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New UCL admissions test, being curious, and the UK’s ‘newest’ university
This week we hear about a new admissions test, the TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) which UCL will require for applicants to a range of courses from 2026.
We check out some advice from three wise authors about letting your career define you, and what it means for you as you look ahead to your own career.
And we look at the UK’s most recently formed university.
Summer next steps, changing your mind, and why aiming for the perfect job might not be a smart move.
Not sure what you should be doing over summer? Just want to relax, but have a niggling feeling there are a couple of things that you should probably get out of the way?
If so, read on, as this week we look at just two or three things that you can usefully do over summer to keep your journey to university on track.
Secondly, a little reassurance that it is never too late to change your mind.
And finally, why aiming for the perfect job might not be a smart move.
Super-curriculars, UCAS Clearing, and the sweet spot of confidence.
This week we have a look at super-curricular activities; what they are, and why they are so helpful and important. We also learn about Clearing, and how to find the confidence sweet spot.