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University and Colleges Admission Service 2015 entry

Over 360 institutions on UCAS site offering over 35,000 courses. Simplified application process. Important deadlines and tests to be aware of. Advice for students and parents.

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University and Colleges Admission Service 2015 entry

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  1. University and Colleges Admission Service 2015 entry

  2. UCAS Figures • Over 360 institutions on UCAS site, some of which are private. If you apply to these (there are 41) fees and finance alters and it may leave gaps in student loans! • Over 35,000 courses are available – the largest degree sector in the world! • Over 700,000 students applied through UCAS last academic year

  3. The UCAS process simplified! • Register through UCAS apply • Complete form and payment • Academic reference added/independent referee • UCAS process form and forward to HEI’s • HEI’s submit decision (offer or unsuccessful) • E-mail updates sent to applicants • HEI’s confirm places when results are released

  4. Test to be aware of • LNAT – National admissions test for Law • UKCAT - The UK Clinical Aptitude Test • BMAT - BioMedical Admissions Test • HAT – History Aptitude Test • Oxbridge have aptitude/admissions test for most subjects

  5. The Timeline • March – September 2014 Research courses anduniversities Write personal statement & complete Progression Module • 15th October 2014 Deadline for Oxford and Cambridge applications Deadline for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science courses

  6. The Timeline • Wed 19th November 2014 College deadline forUCAS applications. After this date we can not guarantee that tutor references will be attached in time to meet the final deadline • 15th January 2015 UCAS applicationdeadline

  7. The Timeline • December – April Offers start to come in • 13th August 2015(expected date) AS/A2 Results Day

  8. Researching courses and universities Sources of Information • Tutors • Internet – www.ucas.com or www.unistats.direct.gov.uk • UCAS Fairs & Open Days • University prospectuses • Contact the universities • You can apply for up to 5 courses (exceptions Medicine/Dentistry where you can only apply to 4)

  9. What things to consider. • Which subjects interest me? • What are my talents? • What job would I like to do after attending university or college?

  10. Entry Profiles • Available from University website, Unistats website and in prospectuses. • They give a clear statement of the grades and other requirements the university is looking for • It is the student’s responsibility to provide their tutor, who writes their reference, with a copy of the entry profile

  11. How to apply • Students are to complete the application form via the internet. • Student must attach their personal statement. • Sixth Form Office will attach their tutor reference.

  12. Personal Statements • Always put relevant work experience in at the start • If you apply to a University that interviews students, the questions will be based on your personal statement • Use paragraphs • “Apply” doesn’t have spell check • Bold, italics and underlines are removed by UCAS • Universities are wary of parents writing personal statements!!

  13. Different Types of Offers • Conditional – 85% are these and this links to A2 grades, tariff points and certain criteria • Unconditional – You are guaranteed a place no matter what (be aware that these are sometimes conditional on the students putting that University as a first choice) • Unsuccessful – You will not have a place at that University or on that course

  14. Points A2 Level/AVCE Grade Points A* 140 A 120 B 100 C 80 D 60 E 40 AS Level Grade Points A 60 B 50 C 40 D 30 E 20

  15. Success • Students must be well organised • Courses and universities must be thoroughly researched • We advise to have applications ready before the October Half Term • Ask for advice – your tutor is there to help you

  16. How can you, as parents, help? • Talk to them about the choices they are making – check entry profiles • Be aware of the deadlines and encourage students to meet these • Discuss the financial implications and encourage them to start saving now • Ensure students are aware of what courses lead to what sort of employability

  17. Help • Careers advisor/tutor at school/college • Careers library • Connexions staff • University admissions teams • www.ucas.com(lots of information about everything) • unistats.direct.gov.uk • UCAS schools team contact 0845 123 8001 • Open Mon-Fri 8.30 to 17.30 • They have 150 advisers on results day dealing with around 20,000 calls

  18. Queries If you require any further information contact the Sixth Form Office on 01484 868769 or e-mail us at hampsonj@shelleycollege.org or wadsworthg@shelleycollege.org UCAS also have a special website designed for parents with advice and financial information – www.ucas.com and search for “Parents” or scroll to bottom of home page to find parent link

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