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Higher Education Research Links

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UCAS - for course search, application and offers.

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MyUniChoices - respected and established diagnostic program that identifies degree courses that might suit you.

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Discover Uni -student views of specific courses at UK universities - interesting stats.

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Guardian Good University Guide -  Subject tables, Rankings and other  useful features.

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Complete University Guide - Comprehensive Guide with interesting elements - e.g. safety

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British Council - government site geared to international applicants.

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Council for International Student Affairs - the body that looks after the needs of international students in the UK.  Helpful and informative, including advice on 'home' or 'overseas' fee status.

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Oxbridge Info. - a very useful site for those contemplating application to Oxford or Cambridge. 'Profiles' are particularly interesting.

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Gap Year?  Year Out? - the best sites for exploring the options for a productive year out between school and college.  Includes some guidance on the pros and cons of taking a gap year.

GapMedics- work experience opportunites for those pursuing Medicine, Nursing

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Student Support/Fees

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The Student Room- where students like you share ideas about choosing a university. getting in and student life. They also have a general 'Uni Guide' site here.

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The Medic Portal - comprehensive support for those interested in applying for Medicine. Some fees involved but very reasonable. 

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UK Clinical Aptitude Test - this website gives you information on this requirement for most UK medical schools.

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BMAT, TSA - this website gives you information on this requirement for some UK medical schools and other Assessment Tests such as TSA.

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LNAT - this website gives you information on this requirement for some UK Law degrees.

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College Board - a comprehensive guide to college application. College search facility, 'Big Future' and some very helpful articles. Register for SAT here.

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Common App - where you apply for many colleges and much more.

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American Universities and Colleges -online version of an excellent magazine produced by the Council of International Schools.

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U.S.News - College Rankings and more.

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College Navigator – unattractive interface but reliable government site full of data. To gain the full benefit, use preferences with care (and some patience) to gain best results. 

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Cappex -  popular site that is best known for scholarships and free application but also has a College Search with Chance of Admission estimate and gives your details (not personal) to matching colleges who might send you emails etc. 

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College Express - College and Scholarship searches with lots of interesting lists from 'College Finder'.

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Niche - formerly 'College Prowler', Niche now combines large data sets with subjective student views and reviews of colleges - read with care at times.

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College Confidential - Primarily Discussion Forums but also college match facility and useful articles.

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SAT/ACT Compared - Infographic from 'Magoosh'

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TOEFL - the official site of the Educational Testing Service.

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Campus Tours - YouVisit - Campus 360 - good sites for Virtual Campus Tours.

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Campus Safety and Security - compare stats but understand context and limitations.

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Universities Canada -  is an excellent starting point for your research, using the 'Search programs' function.

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Study in Canada - a comprehensive site dealing with all aspects of the Canadian education system.

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EduCanada - official site for searching your H.E. options and more. Good search engine.

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Macleans - the online route to the Macleans magazine 'Good University Guide' - rankings and more.

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Globe and Mail - Canadian University Report with interesting articles and university profiles.

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O.U.A.C. Application

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Study with Australia - a government site geared to international applicants.

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Good University Guide - rankings and good search facilities.

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QILT - Compare institutions and courses based on information from student surveys

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Studies in Australia - Guide for international students. Search for courses and fields of study. includes information on studying in Australia.

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My Future - Discover your strengths, and start your personal career journey. Identify your interests, build your career profile and explore occupations. Find courses that lead to your career.

 

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University Sites

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Study in Europe - European Commission Website - search by country

 

Eunicas - an independent site designed to support applications to Europe.

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StudyinDenmark    

 

Study in Germany

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StudyinHolland

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