F u t u r e S t u d e n t s ’ O f f i c e The UCAS Process Sarah, Senior Widening Participation Officer
The UCAS Process • Why go to university? • The University Application • Hints and Tips
Why go to university?
Should you go to university? Meet new people Make new friends Friends from around the world; different cultures and backgrounds Become more involved Experience university with ‘friends for life’ Having the time of your life!
Should you go to university? Career What to get into a specific job (Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher) Increase knowledge in that subject Increase employability with transferable skills Earn more money
Should you go to university? Personal Development Confidence Become more independent Interpersonal skills Time-management / organisational skills Working in a team – Leadership qualities
The University Application
The UCAS timeline Year 12 October January August Sept/Oct May 2017/18 2018 2019 2019 2019 2019 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Choosing Apply Offers Decisions Results Start Courses University Prospectuses 15th Oct Conditional Firm Accept Confirmation Websites Oxbridge Unconditional Insurance Clearing Open Days Dentistry Accept Medicine Reject Adjustment Vet Science Decline 15th Jan Everyone else
Did you know? • 60% of graduate jobs do not require a specific degree
Traditional courses • American Studies • Law • Archaeology & Ancient History • Management • Biological Sciences • Mathematics • Chemistry • Media & Communication • Computer Science • Medical Sciences • Criminology • Medicine • Economics • Modern Languages • Engineering • Physics & Astronomy • English • Politics & International Relations • Geography • Psychology • Geology • Sociology • History • History of Art & Film
…and for something completely different • Agriculture with Dairy Herd • Puppetry: Design and Management Performance • Aquaculture & Fisheries • Technical Theatre Management • Viticulture & Oenology • Brewing & Distilling • Yacht & Powercraft Design • Crime Scene Science • Cruise Management • Golf Management • Hand Embroidery • Leather Technology • Parasitology • Physics with Australian Studies • Plant & Soil Science
Choosing a university • Home or away? • Location, location, location • Accommodation and cost of living • Academic and social facilities • Teaching • Reputation • Scholarships • Social mix, social life, clubs and societies • Student support • Other opportunities – study abroad, work placement
Prospectuses and university websites • 2019 versions available • Reliable for subjects available and entry grades / UCAS points • Web versions available • Designed to “sell” the university
Unistats
Open days • Extremely important • View the facilities • Talk to staff and students • Can you imagine yourself living there for 3/4/5 years? • Open days • UCAS visit days (spring during year 13)
The UCAS timeline Year 12 October January August Sept/Oct May 2017/18 2018 2019 2019 2019 2019 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Choosing Apply Offers Decisions Results Start Courses University Prospectuses 15th Oct Conditional Firm Accept Confirmation Websites Oxbridge Unconditional Insurance Clearing Open Days Dentistry Accept Medicine Reject Adjustment Vet Science Decline 15th Jan Everyone else
How to apply
The application What does it include? • Your personal details and schools attended • Up to five choices of courses • You can apply to the same university for more than one course • Your qualifications (achieved and still to be taken) • A personal statement • A reference from your teachers
The personal statement • Passion and interest for chosen subject • Extra-curricular activities • Personal qualities: make these relevant to the course! – Especially for professional and vocational subjects • Career exploration and work experience • Try to stand out • D on’t plagiarise!
The UCAS timeline Year 12 October January August Sept/Oct May 2017/18 2018 2019 2019 2019 2019 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Choosing Apply Offers Decisions Results Start Courses University Prospectuses 15th Oct Conditional Firm Accept Confirmation Websites Oxbridge Unconditional Insurance Clearing Open Days Dentistry Accept Medicine Reject Adjustment Vet Science Decline 15th Jan Everyone else
The UCAS timeline Year 12 October January August Sept/Oct May 2017/18 2018 2019 2019 2019 2019 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Choosing Apply Offers Decisions Results Start Courses University Prospectuses 15th Oct Conditional Firm Accept Confirmation Websites Oxbridge Unconditional Insurance Clearing Open Days Dentistry Accept Medicine Reject Adjustment Vet Science Decline 15th Jan Everyone else
The UCAS timeline Year 12 October January August Sept/Oct May 2017/18 2018 2019 2019 2019 2019 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Choosing Apply Offers Decisions Results Start Courses University Prospectuses 15th Oct Conditional Firm Accept Confirmation Websites Oxbridge Unconditional Insurance Clearing Open Days Dentistry Accept Medicine Reject Adjustment Vet Science Decline 15th Jan Everyone else
The UCAS timeline Year 12 October January May August Sept/Oct 2017/18 2018 2019 2019 2019 2019 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Choosing Apply Offers Decisions Results Start Courses University Websites 15th Oct Conditional Firm Accept Confirmation Prospectuses Oxbridge Unconditional Insurance Clearing Open Days Dentistry Accept Medicine Reject Adjustment Vet Science Decline 15th Jan Everyone else
Hints and Tips
Hints and Tips • Take your time • Take your time • Subject first • Subject first • Visit • Visit • Informed choice • Informed choice • Visit again • Visit again
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