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Making an online UCAS application

Making an online UCAS application. Entry Profiles. Provide clear, up to date information about undergraduate courses Information on specific required skills and ‘learner spec’ – material that can be profitably fed into Personal Statement Same course title – different experience

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Making an online UCAS application

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  1. Making an online UCAS application

  2. Entry Profiles • Provide clear, up to date information about undergraduate courses • Information on specific required skills and ‘learner spec’ – material that can be profitably fed into Personal Statement • Same course title – different experience • Bursary and scholarship comparator

  3. The application cycle

  4. Applicant fee • Increased to £21 for up to 5 choices • Single choice option available for £11

  5. Focus on the personal statement

  6. What are admissions tutors looking for? • In most cases, evidence of: • Independent study skills • Self-awareness • Ability to think clearly (avoid over-emotional response) • Essay writing, note taking and research skills • A realistic understanding of what the course entails • Sound numeracy and literacy • Time management skills • Enthusiasm to learn and go beyond the syllabus • Motivation and commitment

  7. Do’s • Start strongly (by exhibiting insight and enthusiasm for chosen subject) • Use a reflective approach • Be careful over spelling (“Univercity”) and grammar (avoid cliches/mixed tenses) • Provide brief outline of career aspirations • Give reasons if applying for deferred entry (gap year) • Be prepared to elaborate on p.s. at interview – keep a copy and take to interview

  8. Don’ts • Be guilty of intellectual pretension (e.g. inappropriate use of foreign expressions) • Use of text phone language (Ur Texts RNoUse@Uni!) • Introduce controversial religious or political issues • Commit GBH on English language (‘I so don’t want to miss thisopportunity’) • Indulge in plagiarism

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