1. United Kingdom & International Applications

2.  Getting started as Juniors  Understanding the admissions process in the UK  How universities assess applicants for admission  Criteria for selecting universities  Finance & fees

3.  Required group orientation meetings (February)  First Individual Meeting with Counselor (scheduled once group meetings are completed) ◦ Review graduation requirements and academic record ◦ Estimate IB/AP grades ◦ Intro to UCAS ◦ Initial list of universities ◦ Student Data Questionnaire ◦ Parent Data Questionnaire

4.  Second individual meeting with counselor  Student Data Questionnaire submitted  Explore personal qualities, goals and interests  Revise initial list of universities

5.  Parent Data Questionnaire  Preferably completed by the second student meeting

6.  Applications made via UCAS – University College and Admission Service – to study a specific COURSE at a university (www.ucas.co.uk)www.ucas.co.uk  Generally: IB Diploma or 4 AP exams required  Some universities, especially in Scotland, will admit with high school diploma and SATs  Conditional offers made based on predicted exam results  Institution makes offer via UCAS  Student will accept one FIRM and one INSURANCE offer

7.  Academic ◦ Predicted and earned IB or AP grades ◦ Admissions tests/interviews in certain cases  Personal Statement ◦ Interest in course ◦ Qualifications/Relevant experience ◦ Personal aspirations/goals ◦ Other interests  Reference Letter  International

8.  Visit university websites  Visit UCAS website  Attend meetings with visiting admissions staff  Utilize university guidebooks/online resources  Plan visits/OPEN Days  Consider summer programs  Talk with alumni, friends, relatives, contacts

9.  Course of study and entrance requirements  Location  Campus life (housing, social life, athletics)  Student body  Reputation

10.  England 2012-2013 ◦ EU/UK: Home fees: £6,000 to £9,000 ◦ International fees: £10,000 to £19,000  Scotland ◦ Home: fees subsidized ◦ EU: fees subsidized ◦ England: up to £9,000 ◦ International: £10,000 and up