Adi Sen

Adi Sen has been a member of the UniAdmissions team for many years and has learnt everything there is to know about the Oxbridge admissions process. As Head of Outreach, Adi ensures that students and schools with students applying to Oxbridge are aware of the support UniAdmissions offers. Having experience in every facet of the school’s operations, Adi is always ready to tackle any queries about UniAdmissions and Oxbridge as a whole.
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Exams

How to Prepare for the Physics NSAA

For many students, the world-famous environment of the University of Cambridge is the place par excellence to study Natural Sciences.
Competition for a place at Cambridge is fierce and many applicants have over 90% UMS in all their A-levels. But how does the Physics section of the NSAA prepare?

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Education

Is A-level Physics Needed for The BMAT?

A lot of people have questions about the BMAT, in particular the science section, regarding what you need to know and study. One of the three sections of the BMAT is a half-an-hour GCSE science question section, with some of the questions being Physics questions. But do you need to study Physics to do well in these questions? Let’s find out.

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General

Is studying Linguistics for you?

Know that you’re interested in languages but not sure of your direction? Do you have a technical mind that loves a challenge? Then Linguistics might be the right choice for you!

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Exams

How to prepare for the Chemistry NSAA

Cambridge is a fantastic place to study Natural Sciences, studying in a historic environment while learning from world-renowned tutors.
Before you get there, however, you must make your way through the minefield of the Cambridge admissions process, including the Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA). This is where the NSAA comes in.

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Exams

How to prepare for Biology NSAA

So you want to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge, but how do you start preparing for the NSAA exam? With the amount of competition for places at Cambridge, the NSAA (Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment) can be a crucial part of any student’s application and can be the final determinant of whether or not they receive an offer.

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Admissions Test

Why does Oxford use the TSA test?

The TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment) is a test that Oxford University requires of applicants applying for certain courses.
These courses vary widely and include some of the University’s most competitive courses, such as Economics and Management, PPE and Philosophy. So why exactly do applicants have to take the TSA?

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Economics

How to register for the ECAA

The Economics Admissions Assessment (ECAA) is a 2-hour written examination for students applying to study Economics at Cambridge. Sections 1A and 1B test Mathematics and Further Mathematics using multiple-choice questions. Section 2 is an extended essay responding to a piece of text.

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Exams

How to pick the best BMAT course

The Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is a difficult and very strange exam for most students, as it tests different skills than school exams. With so much at stake in the BMAT exam, it is important to get professional help and attend a BMAT course. We’ve got some tips to help you choose the right BMAT course for you…

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Exams

Getting through the HAT

The Oxford History Aptitude Test may seem daunting at first? But there are certain steps you can take to prepare yourself and be ready to take it in November. The History Aptitude Test (HAT) is one of the key elements of the Oxford application process, and is particularly important for selecting candidates.

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Blog

Mill Hill School Case Study

Mill Hill school have worked with UniAdmissions since the company was established – read all about their experiences with us and how UniAdmissions could support your school’s university applications.

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Interviews

Common Law Interview Questions: Why Law?

“Why Law?”, a question you’ll almost certainly be asked by any interviewer. We help you create your own answer to this common question and convey your desire to study Law to the admissions tutors.

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