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Going to university
If your son or daughter is thinking about university, independent schools have an incredible success rate of getting pupils off to the college of their choice.
Be inspired by the advice and inspiration from success stories on this page. Also, if you'd like to ask a question about paying university fees our new finance expert may be able to help - email editor@tom-brown.com
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Get paid to attend university!
- Aug. 10, 2009
Asian universities are offering five-figure bursaries, free tuition and subsidised flights in order to attract bright UK students. Nicola Woolcock, education correspondent of The Times, reports exclusively for Tom-Brown.com …read more
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‘Clearing got me on to the course I wanted’
- Aug. 1, 2009
Student Saskia Duff explains how to survive clearing and work the system to win the right place …read more
Exclusive Articles
"Going to Oxford is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity"
- Sept. 3, 2009
Success story Callum Wood entered leading independent Wycliffe College on an RAF bursary, rose to become head boy and is now the first person in his family to attend university …read more
Top 10 ways to conquer clearing
- Aug. 14, 2009
With university applications up hugely this year, anyone who gets a place through clearing has to be good… very good. Follow our tips on how to sell yourself and work the system to your advantage …read more
Get paid to attend university!
- Aug. 10, 2009
Asian universities are offering five-figure bursaries, free tuition and subsidised flights in order to attract bright UK students. Nicola Woolcock, education correspondent of The Times, reports exclusively for Tom-Brown.com …read more
‘Clearing got me on to the course I wanted’
- Aug. 1, 2009
Student Saskia Duff explains how to survive clearing and work the system to win the right place …read more
Record applications for university
- July 9, 2009
The economic downturn is encouraging more people than ever to apply for UK universities, but a shortfall of 50,000 places is making it tougher to be successful …read more
What can we do about grade inflation?
- Sept. 11, 2008
Education experts, including Professor Chris Woodhead, tell us how they think the current system should be revamped …read more
