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*Four Steps *Four simple stages *Your future *Your Choice *Easy? *

*Four Steps *Four simple stages *Your future *Your Choice *Easy? *

*Do as much research as possible so that you choose the right course for

*Do as much research as possible so that you choose the right course for the right reasons *Choosing which university or college to go to can be a life-changing decision *

*University or College? *Town or Country? *Home or Away? *

*University or College? *Town or Country? *Home or Away? *

*Russell Group universities are committed to the highest levels of academic excellence in both

*Russell Group universities are committed to the highest levels of academic excellence in both teaching and research. *Our universities are to be found in all four nations and in every major city of the UK. *

* Birmingham * Bristol * Cambridge * Cardiff University * Edinburgh * Glasgow *

* Birmingham * Bristol * Cambridge * Cardiff University * Edinburgh * Glasgow * Imperial College London * King's College London * University of Leeds * University of Liverpool * London School of Economics & Political Science * University of Manchester * Newcastle University * University of Nottingham * Oxford * Queen's University Belfast * University of Sheffield * University of Southampton * University College London * Warwick

*Which is the best university or college? *Different places suit different people, so it

*Which is the best university or college? *Different places suit different people, so it depends what you're looking for *There is no national curriculum for higher education courses * Quality Assurance Agency carries out external reviews and the Unistats website contains statistics and reports about students' views on the quality of teaching *We support all applicants to get to where they need to be…

*Subject? – *Point Scores? – *Entry Profiles? - *

*Subject? – *Point Scores? – *Entry Profiles? - *

* A 2 Point Scores *A = 120 UCAS points *B = 100 UCAS

* A 2 Point Scores *A = 120 UCAS points *B = 100 UCAS Points *C = 80 UCAS points *D = 60 UCAS points *E = 40 UCAS points When you find a course it will ask for either grades: ABB Or it may ask for points 320 UCAS points *

*Entry Profiles *Each course has a specific EP *This will inform you of what

*Entry Profiles *Each course has a specific EP *This will inform you of what the university or college are looking for: skills; experience; qualifications; these need to be addressed in your Personal Statement *

*UCAS allows you to choose 5 courses *UCAS costs £ 23 for 5 courses

*UCAS allows you to choose 5 courses *UCAS costs £ 23 for 5 courses *UCAS costs £ 11 for 1 choice *You will need to create an online account *You will be issued with our sixth form buzzword *You make the payment when you have completed your sections of the application *

*This buzzword links your application to your centre *Your referee writes and attaches your

*This buzzword links your application to your centre *Your referee writes and attaches your reference *We send your completed application to UCAS *

*Enter your personal details *Education details *GCSE results, music examinations, BTECs etc *This is

*Enter your personal details *Education details *GCSE results, music examinations, BTECs etc *This is straightforward and should be completed when you log on *

*CAUTION! *AS results are entered (even if you are resitting) *A 2 results are

*CAUTION! *AS results are entered (even if you are resitting) *A 2 results are entered as PENDING *Your tutor cannot enter your predicted grades if you do not state ‘Pending’ *Also universities will not consider without A levels! * applications

UCAS References are written by your subject tutors and compiled by your form tutor!

UCAS References are written by your subject tutors and compiled by your form tutor! *

You will need to write a Personal Statement You have 47 lines available Your

You will need to write a Personal Statement You have 47 lines available Your Personal Statement must sell you in a way that is compelling & engaging and well informed Myth: it’s the hardest thing to write Truth: it causes 50% of the heartache The other 50% is deciding what & where to study *

*Every student will be supported & guided with the process of writing their PS

*Every student will be supported & guided with the process of writing their PS *It requires time and effort from you *It has to be a true reflection of you and convince the university Admission tutor that you meet the EP & will enhance the course *

Once UCAS receive your application they send it to the universities you are applying

Once UCAS receive your application they send it to the universities you are applying to Admission Tutors read and evaluate applications as they come in This means if you apply by October you may have all 5 offers before Christmas *

*Applicants who have received all of the decision by the end of March must

*Applicants who have received all of the decision by the end of March must decide on two *Firm Choice *Insurance Choice *You should want to go to both *Your Insurance Choice should require lower grades or fewer UCAS points *

*August results will decide if you have achieved your Firm or Insurance place *DO

*August results will decide if you have achieved your Firm or Insurance place *DO I HAVE TO GO? WILL THEY MAKE ME? *

*UCAS 2013 opens for students: tbc *UCAS 2013 opens to submit applications: mid September

*UCAS 2013 opens for students: tbc *UCAS 2013 opens to submit applications: mid September *Deadline for Medicine; dentistry; Vet science; Oxford; Cambridge 15 October *ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS (except ART foundation courses) should be sent completed and paid by October half term *15 January official deadline: 90% of applicants have applied before December *

*YOUR UCAS Journey is an important one *You will be supported every step of

*YOUR UCAS Journey is an important one *You will be supported every step of the way Your Decision Your Choice Your Future