1. Applying to University

2. UCAS Universities and Colleges Admissions Service www.ucas.ac.uk Vast majority of Higher Education courses in Great Britain and Northern Ireland are applied to via UCAS

3. Six Steps to Applying Step 1:Choosing Courses Step 2:Applying Step 3:Offers Step 4:Results Step 5:Next Steps Step 6:Starting University or College

4. Choosing Courses The Golden Rule: Research, Research, Research

5. Choosing Courses Choosing University – Websites – Prospectus – Open Days

6. Choosing Courses – Which subjects interest me? – What are my talents? – What job would I like to do after university or college? – Which academic skills would I like to improve? Stamford Test http://www.ucas.com/students/choosingcours es/choosingcourse/stamfordtest http://www.ucas.com/students/choosingcours es/choosingcourse/stamfordtest Entry Profiles

7. Choosing Course Entry requirements – Particular Exam grades – UCAS Tariff (points) http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifft ables/ http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifft ables/ – Portfolio of work

8. Choosing Course Specific subjects – Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science – Nursing – Music – Art and Design

9. Choosing Courses Admissions Tests – Some courses require you to pass extra Admissions Tests. Make sure you read the Entry Profile carefully.

10. Choosing Courses http://www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch/

11. Applying Whole process is done online 5 course choices Personal Statement Reference Cost – 1 course £11 – 2 to 5 courses £21

12. Applying Important Dates – Mid SeptemberApplications can be sent to UCAS – 15 th October 2010Application deadline for all medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and Oxford or Cambridge courses – 15 th January 2011Application deadline for all other courses

13. Offers Track your process online via the UCAS website and “Track” Interview

14. Offers University Decisions – Conditional Offer – Unconditional Offer – Withdrawn Application – Unsuccessful Application Replying to Offers – Firm acceptance (1 st choice) – Insurance acceptance – Decline