Adviser Resources
Here are a selection of books, applications and websites that I have found useful as a guidance practitioner. If you have any suggestions for items to include I would be glad to hear from you.
Websites
www.ucas.com
Central organisation for applications in the UK
www.ucas.com/advisers
Adviser resources from UCAS
www.gov.uk/browse/education
Information from the UK government about HE
university.which.co.uk
University information from Which?
www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
League tables plus much more on all aspects of HE
www.purepotential.org
Information on HE, personal statements, careers etc.
www.hotcourses.com
Database of courses
unistats.direct.gov.uk
Government HE statistics for comparison
www.brightknowledge.org
Impartial advice on education, money and careers
www.bestcourse4me.com
Information about university courses and career paths
www.opendays.com
Information about open days with calendar
www.push.co.uk
Independent guide to UK universities
www.prospects.ac.uk
Comprehensive graduate careers plus postgraduate study and LMI
www.thestudentroom.co.uk
Popular site with forums and other information for young people
www.timeshighereducation.co.uk
Weekly HE news publication
www.guardian.co.uk/education/higher-education
HE news from the Guardian
www.independent.co.uk/news/education/higher
HE news from the Independent
www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation
HE news from the Telegraph
www.ref.ac.uk
Research assessment results
www.hefce.ac.uk
Higher Education Funding Council for England with Teaching Excellence Framework results
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk
Body representing UK universities
www.practitioners.slc.co.uk
Student finance site specifically for advisers
www.gov.uk/student-finance
Student Finance England
www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
Student Finance Northern Ireland
www.saas.gov.uk
Student Finance Scotland
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
Student Finance Wales
Books
Andy Gardner
The Higher-Education Advisers' Handbook
2nd edition May 2011 ISBN 978-0956846303
Brian Heap
HEAP 2017: University Degree Course Offers
47th edition May 2016 ISBN 978-1909319882
Brian Heap
Choosing Your Degree Course & University
14th edition May 2014 ISBN 978-1844556021
John O'Leary
The Times Good University Guide 2018
February 2017 ISBN 978-0008213466
Beryl Dixon
How to Complete Your UCAS Application 2017 entry
May 2016 ISBN 978-1911067023
Susanne Christian
Getting Into the UK's Best Universities and Courses
2nd edition Jun 2011 ISBN 978-184455396
Ian Stannard
How to Write a Winning UCAS Personal Statement
3rd edition May 2016 ISBN 978-1909319899
Karla Fitzhugh
Insiders' Guide to Applying to University
Jun 2011 ISBN 978-1844553976
Elfi Pallis
Oxbridge Entrance: The Real Rules
Jun 2016 ISBN 978-0954594480
Sean Buckley
Getting Into: Oxford and Cambridge 2017 entry
19th edition Apr 2016 ISBN 978-1911067085
James Barton
Getting Into Veterinary School
11th edition Mar 2017 ISBN 978-1911067412
James Barton
Getting Into Physiotherapy Courses
8th edition April 2016 ISBN 978-1911067146
James Burnett
Getting Into: Art and Design Courses
10th edition Mar 2016 ISBN 978-1911067207
James Burnett
Getting Into Engineering Courses
4th edition March 2017 ISBN 978-1911067320
Melanie Allen and Steven Boyes
Getting Into: Law
11th edition March 2016 ISBN 978-1911067115
Adam Cross
Getting Into: Dental School
10th edition April 2017 ISBN 978-1911067351
Simon Horner and James Barton
Getting Into: Medical School 2017 entry
21st edition Apr 2016 ISBN 978-1911067054
Michael McGrath
Getting Into: Business and Economics Courses
12th edition March 2017 ISBN 978-1911067382
John Cooter
Getting Into: Psychology Courses
11th edition March 2016 ISBN 978-1911067177
Wendy Reed
Getting Into: Nursing and Midwifery Courses
1st edition May 2013 ISBN 978-1906041960
Bridget Hutchings
Getting Into: Pharmacy and Pharmacology Courses
1st edition Jun 2014 ISBN 978-1844555963
Rosalie Hutton et al
Passing the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT)
3rd edition Jun 2011 ISBN 978-0857254856
Lydia Campbell and Olivier Picard
Get into Medical School. 700 BMAT Practice Questions
2nd edition July 2016 ISBN 978-1905812196
Olivier Picard et al
Get into Medical School - 1000 UKCAT Practice Questions
2nd edition May 2016 ISBN 978-1905812189
Jenny Barron and Helen Evans
Careers with a Science Degree
5th edition September 2010 ISBN 978-1904979395
Caroline Barker et al
Careers with an Arts or Humanities Degree
5th edition September 2010 ISBN 978-1904979401
Margaret Kroto
Getting Into US & Canadian Universities
2nd edition September 2008 ISBN 978-1844551682
Stephan Fenoglio
US University Scholarship for International Students
1st edition September 2012 ISBN 978-0957420502
Cerys Evans
Studying Abroad 2016
4th Edition August 2015 ISBN 978-1844556182
Software
www.cascaid.co.uk Kudos Able to Succeed
www.careersoft.co.uk Higher Ideas
www.coa.co.uk Degree Course Descriptions
www.indigocareers.com Pathfinder + HE
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