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The Vantage team has created this series of articles to share their most important tips and advice for successful university applications, from choosing a university course to impressing in your interview.

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Exam Technique Tips for the TMUA

In this article, we share our advice to help you improve your timing and approach to answering TMUA questions.

TMUA

How to Prepare for the TMUA

Use your time effectively by following our structured plan for TMUA preparation, including content to memorise, recommended taught material to study, and past paper practice.

TMUA

Which Past Papers Should I Use for ESAT?

Read our complete guide to practice materials for the ESAT. We explain precisely to where to find relevant past paper questions.

ESAT

Which ESAT Modules Should I Take?

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics 2? Choosing the right ESAT modules is a key to success and worthy of serious consideration.

ESAT

How to Prepare for the ESAT

Read our recommended preparation strategy for the ESAT and maximise your time. This article outlines our recommended resources and top tips.

ESAT

Exam Technique Tips for STEP

Read our expert advice on STEP question choice, timing and written presentation to refine your approach to this notoriously difficult exam.

STEP

How to Prepare for STEP

STEP is the most advanced of the university admissions tests. Students can reliably improve their STEP scores by implementing a robust preparation plan, and this article contains our suggestions.

STEP

What should I revise for my Computer Science interview?

What are applicants asked in an Oxbridge Computer Science interview? This article outlines some common topics and themes used in Computer Science interviews at Oxford and Cambridge.

Interview

What should I revise for my Maths interview?

What are students asked in Oxbridge Maths interviews? This article lists some common interview topics and key results to memorise for mathematics interviews at Oxford and Cambridge.

Interview

Ask an Oxbridge Interviewer

In this article, an Oxbridge interviewer answers prospective students' commonly asked questions about the interview process.

Interview

Oxbridge Interview Preparation Resources

Struggling to find practice interview questions? In this article, we recommend some free and inexpensive resources to help you prepare for Oxbridge interviews in mathematical subjects.

Interview

What should I revise for my Oxbridge interview?

What do they ask at an Oxbridge interview for Maths, Computer Science, or Economics? Read our list of key topics before preparing for your interview.

Interview

Oxbridge Interview Technique Tips

Good interview technique can transform a mediocre interview into one which the interviewer will fondly remember. This article provides a robust starting point for developing your technique.

Interview

Economics: Oxford or Cambridge?

The undergraduate Economics degrees at Oxford and Cambridge are very different in terms of content and opportunities for specialism. Read this article to find out more.

Oxbridge

Computer Science: Oxford or Cambridge?

This article highlights the key differences between the degree content and admissions process for Computer Science degrees at Oxford and Cambridge. Let us help you make the difficult decision!

Oxbridge

Mathematics: Oxford or Cambridge?

This article discusses some important factors to consider when choosing between the undergraduate Mathematics courses at Oxford and Cambridge, emphasising the difference in faculty specialism.

Oxbridge

Recommended Reading for Personal Statement

Avoid the popular personal statement books with 8 recommendations from the Vantage team, ideal for Maths and Computer Science applicants.

UCAS

How to Write a Personal Statement for Maths

Read this article for our advice on personal statement content, structure, and style, including examples from real successful personal statements.

UCAS

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