SchoolsWithSumit – The EPQ Advantage

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is one of the most powerful yet under-discussed tools in a student’s sixth form journey. In this parent-focused episode, we unpack why EPQ is more than just an elective — it’s a strategic asset for university admissions, Oxbridge interviews, and degree apprenticeship applications.

🎓 UCAS Points & Interview Power: Discover how EPQ offers up to 28 UCAS points and becomes a standout talking point in competitive interviews.

🧠 Academic & Career Synergy: Learn how choosing the right EPQ topic can align with your child’s future course or career — boosting both confidence and credibility.

📘 What EPQ Involves: We break down the formats (thesis vs artefact), research methods, and what students actually produce.

🏫 Routes to Completion: Whether offered in school or pursued independently, we explain how students can access EPQ and what support they’ll need.

📈 Case Studies & Success Stories: Hear how students have used EPQ to secure Oxbridge offers, land degree apprenticeships, and grow as independent thinkers.

This episode is your essential guide to understanding why EPQ might just be the smartest elective your child can choose — and how it opens doors far beyond the classroom.

Press play to unlock the EPQ advantage.

Important Links:

The link below contains Extended Project Qualification exemplars, organised by subject area and theme.

Topic pathway approach | Pearson qualifications

🔗 Important Links for Maths Competitions

• JMC / JMO / IMC / SMC – UKMT Competitions
  👉 ukmt.org.uk
• ROXbridge Maths Challenge – No school participation required
  👉 oxbridgeinstitute.co.uk/plus/roxbridge
• 🔗 Important Links for University Maths Tests
  • MAT – Maths Admissions Test (Oxford)
    👉 maths.ox.ac.uk
  • TMUA – Test of Mathematics for University Admission (Cambridge)
    👉 undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk

🔗 Important Links for UCAS Points

• UCAS Tariff Points Calculator
  Quickly check how many points each qualification earns.
  👉 https://www.ucas.com/applying/before-you-apply/what-and-where-to-study/entry-requirements/calculate-your-ucas-tariff-points
• UCAS Points Tables by Qualification
  See how A-levels, BTECs, IB, and others convert into UCAS points.
  👉 https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/applying-to-uni/ucas-points