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Applying to University

Applying to University. UCAS application process The Personal Statement – examples University offers and what happens next?. What is UCAS?. UCAS-University and Colleges Admissions Service Acknowledges, checks, records, distributes UCAS does not make the offer

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Applying to University

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  1. Applying to University • UCAS application process • The Personal Statement – examples • University offers and what happens next?

  2. What is UCAS? • UCAS-University and Colleges Admissions Service • Acknowledges, checks, records, distributes • UCAS does not make the offer • Deadlines important – 15 October/15 January • School deadlines most important

  3. UCAS application - content • Personal details (email contact address) • Academic qualifications • Course choices • Personal Statement • Teachers reference

  4. Applying through UCAS • Maximum of 5 choices • Some choice restrictions - • Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary – max 4 • Oxford or Cambridge • Universities only see applications for their institution • No order of preference

  5. Course Choices • Compare and contrast courses at different universities • Check the entry requirements • What grades and subjects are essential? • Is a portfolio or work experience required? • Deferred entry? • Check the University if in any doubt

  6. Personal Statement • Sets the applicant apart from other applications • Gives the applicant the opportunity to show how interested they are in the subject – this is very important! • Shows the applicant’s range of skills and abilities • Enables the applicant to detail relevant work experience – especially important for vocational degrees

  7. Personal Statement What skills and abilities are important? • Communication skills • Interpersonal skills • Leadership skills • Ability to work in a team as well as on your own • Specific skills for your course

  8. Personal Statement Getting Started Course How does it relate to your course? Action What have you done? Benefit What skills did you gain? B C A

  9. Top tips • Be Yourself! • Make it your own work • Use positive language • Be concise • Proof read!!! • Don’t be afraid to say good things about yourself!

  10. What happens next? • Once the pupil has completed their application: • School adds a reference to each application • School then sends all applications to UCAS • UCAS sends the applications to the universities • Universities review all applications and make an offer –unconditional, conditional or unsuccessful and inform UCAS • UCAS communicates decision to the applicant through UCAS Track

  11. What happens next? • Visit the University again – applicant visits – February/ March • Applicant accepts one offer firmly and one as a back up (insurance offer) – UCAS deadlines • Applicant works out the costs associated with going to University and applies for financial support to Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)

  12. Here to help… Recruitment and International Office ugenquiries@strath.ac.uk askanambassador@strath.ac.uk Tel: 0141 548 2814 Useful websites UCAS – www.ucas.com SAAS – www.saas.gov.uk

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