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Overview of: UCAS Making choices The application

85%
SBS students applying through UCAS each year

Dates
04 July HE day at Hertfordshire University - Register & Prepare for UCAS 2013 10 July Assembly How to choose your courses 11 July Student Profile Form & ABC sheet completed 12 July UCAS talk at school 7pm (parents) 5th September School Deadline Draft Personal statements to tutors 17 September School deadline Final Oxbridge, medic / vet applications due 15 October UCAS deadline: Oxbridge, medic / vet 3 December School deadline: Final UCAS applications due 15 January UCAS application deadline

UCAS
Central point for all university applications

Common format for all applications

5 sections to complete then
if application is not correct

Student pay and send

School Reference
(Mr Preshous / Mr Radajewski)

UCAS Universities Choices are blind (dont name a University!!) UCAS application fees 23 - if more than one choice (12 for one choice)

Application
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Every applicant has five sections to complete:

Personal details Choices Education Employment Personal Statement Then click pay and send it goes for completion in school

Your form tutor will then complete:

Reference
(so talk to them & let them know how you are getting along!!)

Choices
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Research the courses you want to apply for

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?
Am I on track to meet the entry grades?

UCAS.com
Student > Choosing Courses

Choices
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1. UCAS Course Search 2. Unistats / League tables 3. Open Day visits

Choices
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Course search
UCAS Entry profile EP

Russell Group & 1994 Group

research-led universities

Russell Group
University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Cambridge Cardiff University University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow Imperial College London King's College London University of Leeds University of Liverpool LSE University of Manchester Newcastle University University of Nottingham University of Oxford Queen's University Belfast University of Sheffield University of Southampton University College London University of Warwick

1994 Group
University of Bath Birkbeck, University of London Durham University University of East Anglia University of Essex University of Exeter Goldsmiths, University of London Institute of Education, University of London Royal Holloway, University of London Lancaster University University of Leicester Loughborough University Queen Mary, University of London University of Reading University of St Andrews School of Oriental and African Studies University of Surrey University of Sussex University of York

Choices
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Unistats (data from recent graduates)

course satisfaction / quality of teaching employment

University open days

campus vs city (can I live here for 3 years?) be selective visit your preferred choice informal visits

Choices
Entry requirements Points/Grades:
GCE (A-levels) GCE (Advanced Subsidiary AS level) EPQ, CoPE, IFS Higher Sports Leader Award www.ucas.com

Points
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GCE - AS A B C D E
60 50 40 30

GCE A-level A*
A B C D E
140 120

You might need:

Just points Just Grades Points + specific grade Aim high, but... be realistic

100
80

60
40

20

Course Specific Requirements

Personal Statement
Evidence of:
Independent study skills Self-awareness

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Motivation and commitment

A realistic understanding of what the course entails Good numeracy and literacy

Essay writing, note taking and research skills

Time management skills Enthusiasm to learn and to go beyond the syllabus

Personal Statement
Activity:
Benefit: Course:

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What youve done

What skills it has given you How these relate to your course

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Show you are genuinely interested in the course your academic strengths your general skills & outside interests
Which all mean you will stay & complete the course

This evening any questions? read some personal statements look at some starter paragraphs