Transcript Applying to University

Applying to university
How to Apply
• All applications are made on-line through
UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions
Service)
• Via UCAS Apply at www.ucas.com
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
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
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
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!
What Happens Next?
• UCAS applications are normally processed within
one working day once submitted
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Welcome letter
Application Number
Personal ID
Username
List of your choices
• Check progress of your application through UCAS
TRACK
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:
o Conditional Offer
o Unconditional Offer
o Withdrawn Application
o Unsuccessful Application
What Happens Then?
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Successful applicants accept one firm choice
and one insurance choice using TRACK at
www.ucas.com
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.
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!
Application made
through UCAS
Application sent to
universities
Unsuccessful Application
Offer made
Unconditional Offer
Conditional offer
Accept one firm and
one insurance place
Results
APPLICANT
ACCEPTED
Place not confirmed
All applications
declined/rejected
Place confirmed
EXTRA
CLEARING
What Now?
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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