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Applying to university: the student journey

Applying to university is a huge decision for students. But do you know what they’re going through at each stage in the application process?

Today we’ll share a roadmap, with examples from real students, to identify the key milestones and questions in the student journey. You can use this to plan relevant content and identify the best times to interact with university candidates.

GCSE Results Day

Infographic – GCSE Results Day 2019

This year on GCSE Results Day alone we had nearly half-a-million users visit The Student Room to celebrate, commiserate and support their peers getting their results. Explore all the action including top content, searches and conversations.

Infographic – A-Level Results Day 2019

A-level Results Day & Clearing is guaranteed to be a busy time on The Student Room. This year on Results Day alone we had nearly half-a-million users, 1.6 million pageviews and users spent a combined 32,000 hours on-site.

Student feelings about A-Level Results Day 2019

Almost half of students are considering using self-release to apply through Clearing

Thousands of students across the UK are experiencing an array of emotions as they prepare to receive their A-Level results this week. As the UK’s largest online student community, we teamed up with TSR Insight, our market research consultancy service, to understand how Year 13 students are feeling about their results and what they anticipate to be their next steps to be.

people talking

Fill university places using human conversations

Real-life examples of university Official Reps using human conversations to connect with students, boost conversions and fill their university places. This blog provides advice and training on how to get the best results from your conversations. Read our top tips.

Student confidence for Results Day 2019

Student confidence for Results Day 2019

With the recent exam reform, it’s understandable students are anxious about how it will affect their grades, here’s what they said on The Student Room.

Youth marketing strategies for brands

Top youth marketing strategies for brands

Students, Gen Z, youths, the future generation. Call them what you like, they are here and they have purchasing power. So what do they want from your brand and what kind of relationship should you build with your youth marketing strategy? We’ve pulled together the latest youth research trends to help you understand this audience and spot the ideal opportunities to engage.

Clearing blog - Media tips you need

Media tips you need to survive Clearing

With the continued increase in students applying direct to Clearing, we understand how crucial this time of year is for students and universities alike. So, we’re sharing a few media secrets that will help you stand out, ease your workload and allow you to maximise on Clearing opportunities that clients can miss.

How to do research right

Don’t get your brief in a twist: here’s how to do research right

Have you ever commissioned or carried out research, and the results weren’t what you wanted? Perhaps you never have because you’re not sure of the best way to do it? Here’s the know how to feel confident you’re asking the right questions, of the right people, in the right way when creating a water tight brief.