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A way out of the mancession | Julia Margo
A-levels and university are no guarantee of a job. Particularly for men, an apprenticeship is betterSome time ago a friend who had lost his City job confessed he had considered killing himself. I was...
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My life as a student
Paloma Faith, Mark Watson, Jessica Ennis and other celebs reveal all about their student daysPaloma FaithSingerNorthern School of Contemporary Dance; Central St Martins College of Art and...
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A-level results – live blog
Alexandra Topping with minute-by-minute coverage as students around the country receive their A-level results• The Ucas website is ucas.ac.uk• The Ucas phone number is 0871 468 0468• Email your results...
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A-level results: stories from the chalkface
A parent, teacher and student write about their anxieties and hopes for A-level results dayThe student: Leon WardI'm waiting for A-level results in English language, history and government and...
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Student accommodation: Where's the dishwasher?
What's it like sharing a home with lots of other students?University of SheffieldDanny Mulley, 19Aerospace engineering (BEng) Home town: Sale, Greater ManchesterWe're based right in the heart of the...
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Clearing 2010: three case studies
Students who got a great place at university describe their clearing experienceLeah Conibear, 20 Doing a BSc in speech and language therapy at City University, LondonSince politics was Leah's favourite...
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Student accommodation: top tips
Jonathan Chandler, head of accommodation services at the University of Greenwich, has some suggestions to make sure it goes smoothly• Check for additional costs. Universities will usually tell you how...
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Student finance: managing your money
Managing your money will be one of the biggest challenges when you're a studentFinancial supportThe handy student finance calculator at www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk can help you to work out the...
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Failure is nothing to fear | Gaby Hinsliff
If you're opening your A-level results today, don't worry. Success is for losersWhen you think of the downsides to success (not least, for pretty sixth-form girls getting good A-level results, having...
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A-level pass rate rises to 97.6%
A-level pass rate rises for 28th year, sparking intense battle for university placesA-level pass rates today rose to another record high of 97.6% while an unprecedented 27% of entries achieved an A, in...
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Students choose 'tough' subjects to improve their chances in market
A-level choices show students deliberately taking subjects most sought after by top universitiesTeenagers have tried to recession-proof themselves by shunning so-called soft subjects in favour of...
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A students' guide to the internet
How the net can help you save money, obtain better grades and make friends in time for freshers' weekWhatever your degree, whatever your circumstance, a little technological savvy will go a long way at...
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A-levels coverage: Jumping? Tick. Blonde? Full marks | Media Monkey
It's that time of the year again when pupils all over the country are finding out their A-level results – and picture editors are scratching their heads for the most suitable way to illustrate the...
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Students open their A-level results
Sixth-formers across the country find out if their A-level results are good enough to secure their places at university
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Student life: older and wiser
Age is no barrier to getting a degree: you can study in your 30s, 40s and beyond…in their 20sIf you've taken a few years out to work or travel after school before going to university, it might be a...
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Harry Potter course to be offered at Durham University
Module will focus on 'social, cultural and educational context', but no word on whether Expelliarmus will be applied to students with poor gradesThere'll be no flying lessons, potions or...
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Jewish schools are not a faith school 'menace' | Karen Glaser
My local Jewish primary is multicultural and academically excellent, and shows Dawkins is wrong about faith schoolsWhen my dad heard Richard Dawkins was interviewing me for last night's Channel 4...
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Clearing scramble for remaining university places
Around 180,000 candidates chasing clearing places on day of record A-level resultsShare your stories and get advice in our A-levels live blogA scramble for clearing places began today as many students...
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Martin Wainwright on a-level results at Havelock Academy in Grimsby
Martin Wainwright hears from sixth-form students at Havelock Academy in Grimsby - the first group to take the exams at the schoolMartin Wainwright
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Not having a degree has its perks | Ian Prior
If you're missing out on university, chin up. You'll have more money, a career headstart and avoid the competitive vomitingThis morning I put my hand up in response to a question and realised I was the...
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