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Applying to University

Applying to University. UCAS. Universities and Colleges Admissions Service www.ucas.ac.uk Vast majority of Higher Education courses in Great Britain and Northern Ireland are applied to via UCAS. Six Steps to Applying. Step 1: Choosing Courses Step 2: Applying Step 3: Offers

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Applying to University

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  1. Applying to University

  2. UCAS • Universities and Colleges Admissions Service • www.ucas.ac.uk • Vast majority of Higher Education courses in Great Britain and Northern Ireland are applied to via UCAS

  3. Six Steps to Applying • Step 1: Choosing Courses • Step 2: Applying • Step 3: Offers • Step 4: Results • Step 5: Next Steps • Step 6: Starting University or College

  4. Choosing Courses • The Golden Rule: Research, Research, Research Research, Research, Research

  5. Choosing Courses • Choosing University • Websites • Prospectus • Open Days

  6. Choosing Courses • Choosing Courses • Which subjects interest me? • What are my talents? • What job would I like to do after university or college? • Which academic skills would I like to improve? • Stamford Test http://www.ucas.com/students/choosingcourses/choosingcourse/stamfordtest • Entry Profiles

  7. Choosing Course • Entry requirements • Particular Exam grades • UCAS Tariff (points) http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifftables/ • Portfolio of work

  8. Choosing Course • Specific subjects • Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science • Nursing • Music • Art and Design

  9. Choosing Courses • Admissions Tests • Some courses require you to pass extra Admissions Tests. Make sure you read the Entry Profile carefully.

  10. Choosing Courses • http://www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch/

  11. Applying • Whole process is done online • 5 course choices • Personal Statement • Reference • Cost • 1 course £11 • 2 to 5 courses £21

  12. Applying • Important Dates • Mid September Applications can be sent to UCAS • 15th October 2010 Application deadline for all medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and Oxford or Cambridge courses • 15th January 2011 Application deadline for all other courses

  13. Offers • Track your process online via the UCAS website and “Track” • Interview

  14. Offers • University Decisions • Conditional Offer • Unconditional Offer • Withdrawn Application • Unsuccessful Application • Replying to Offers • Firm acceptance (1st choice) • Insurance acceptance • Decline

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