The GMAT is the standardised test required by most business schools from prospective students looking to apply to post-graduate business programs. In this guide, a U2 GMAT Consultant, CFA (MBA, The London Business School), discusses important considerations for how to approach preparing for and taking the GMAT exam from his years of GMAT tuition experience.

This Ultimate Guide leads you through key timelines for entry, choosing between the universities, application components and how to tackle preparation - everything you need to know to set yourself up for a future Oxbridge application.

U2 Cambridge Biological Natural Sciences graduate tutor, Holly, discusses how to structure your personal statement, as well as tips to simplify the writing process and make your personal statement stand out. Find out how to build interesting content for your personal statement, including book recommendations, work experience ideas and essay competition suggestions.

Writing your personal statement can feel like a mammoth task and knowing where to start can be really tricky. This article leads you through how to write a standout biomed personal statement, including mentioning specific topics/ themes that you like about biomedical sciences, how to showcase some subject knowledge, highlight super-curriculars that you have engaged with as well as writing about any extracurriculars, personal interests and skills that you have that will make you a fantastic candidate to study biomedical sciences at a top university.

In this article, U2 Oxford Economics and Management mentor, Karim, discusses how to prepare for an E&M application, including suggested reading and super-curricular activities for personal statement and interview preparation, and example Oxbridge interview questions.

Classics is an exciting and broad-ranging subject that encompasses a huge variety of areas. At university, studying Classics allows you to explore ancient languages, literature, archaeology, art, philosophy, history, and far more, spanning several millennia and crossing continents. In this article, a U2 Oxbridge Classics tutor discusses how to prepare for each stage of application including personal statement, language aptitude tests and interview.

Theology is the study of divinity (God) and religious belief. Theology is one of the oldest courses offered by many of the UK’s leading universities. However, despite its historic origins, theology is incredibly relevant to the world today with many of the prevalent cultural questions stemming from religious thought and religiously inspired conflict. Find out more about studying Theology at top UK Universities/ Oxbridge, how to prepare for personal statement and interview, with one of U2’s Oxford Theology graduates.

Philosophy is an absolutely fascinating subject to explore at university. It allows for the study of the evolution of human thought, the basis of knowledge and the theory that underpins our political structures. In this article, one of U2’s Philosophy mentors guides you through how to prepare a Philosophy application for a top UK/ Oxbridge University including details on personal statement and interview preparation.

Studying Music at university is an inspiring and thrilling experience—yet, until you have first-hand experience, it can be difficult to tell what an academic Music course actually entails and how to prepare for it. Find out more about the course and what to read/ listen to for your personal statement from 1st Class Cambridge Music graduate and current Oxford PhD student, Kai.

Studying Computer Science allows you to be at the forefront of new content, giving you the skills needed to progress in the everchanging world of technology. In this article, U2 Cambridge Computer Science mentor, Tanya, discusses how to prepare for a Computer Science application, including suggested reading and super-curricular activities for personal statement and interview preparation, and example Oxbridge interview questions.

What different formats of question could you expect during your Oxbridge interview? How do you prepare for each of these question types? In this blog, U2 Co-Founder and Oxford English graduate, Camille, gives you a close insight into the Oxbridge interview process.

Architecture is a fascinating degree subject that opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths: research, other creative fields, sustainability, and of course the wide range of avenues within architecture itself. This article aims to stimulate more students to consider the possibility of architecture as a degree subject and acts as a guide for those thinking of applying to the top UK University Architecture courses.

Earth. Everything we eat, drink, breathe and use in any way is ultimately derived from and cycled through this floating watery rock, third from the sun. In fact, its precise chemical composition, derived from ancient stardust, is reflected in everything we do right down to the operation and makeup of our cells. The multitude of scientific fields that overlap in studying this miraculous planet (and others), equip students with a breadth of knowledge and skills relevant to a wide array of future careers. Find out why to apply and how to start preparing with U2’s Oxford Earth Science graduate tutor, Charlie.

In this blog, U2’s Co-Founder, Ilana, a Geography Graduate from the University of Cambridge, leads you through what Geography at University involves, as well as her key recommendations for prospective Geography applicants who are starting to approach personal statement writing, and interview preparation.

Applying to Oxford for Classics? One of U2’s Oxford Classics tutors, Imogen, provides her top tips for preparing for the CAT and CLAT tests, including how to approach unseen translations and what to read.

In this blog, U2’s fantastic Oxbridge Biology tutor, Holly (Cambridge Biological Natural Sciences graduate), guides you through the key factors to consider when choosing between the Oxford Biology or Cambridge Biological Natural Sciences courses. This should be highly useful both for students making their initial course choice and for those who have decided but may want to brush up on the key differences in preparation for the possible, “why this course?” interview question.

Are you thinking of applying for Spanish at university? Where do you start? How best to prepare? What could you include in your personal statement? What are interviewers at Oxbridge looking for?

Are you considering a Graduate Entry Medical (GEM) course? Oxford Psychology graduate and Graduate Medic, Rhiannon, provides insight into the pros and cons of a Graduate Medicine course, how to make your application standout, as well as tips for writing a standout personal statement and preparing for interview.

Are you thinking of applying for Linguistics at university? Where do you start? How best to prepare? What are interviewers at Oxbridge looking for?

Applying to vet school can seem intimidating. In this article, we hope to demystify the process for you, discussing top tips for writing your veterinary personal statement, exploring the subject prior to interviews and preparing you to follow your veterinary dreams!