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Registering for UCAS (opening 19 th May for 2021 entry) Click here- you are an undergraduate applying for 2021 entry To register the first time click here

You are applying through school The school BUZZWORD is Su. AS 2021

This is the final screen for Registration Click here to continue Write down your username as it is issued automatically. We CANNOT generate this again. Write down your password or you will forget it !

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All personal details. Student support 02. Max 5 choices any order Below degree level. All schools and qualifications GCSEs, A Level short basic list – expand if what you need isn't shown Paid employment To ‘sell yourself’ to admission tutors. Pay/send when ALL earlier sections complete. Pay by credit/debit card. £ 26 for up to 5 options and £ 20 for 1 option. Make a note of your ID number it is unique to you. We do not have this within school

Stop Now complete as much of the form as you can

Searching for courses ( open now for 2021) Types of courses available: Foundation degrees 3 Year courses 4 Year ‘sandwich’ courses Specialist courses eg Medicine, Art Entry requirements – given for every course Admission tests Interviews Portfolios

Click here to load up the courses subject you want to research don’t forget you are an undergraduate

Click on the course you would like to look at. It will give you more details including type/codes/entry requirements - look at these carefully

What to consider Course details Ø is it the right course for you? Ø do the entry requirements match your predicted grades? University - will you be happy? Ø Campus based/non - campus based Ø Large city Ø Distance from home

Hints and tips Make sure you; Do your research - including Unistats Spread you choices Visit the University - virtual tours Do your application sooner rather than later

The Personal Statement ‘A personal statement is what sets up an accurate portrayal of your character to universities. It’s one of the most important things you need to do, and it’s one of the things that your application relies on, but it’s not too difficult to make it perfect. ’

Why is it important? To make you look different To demonstrate suitability for the course To give an indication of your communication skills To show a passion for the subject

What to put in it What you want to study and why - super curricular activities MOOCS Attendance at lectures Specialist uni days (not uni visits which are expected) EPQ Visits to museums Experiences that show you are reliable and responsible Your interest and skills Gap year plans (if relevant)

The structure SHOULD BE IN PARAGRAPHS 4000 characters 47 lines only Introduction, including why study the course Academic study skills acquired in A level subjects Experience not identified on the form relevant to the course applying for Work experience and achievements outside of school Goals and closing comments

Some useful statements I want to study…. I have read/watched/visited. . It was interesting because…. What I learnt from this was…. What was challenging was… In my spare time I play…. . I have some work experience at…. I enjoy…. 80% Academic 20% Extracurricular

Do Be honest Do Not Cover too much Check grammar and spelling no spell check on UCAS Use fancy language Keep it relevant Leave it to the last minute Spend time doing it Try to be humorous Give examples - show, do not tell Use the following to start you statement: Do your research

Some overused personal statement opening sentences I am currently studying …. . . From a young age I have always been interested in…. . For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated with …. ……. is a very challenging and demanding career. . .

If you are stuck: - don’t start at the beginning • Start with academic skills you have developed from your 3 subjects; • Forming arguments • Problem solving • Academic research • Time management • Data analysis • ……… • Think about the skills you would need to be an effective undergraduate and specifically the course you want to study • Do the first paragraph last- why you want to study the course.