Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud

Matt Amalfitano-Stroud joined the UniAdmissions team as an Outreach Officer, where he is now responsible for creating guides and materials to support Oxbridge applicants through the admissions process. Through his multiple years with UniAdmissions, Matt has developed a deep understanding of Oxbridge and is ready to inform applicants of any updates to the process that arise.
TARA Basics: The Complete Guide
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TARA Basics – The Complete Guide

Pearson VUE and University Admissions Testing have announced a brand new admissions test for 2025, The Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions (TARA). This test is currently due to be administered at UCL, this guide will explain everything we currently know.

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What Is A Russell Group University? Your Essential Guide
Russell Group

What Is A Russell Group University? Your Essential Guide

There are over 100 universities in the UK, but there is one select group of 24 that are considered not only the best in the UK but some of the best in the whole world. In this guide, we’ll learn about the Russell Group and it’s prestigious universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London and more.

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Is Private School Worth It For Oxbridge Applicants?
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Is Private School Worth It For Oxbridge Applicants?

The price of enrolment within the UK’s private schools has been increasing each year, but is this price still worth it for Oxbridge applicants? In this guide, we explore the benefits of private schooling and whether they still justify the cost of entry for students.

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Economics Degree Entry Requirements UK
Economics

Economics Degree Entry Requirements UK

If you’re thinking about studying an economics degree in the UK, you’ll need to be aware of the various entry requirements required to get your place. From grades to tests and interviews, some of the top universities for Economics in the UK have strict entry requirements, so this covers everything you to do to find success.

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Maths Degree Entry Requirements UK
Entry Requirements

Maths Degree Entry Requirements UK

Mathematics is a highly popular degree among students and is available in various different forms across many of the top universities in the UK. However, while it is popular, it’s not always easy to get a place, so this guide will explain all of the entry requirements for undergraduate maths in the UK.

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Computer Science Degree UK Entry Requirements
Computer Science

Computer Science Degree UK Entry Requirements

Computer Science has become one of the most competitive university courses available due to the ever-growing importance of technology. Each degree receives hundreds of applications each year, so it’s vital that you understand and meet the standard entry requirements to have a chance of success. This guide explores all of the requirements you’ll need to meet in your application.

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University of Oxford Replaces Admissions Tests For 2026
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University of Oxford Replaces Admissions Tests For 2026

The University of Oxford has announced the cancellation and replacement of all of its in-house admissions tests. Tests like the TSA, MAT and PAT will be replaced with UAT-UK tests, as used by Cambridge and Imperial. Find out how your application will be affected in this guide.

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Cambridge Acceptance Rates - The Definitive Guide
Cambridge

Cambridge Acceptance Rate 2025 – The Definitive Guide

The University of Cambridge is notoriously difficult to get into, but we thankfully have data to understand exactly how difficult it is to do so. In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into this data, exploring the acceptance rates for every undergraduate course taught at Cambridge.

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The Most Successful UK Schools for Oxbridge Admissions
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The Most Successful UK Schools for Oxbridge Admissions

Although Oxford and Cambridge do not hold any bias towards specific groups of applicants during the admissions process, some schools in the UK are able to consistently get more students admitted into Oxbridge than others. Which schools are these, and how do they do it? This guide will explore all of this and more.

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Utilising University Data - Making the Most of University Admissions Statistics
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Utilising University Data – Making the Most of University Admissions Statistics

There are many factors to consider when applying to university, but application data is often overlooked in this regard. Each year, many of the top universities publish in-depth reports on their admissions processes, including data on how applicants performed in the process. This data can be useful for supporting your own application, and this guide will demonstrate how!

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What is a Good ESAT Score? ESAT Results Guide
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What is a Good ESAT Score? ESAT Results Guide 2025/26

Getting a good score on the ESAT is crucial for remaining competitive in the Oxbridge and Imperial application processes. In this guide, we’ll explore what score you should be aiming for and what previous years’ results look like.

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UCAT vs GAMSAT: What's The Difference
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UCAT vs GAMSAT: What’s The Difference?

If you’re applying to study medicine in the UK, you’ll need to complete one of two admissions tests – the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) or the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT). You won’t get to choose which test you take, but it’s a good idea to know the differences between them to help you prepare, so this guide compares the two tests to each other.

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QS Top Universities World Rankings - Your Definitive Guide
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QS Top Universities World Rankings 2026 – Your Definitive Guide

Although there are many university ranking tables, both national and international, QS Top Universities creates one of the most trusted global university rankings. In this guide, we’ll explore the most recent global table, specifically highlighting the performance of UK universities.

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