new website to use

To supplement your use of http://www.ucas.com/ students are also recommended to refer to http://www.whatuni.com/ for additional information about courses, universities and the application process

Studying in Europe

A question to former Chief Inspector of schools Chris Woodhead in the Sunday Times 23/4/11 about where to find information about applying to European Universities solicited this response 

The most reliable tables of world university rankings are produced by QS (topuniversities.com). Study Link (studylink.com) gives information, including start dates, costs and visa requirements, on courses available at universities across Europe. The European Youth Portal (tinyurl.com/3rawaox) and Study Europe (www.study-europe.co.uk) are also worth a look.

Third of applicants to be rejected

A story in The Times 26/4/11 reports that a third of applicants this year are to be rejected.  Many more are applying due to next years fee increases to £9000 at most Universities.  However, as applications are only 2% up on last year, a bigger reason would seem to be the reduction in courses available due to funding cuts.  The Times states that over 200 000 will be rejected.  A likely consequence of so many applying for so few places is likely to be inflation of grades needed to secure entry.