Now the UCAS deadline for Oxbridge candidates has passed, attention turns to the upcoming admissions tests. Unlike other Universities, the admissions test is an additional element of your application which demonstrates your ability to perform under exam conditions. Adequate preparation for these tests is essential to approach the exam with confidence.

As September comes to a close and October is upon us, the deadline for Oxbridge applications is getting closer. By the 15th of October, all applications to Oxford and Cambridge must be submitted as well as applications for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary. The application process involves choosing a college, finalising your personal statement and completing your references on UCAS.

Whether you are completing your final year of A levels, GCSEs or you are on a reading week at University, the October half term is a crucial point in the calendar. Half term is a window of time in which you can take steps that will result in long-term outcomes. Using half term to your advantage will put you in a good position for the rest of the year. Here are some ways that you can use the October half term.