1. Applying to university

2. How to Apply
All applications are made on-line through UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service)
Via UCAS Apply at

3. Apply Online Apply online through existing college or as an individual
Colleges issue a ‘buzzword’ which is a word or phrase needed to register
Register early in the summer

4. UCAS Application Form Seven Sections:
Personal Details – Additional Information
Choices – Education – Employment
Personal Statement – References
You may choose up to five courses
Apply for more than one course you will have to pay £23.
If you apply for one course at one university, you pay £12.
Don’t forget to send to referee to check your details and add their statement

5. When to Apply
UCAS must receive applications between 1st September 15th January
Art & Design Courses – institutions select preferred closing day – check with each one (often March 24th)
Oxford & Cambridge – medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, science must be received by 15th October

6. Late Applications
Applications received between 16 January - 30 June will be classed as late applications and will be considered by Universities and Colleges if they wish to make any additional offers only.
Tip: don’t leave it until the last minute!

7. What Happens Next?
UCAS applications are normally processed within one working day once submitted
Welcome letter
Application Number
Personal ID
Username
List of your choices
Check progress of your application through UCAS TRACK

8. What Happens Then? Applications are sent to chosen universities
You may be invited for an interview
Applicants receive one of the following from their chosen universities via UCAS:
Conditional Offer
Unconditional Offer
Withdrawn Application
Unsuccessful Application

9. What Happens Then?
Successful applicants accept one firm choice and one insurance choice using TRACK at
Once exam results are published, your University or College will confirm your place and you can accept/reject.
If they do not confirm, you follow the same route as declined/rejected applicants.

10. Unsuccessful Applicants?
Don’t Panic!
UCAS Extra
(until the end of June 2013 – after June applications go into Clearing)
UCAS Clearing
(through August 2013 & September 2013)
All available places are advertised in The Independent and on the UCAS website
TIP: Speak to chosen institutions first!

11. Application made through UCAS
Application sent to universities
Unsuccessful Application
Offer made
Unconditional Offer
Conditional offer
Accept one firm and one insurance place
Results
Place not confirmed
APPLICANT ACCEPTED
All applications declined/rejected
Place confirmed
EXTRA
CLEARING

12. What Now? Attend open days & discovery days
Talk to universities and college staff
Careers conventions
Talk to family and friends
Start research early
Think about expectations of university
Use the Careers Service
Use the information available