1. Introduction to UCAS

2. 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 but can have another different 5th course Either Oxford or Cambridge ES

3. Dates
Oxbridge – End of September
All applications – half term ES

4. Recommend Research and basic details completed this term
Personal Statements drafted over the summer holidays
Range of universities and courses identified and most investigated
ES mention template

5. 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 LJ

6. How to choose? Range of Grades Campus/City
Near/far/ease of journey/expense
Structure of the course –
exams/lots of coursework
Content
Contact time LJ

7. 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 LJ

8. 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 LJ

9. Gap Years Better to apply for a deferred entry
More likely to be accepted if miss offer
If not sure apply for this year and can always ask to defer later LJ

10. Keep options open
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 LJ

11. UCAS is Live Can register now Buzzword SHS:StamfordHigh2018
SS:stamfordschool11
Password and user ID: make a note and to tutors

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

13. 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!

14. When you press pay it sends it to your tutor not UCAS It will take some time (up to 2 weeks) before sent to UCAS from UCAS when it has got to them

15. 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

16. Get on with it! You should register with UCAS before Monday 3rd July.
Complete Personal Details as much as you can
Use the guide in SharePoint

17. 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

18. Guides Pupil area of sharepoint DETAILED HELP
Senior Pupils, sixth form, SES documents, Higher Education (link on the right hand side), then select 2017 UCAS Process Registration and Application Form
Personal Statement template – in the same folder

19. Further Information this term
Information Afternoon
Friday 30th June 3.30 OE Hall
ALL EXPECTED TO ATTEND
Mock Interviews and UCAS Day
Monday 3rd July
Tutor session on Personal Statements
Work on UCAS or alternatives