When researching into Universities, you may find the following links useful:
UK Applications:
Please refer to this guide for information: JESS UK Higher Education and Careers
UCAS Applications
You can visit the UCAS website on the link below
http://www.ucas.com/
For help on how to process your UCAS application, please go to the linked file on ManageBac.
Oxford/Cambridge Applications
http://oxbridgeapplications.com/
Admissions Tests 2011
Cambridge Assessment Dates 2011
US/Worldwide Applications:
Please refer to this guide for information Higher Education WorldWide Guide
US Applications
To find out more about the Common Application for applying to Universities in the States, please visit their website:
https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx
A demonstration video can be found on this link:
https://schoolforms.commonapp.org/CommonApp/FAQ.aspx
Australian Applications
Information on studying in Australia can be found here:
http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Home
Gap Years
For those who are interested in a gap year, the following link may be useful:
https://microsite.accenture.com/UK_graduate_joiners/Where_will_I_fit_in/Internships_and_placements/Pages/Horizons.aspx
Writing Personal Statements
Information on how you should write your Personal Statement is attached here.