Stamford Endowed Schools Introduction to UCAS

Stamford Endowed Schools University and Colleges Admission Service 5 Choices – completely random order But don’t have to add all 5 at once – can send off with 2 or 3 then add 4 medics/vets/dentistry Either Oxford or Cambridge

Stamford Endowed Schools Dates Oxbridge – End of September All applications – half term

Stamford Endowed Schools Recommend Research and basic details completed this term Personal Statements drafted over the summer holidays Range of universities and courses identified and most investigated

Stamford Endowed Schools Open Days Visit Saturdays and over the Summer Avoid missing lots of school especially in September Can just go any day – self guided tours WILL GET ASKED BACK BY ANY UNIVERSITY THAT MAKES YOU AN OFFER

Stamford Endowed Schools How to choose? Range of Grades Campus/City Near/far/ease of journey/expense Structure of the course – exams/finals/lots of coursework Content

Stamford Endowed Schools Course Content Vast array of difference even within the same subject heading History: York all modern, Leicester social and cultural Geography: human or physical Think about what you like and dislike within your subject, which bits are you best at? What do you actually want to be doing day after day after day? Look at second and third year modules not just the first year

Stamford Endowed Schools University or Course? 70% of Graduate jobs are not subject specific so think about reputation and quality of the university Career Specific: eg pharmacy look at how the course is rated Combined or new options sometimes require lower entry grades

Stamford Endowed Schools Gap Years Better to apply for a deferred entry Changing tariff More likely to be accepted if miss offer If not sure apply for this year and can always ask to defer later

Stamford Endowed Schools Early application doesn’t commit you You can pull out and reapply Not accepting any offers until April May Better to have choices than still be dithering Keep options open

Stamford Endowed Schools UCAS is Live Can register now Buzzword SHS:stamfordhigh2016 SS:stamfordschool9 Password and user ID make a note and to tutors

Stamford Endowed Schools Appropriate – use home not school Set up appropriate ‘business’ if don’t have one Answer security questions sensibly Have an appropriate password

Stamford Endowed Schools Personal Statements Yours not friends or parents Be prepared for it to be criticised and suggestions made It will get sent back for alterations Remember: tutors are busy!

Stamford Endowed Schools When you press send it goes to your tutor not UCAS It will take some time before sent to UCAS Sent by Mr Roberts from UCAS when it has got to them

Stamford Endowed Schools All managed by Apply and Track Offers and rejections will be made in Track but also check system Acceptances and declines all done via Track

Stamford Endowed Schools Get on with it! You should register with UCAS before Monday 29 th. Complete Personal Details as much as you can Use the guide in SharePoint

Stamford Endowed Schools Music, Art and Drama CUKAS for some Music and Drama courses Some you apply direct to the institution Different deadlines and requirements – talk to subject staff You will be interviewed Art will require a portfolio You can apply for a Foundation Art course in addition to a Degree course

Stamford Endowed Schools Guides Pupil area of sharepoint DETAILED HELP Senior Pupils, sixth form, SES documents, Higher Education (link on the right hand side), then select 2016 UCAS Process Registration and Application Form Personal Statement template – in the same folder