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.
University of Oxford Replaces Admissions Tests For 2026
Admissions Test

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
Applications

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
Applications

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
Admissions Test

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
Admissions Test

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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UCL TARA Scoring: What is a Good TARA Score?
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TARA Scoring & Results 2026: What is a Good TARA Score?

Oxford’s and UCL’s new admissions test, the Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions, is here. To do well in the test, it’s important that you know how you will be scored and the results you should be aiming for. In this guide, we’ll explore the key things you need to know about scoring and results on the TARA.

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Oxford College Acceptance Rate Guide - What You Need To Know
General

Oxford College Acceptance Rates 2026: Every College Compared

When choosing a college to apply to at Oxford, there are many factors to consider. However, one that you may not have thought of is the offer and acceptance rates of each college. In this guide, we’ll explain all of the most recent admissions stats from the latest year to help you with your college selection.

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Oxford Acceptance Rates - The Definitive Guide
General

Oxford Acceptance Rate 2025 – The Definitive Guide

As you may know, the University of Oxford is one of the hardest universities to get into in the world. With world-leading teaching and a rich history, over 20,000 people apply each year for one of less than 3,000 available places to study. In this guide, we will take a look at the data behind last year’s application cycle to understand the 2025 offer and acceptance rates for each of the undergraduate courses Oxford offers.

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UCL Acceptance Rate - The Definitive Guide
General

UCL Acceptance Rate 2025 – The Definitive Guide

University College London is the largest single university in the UK, but does that mean it’s easy to get a place there? In this guide, we’ll explore the undergraduate acceptance rates for UCL, including all of its individual departments, to determine how competitive the university is.

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How Trump’s International Student Halt Could Affect UK University Applications
International

How Trump’s International Student Halt Could Affect UK University Applications

With the announcement of the USA’s halt on international student visa applications, many university applicants and students are now uncertain about their future in the American education system. In this guide, we’ll explore the new policy the US government has enacted, what happened to Harvard, how other Ivy League universities may be affected and what impact this situation may have on UK university applications.

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What is the August Reconsideration Pool at Cambridge and Imperial?
Cambridge

What is the August Reconsideration Pool at Cambridge and Imperial?

If you applied to Cambridge or Imperial and didn’t get your offer, you may be feeling disheartened. However, both universities offer applicants a second chance of success through their August Reconsideration Pools. This guide explains everything you need to know about your eligibility, the application process and the likelihood of success.

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Biology University Rankings UK
Biology

Biology University Ranking UK: 2026 Ranking Tables

As one of the core sciences, Biology is an extremely popular subject to study at university. With other 90 universities in the UK teaching the course, it can be hard to decide where to apply to, but ranking tables are one way to help you find the best match for you. This guide will explore the most recent UK ranking tables for Biology to determine which universities are the highest rated.

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