Both Oxford and Cambridge are known for their prestige, and the competition is certainly fierce. Each year, thousands of talented applicants apply for a limited number of places, so standing out is essential.

The new UCAS personal statement process will still ask prospective students to write about their motivations for applying to university and their specific motivations for applying for their course. The difference in the new system is that

If you're thinking of applying to Oxford of Cambridge, deciding which college to choose can be a daunting prospect.

From an outside perspective, the British system for applying to university, UCAS, can appear a little confusing - so let us demystify the process a little…