the university application process
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Get the Big Picture:The University Application
Process That Lies Ahead
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University Application Process: Route ahead• Application process starts in earnest after AS exams but start thinking
and planning earlier than this.
• You apply online for up to 5 universities through UCAS by 15 January except for some art courses (24 March)
• For Medicine, Vet Science/Medicine or Dentistry you only apply to 4 universities (plus one other course) with a 15th October deadline
• Oxford and Cambridge have a 15th October deadline. Apply to one or other not both
• IMPORTANT: apply early in September/ October period
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Apply online through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)
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What is UCAS?
▪ Central organisation through which applications are processed for entry to full-time higher education (HE) courses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
▪ Operate on behalf of all full-time courses at member institutions▫ Undergraduate degree▫ Foundation degree▫ HND / HNC▫ Diploma / Certificate of higher education
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The competitive advantageGaining a place at university or college has three
stages:
• Research Starts now!!
• The UCAS application
• Consideration by HEIs
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Why Get the Big picture Now?• Know where you are going with UCAS
• Things you need to start thinking about and doing and keep on the back burner
• Get a head start
• Get a competitive edge
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Above all!!
• Keep your options open. Final decisions in early Year 13
• Courses available to suit wide range of A level grades from competitive AAA* (in a few cases AA*A*) to two year foundation degrees with lower offers (passes at A level)
• But look at the alternatives to higher education as well