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LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Applying to University – The UCAS process

LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Applying to University – The UCAS process. What is UCAS ?. U niversities and C olleges A dmissions S ervice Central clearing house – mediates between applicant and institutions applied to Co-ordinates applications

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LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Applying to University – The UCAS process

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  1. LEEDSMETROPOLITANUNIVERSITY Applying to University – The UCAS process

  2. What is UCAS? Universities and Colleges Admissions Service Central clearing house – mediates between applicant and institutions applied to Co-ordinates applications Decisions made by institutions but formally transmitted by UCAS – Unconditional offer; Conditional offer; Unsuccessful

  3. Making the right choice – the importance of research Interest, ambitions, strengths Institutions – size; location; provision Courses – single; joints; vocational Course Requirements – grades; specific subjects

  4. How do I find out? Talk to school/college teachers Consult the UCAS web-site http://www.ucas.com Surf the web – visit university web sites Read prospectuses Visit university Open days and careers fairs as soon as possible

  5. Applying Read the guides at http://www.ucas.com/students/wheretostart/ Create your UCAS Apply account Complete your application – check it Pass it to your tutor/referee so they can add the reference Submit your application by the date your school or college states in order to meet the UCAS deadlines

  6. Application checklist Check accuracy of any dates you have supplied Ensure you have the correct UCAS and institution codes Give full information on qualifications already taken and still to be taken Check that your spelling and grammar are accurate

  7. The Personal Statement Often the most important and time consuming part of the form You need to sell yourself – don’t be bashful! You should make sure you link your statement with the courses you are applying for Make what you write relevant, giving examples where possible

  8. The Personal Statement (2) Structure your statement using bullet points and/or subheaded paragraphs for clarity Explain your choice of course – include your academic/personal interests in this subject area Motivation – how do you let others know you’re committed to the subject(s)? Include any relevant work experience (paid or unpaid); your career plan(s)

  9. The Personal Statement (3) Personal qualities – who are you? Tell us about any social and/or community interests; your personal qualities; leisure interests; other achievements you wish us to know about

  10. Examples of good vs not so good practice Good “I enjoy reading Shakespeare and other authors of this period...” “I swim regularly for my local club, and have had some degree of success in national competitions..” Not so good “I enjoy reading.” “I am a keen swimmer.”

  11. What will a university do when it receives my application? Read and consider it against the University and course entry requirements Interview – where necessary. For certain courses e.g. teacher training this is compulsory. For most courses a decision will be made on the basis of the application form alone Where appropriate make a conditional / unconditional offer

  12. What will a university do when it receives my application? (2) Relay decision about offer to UCAS Invite the applicant to a course specific Applicant Day Keep in regular contact with those to whom offers have been made

  13. Conditional Offers Normally represented by UCAS tariff points eg. Overall minimum of 200 points With a particular score from at least two A level (or equivalent)subjects eg. Overall minimum of 200 points including 160 points from A level subjects (the remaining 40 points can be made up from other tariff subjects) or level of achievement in a defined subject eg. Overall minimum of 200 points including Grade C in A level Biology

  14. What do I do when I have received all my offers? Accept up to 2 offers 1st choice will be your Firm choice 2nd choice will be your Insurance choice All others offers being held must be declined Final confirmation of your place comes when results are published in the Summer

  15. UCAS Extra • (Feb – July) • Opportunity to secure a place after the original application has been submitted • Must have used all 5 original choices • Must have been rejected from or declined all offers • Apply on-line • University must respond within 21 days

  16. What will happen when the results are published? You can check the University’s decision on UCAS track If you haven’t quite met the conditions, there may be a slight delay while the university reviews the situation If you miss both of your choices, you can enter the Clearing system which gives you a chance to apply again for other courses and/or universities The University will write to you with details about registration and arrival

  17. Any questions? www.leedsmet.ac.uk ucas-admissions@leedsmet.ac.uk 0113 812 5945

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