2020 Priestley College UCAS parents update Key dates

2020 Priestley College UCAS parents’ update ü Key dates ü College process

Timeline for applications to begin study in 2020 ü Early applications (Oxford, Cambridge, veterinary, dentistry and medicine). UCAS deadline 15 th October 2020. ü INTERNAL college deadline for applications to be sent before Christmas – 27 th November 2020. This allows us to check applications. ü Final internal deadline, Monday 14 th December 2020 (allowing for checking process) - to guarantee to meet the National deadline. ü Final national UCAS deadline for study in 2020 – 15 th January 2021.

Main Components for University Applications ü UCAS online application form (completed online by the student) ü College reference (completed by the college) ü Personal statement (completed by the student) ü Student finance (completed by student and parent/carer/student)

UNIFROG ü UNIFROG is an award winning platform that allows students to organise their research and applications all in one place. ü It allows students to research a huge range of university and apprenticeship opportunities both in the UK and abroad. ü It allows students to research, store notes and information and prepare their applications all in one place. ü Staff can monitor student progress and prepare references for students on the platform.

Parental access to UNIFROG ü We have arrange for parental/carer’s access to UNIFROG. ü Details will be sent out to you by email. ü You cannot see your child’s account but you can have access to see the platform, to see your child’s options, etc.

Student UCAS Online Application…

UCAS Web Site… https: //www. ucas. com/

Personal Statement link…. UCAS

Student Finance England – Gov. uk gateway

Tariff https: //www. ucas. com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Parents/Carers page on Priestley Web Site Guides Links