Being informed about a range of options gives you choices. UCAS 2019 Being informed about a range of options gives you choices.
Key things you need to be doing: Research The UCAS application Personal Statement What happens next?
Research university websites prospectuses teachers open days friends and family UCAS website admissions tutors careers service subject tasters An estimated £8000 extra per year
UCAS Website: UCAS.COM
UCAS – Course Information LOOK AT THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS VERY CAREFULLY
UCAS – Course Information LOOK AT THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS VERY CAREFULLY
The UCAS application process 5 course choices If you are applying for Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine, your 5th choice must be a different subject You may only apply to Oxford OR Cambridge Explain that it is (up to) 5 course choices – this can be 5 courses at 1 university if preferable. Universities do not know which other institutions the student has applied to. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK IF ADMISSIONS TESTS ARE REQURIED FOR YOUR COURSE. YOU HAVE TO DO THE UKCAT FOR MEDICINE/DENTISTRY
The UCAS application process Aspirational choice The Tsunami choice Realistic choice Explain that it is (up to) 5 course choices – this can be 5 courses at 1 university if preferable. Universities do not know which other institutions the student has applied to.
October Half term – internal deadline Application timeline Applications completed for medical courses and Oxbridge 15th October 2018 Applications completed for the majority of courses 15th January 2019 Applications received after 30 June are entered into clearing 30th June 2019 We have internal deadlines which are different! Make sure you stick to them! October Half term – internal deadline Medical courses = medicine, dentistry and vet med/science Please mention that there are few art and design courses for which the deadline is 24th March 2013
Personal Statement Part of your UCAS application 4000 characters written by YOU about YOU Your opportunity to sell yourself to the tutor Includes skills, experiences, interests Helps universities to select their students using something other than just grades Can be stressful!
What to include Why should they choose me? Skills & Achievements Academic Personal Ambitions and Motivation Life & Work Experience Hobbies & Interests Interest in the course
About the course Course Example modules or essays Practical experience Aspects of the course that interest you Example modules or essays Practical experience Relevant books & articles Work experience Personal experience Ambitions & goals About the course You will be studying this course for at least 3 years so you need to show you are committed to it. If you cant think of many reasons – should you be choosing that course?
Teams, clubs and societies About you You Hobbies & interests Sport & activities Part time jobs Music Teams, clubs and societies Languages you speak Success Strongest applicants are those who can link their personal and extra curricular activities to their course of interest Always link any experiences to the courses you are applying for Demonstrate your strongest skills and personality Link your strengths to the course
References One per department Sent to your tutor Tutor collates all the information and completes a tutor reference Predicted grades from every department Departments have been asked to write references – ask your teachers as well.
What happens next? You complete your UCAS application You pay for it – this is done online Your UCAS form comes to me Make an appointment to see me and we send it off together
Offers UCAS EXTRA Offer Universities make decisions Unsuccessful Unconditional offer (you have already met the entry requirements) Conditional offer (based on exam results and predictions. Some courses will interview) Unsuccessful (you have not met the entry requirements) Withdrawn (you have chosen to withdraw yourself) UCAS EXTRA
Offers Universities make decisions Offer Conditional offer (based on exam results and predictions) - Grade offer - Points offer
UCAS POINTS Grade Tariff points A* 56 A 48 B 40 C 32 D 24 E 16 A LEVELS AS LEVELS Grade Tariff points A* 56 A 48 B 40 C 32 D 24 E 16 Grade Tariff points A 20 B 16 C 12 D 10 E 6
UCAS 2019 You can search for degree apprenticeships across the country through UCAS Go to ucas.com Click on the alternatives tab You can search for a range of degree apprenticeships, internships and it also gives you ideas for a gap year
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UCAS 2019 Do your research Keep an open mind Have back up options Stick to deadlines Ask for help if you need it Start working on your personal statement
EPQ 5000 word mini dissertation Topic of your choice Can be on anything Production Log Universities count it Independent learning 1-2 hours a week Deadline – 26.06.18 outline of what you want to do an why Grade Tariff points A * 28 A 24 B 20 C 16 D 12 E 8