Applications
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
29th July 2024
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.
A-levels
What A-Level Subjects Are Needed For Computer Science?
Applying for Computer Sciences at university is a tricky process and one of the most important requirements is the A-Levels. What subjects do you need to study and what grades do you need? This guide will explore everything you need to know.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
10th July 2024
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.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
9th July 2024
Applications
Oxford and Cambridge Written Work: Your Definitive Guide
If you’re applying to Oxford or Cambridge, you may be preparing yourself for an admissions test. However, many Oxbridge courses don’t require an admissions test and instead ask applicants to provide submitted work. In this guide, we’ll explore what this submitted work looks like, how the process of submission works and what rules you need to be aware of.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
8th July 2024
Applications
English Language Proficiency Tests For Oxbridge
International applicants for UK universities will need to prove their English language proficiency if English isn’t your first language. There are multiple tests available to do this, so this guide will explore what you need to do, what the tests entail and how you can prepare for them. Plus, I’ll explain my own personal experience of English Language Proficiency Tests as an international applicant.
Jakub Zemek
3rd July 2024
Maths
Mathematics University Rankings UK: 2025 Results
In the UK, mathematics is a popular course to study at university, which means a lot of institutions teach it. As a result, some courses will be better than others, which is where the ranking tables become helpful. In this guide, we’ll explore that these tables are and look at the results from two of the most popular ranking tables in the UK to see which Mathematics universities are considered the best.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
25th June 2024
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.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
21st June 2024
International
US vs UK University Applications: What’s The Difference?
You may be considering applying for university in the US or UK, or you may not be sure which country to study in. The process for applying in either country is extremely different, as well as how the universities operate too, so in this guide, we’ll explore all the differences between universities in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
20th June 2024
Admissions Test
ESAT vs PAT & MAT: What’s The Difference?
Depending on if you apply for a STEM course at Oxford or Cambridge, you’ll likely have to take either the ESAT, the PAT or the MAT. The Oxford and Cambridge admissions tests are very different from one another despite being used for similar purposes, so this guide will unpack all the differences between them.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
12th June 2024
General
Benefits of Tutoring: Why Should You Consider 1-1 Tuition?
One-to-one tuition is often seen as a premium form of academic support for exams, university applications and more. However, are tuition sessions actually as beneficial as they seem and what benefits do they provide that other forms of teaching can’t? In this guide, we explore why you should consider working with a tutor.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
11th June 2024
AI
Using AI To Study & Revise: What You Need To Know
Generative AI tools are more powerful than ever and have seemingly unlimited applications in real life. However, one area of AI usage that many are still unsure of is its potential in academic work; specifically studying and revision. Are these tools accurate and versatile enough to replace traditional study methods? This guide explores everything you need to know about AI tools for studying and revision.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
6th June 2024
Admissions Test
Oxford Announces Partnership With Pearson VUE For 2024 Admissions Tests
After a number of changes within the Oxbridge admissions test space, the University of Oxford has announced its partnership with global testing company Pearson VUE to deliver all of its admissions tests. In this guide we’ll explore what’s happened, how it will affect your application and what it means for admissions testing as a whole.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
3rd June 2024
Cambridge
The Best Oxbridge Colleges For International Applicants
Applying to Oxford or Cambridge from outside the UK is a tough process, especially when considering how competitive it is. However, as well as the application process, international applicants will also need to decide which college they wish to apply to. Are there colleges that are better for those from overseas? This guide will explore this question to see which colleges would be right for you.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
30th May 2024
Admissions Test
ESAT Specification Guide: What You Need To Know
The ESAT tests applicants on four major subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Within each of these subjects, there are dozens of topics and modules that you will need to understand to perform well. In this guide, we’ll explore what you need to know and how you can prepare for the test.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
21st May 2024
Admissions Test
ESAT vs NSAA & ENGAA: What’s Changed?
The Engineering & Science Admissions Test (ESAT) is the replacement exam for Cambridge’s NSAA and ENGAA. While they’re both science-based admissions tests, there are a few differences that you need to be aware of, so this guide will explain everything you need to know about the ESAT versus the NSAA and ENGAA.
Matthew Amalfitano-Stroud
20th May 2024
