey everyone, Megan here! I want to pop on today to offer students some advice. I know it’s a stressful and overwhelming time for those of you in your final year of college who are facing huge uncertainty about how you’ll be assessed. I spoke to current first-year students at Salford who didn’t get to […]
If your grades aren’t as expected, there are always other options. Applying to university through Clearing gives you the chance to find another university place if you currently don’t hold an offer. Read some of the real life stories from our students who have gone through Clearing as they reflect on their time at the […]
UCAS exhibitions are great – the ball is in your court as it’s your chance to quiz the universities that take your interest, so why don’t enough of us make the most of it? I must admit that I am guilty of not using the exhibitions to their full potential. I remember I went with the idea that I wanted to study journalism […]
Your personal statement is your chance to distinguish yourself from all the other candidates and to leave a lasting impression. This piece of writing needs to be informative, persuasive and engaging. Therefore, it’s important to get it right! Here are my top tips that should help keep that urge to throw your laptop through the nearest […]