What do I need to do now?

What’s all the fuss about?!UCAS stands for – University and College

Application SystemIt is an electronic system operated from

the following website; www.ucas.comThe entire process is electronic and costs

£21It is the only way you can apply to

Universities.

So What Next?Check out the UCAS websiteComplete the Stamford TestStart to think about CoursesStart to think about UniversitiesStart to think about your Personal StatementComplete your UCAS application before 30th

September 2011!!!

UCAS websiteThis is found at www.ucas.comThere are several options; stamford test,

course search, apply, track and student finance.

You need to have a play with this website ASAP!!!

Stamford TestAre you unsure about what you should be

doing? Possible careers?The Stamford test will provide you with

some ideas.Follow the simple links and answer a

number of questionsYou will be provided with a number of

possible careers or subject choicesEven if the suggestions do not fill you with

confidence it is getting you to think about it

CoursesIf you have an idea about a future career then your

choices are limited; you must pick the relevant course

No idea? How about the subject you love the most or are best at?

How about something completely new?3 Yr, 4 Yr, Joint, Single, Sandwich80% of graduates do not use the degree they took

at University in the world of work Use www.ucas.com to check Universities outMake sure you visit Universities on Open Days –

The Head Girl Team are given the info (You are only allowed to miss 3 days of College through this)

UniversitiesGot a map and a compass, drew 100 mile

radius around my home and went North!!Maybe you are bound by Geography?The ‘name’ does carry weightBut it is the department that mattersFour Aspects to think about; Course, Social

Life, Extra-Curricular, Finance

The Personal StatementThis, along with your GCSE & AS grades and

predicted A2 Grades, is the most important part of your UCAS application

You are selling yourselfWhy have you chosen this course?What have you already done outside of College

to prove this dedication?You need relevant work experienceEverything you write down should be relevant to

your application – the best statements always come back to the subject you are wanting to study

NMBEC – The UCAS RouteOctober 15th – deadline for Oxford,

Cambridge, Medicine.January 15th – deadline for UCASA few dedicated lessons on UCAS during

PSHEWe have this DLD to make real headwayToday you need to complete your personal

details, additional information, education and employment

That means you only have the choices and personal statement left.

Chloe and charlotte’s Tale of Woe!

Chloe did not complete UCAS until the last minute…

Some courses she picked did not reflect predicted grades

The Personal Statement was rushed and contact time with tutor was limited

She has not got offers from the Unis she wants an is now considering taking an un-necessary year out

Charlotte did not chose an insurance offer and ended up going through clearing

The Early Bird Catches the Worm50,000 Students in 2010 failed to gain a

place at UniversityYou are not just competing against other

NMBEC students, rather the whole countryThere are a finite number of Uni placesAn early strong application is more likely

to get you into your chosen UniThis also means AS exam results are

crucialWhen your UCAS application is in you can

apply for a Home-Study contract