Higher Education Applying to university Applying to university

Higher Education Applying to university

Applying to university UCAS timetable Making choices The application process References and predicted grades Personal statement Selection criteria Offers and UCAS tariff Post-results process

Timetable

Timetable 15 th October Closing date for Oxbridge / Medicine / Veterinary / Dentistry applications 15 th January Closing date for all applications except for some Art and Design courses

Timetable March to June Final dates for acceptance of a Firm and Insurance offer June 30 th Late applications considered until this point 12 th August 2021 A Level results and confirmation of offers; clearing begins

Ranelagh procedures September Oxbridge /Medicine /Veterinary /Dentistry submit forms ASAP Half term All applicants aim to submit forms internally by this time December If forms are to be submitted by the UCAS deadline, they should be given to tutors well before the end of

Making choices

Information Students should start by choosing a course (they can try the Spartan test on www. sacustudent. com) Shouldn’t overlook subject choices that are not directly studied at A Level Read prospectuses Explore the UCAS website and UCAS Hub Speak to sixth-form staff, tutors, Adviza, subject teachers, parents, friends Have an aspirational but realistic view of likely A Level grades and look carefully at admissions criteria

Options Students might want to consider options other than university: ◦ Apprenticeships ◦ Employment ◦ Internships ◦ Degree apprenticeships ◦ Art foundation course Gap years – deferred entry Can apply for multiple pathways