UCAS help for advisers What is UCAS role

UCAS help for advisers

What is UCAS’ role? We are the official online admissions service for UK universities and colleges. We are a non-profit organisation and have registered charity status. We work on behalf of universities and colleges connecting people to higher education. What we do: • process applications • provide fraud and verification services • provide information, advice, and training • conduct education sector engagement What we don't do: • suggest courses, universities, or colleges • make decisions or offers • advise on finance, immigration, or visas

Benefits of being a UCAS centre Become a registered centre with UCAS and you will: • receive monthly emails from us with the latest news and information • gain access to Apply for advisers, so you can manage your students’ applications • become part of the UCAS network with access to online forums • be able to purchase specialist tools, such as Adviser Track and progression reports, which track the status of your students’ applications Go online to find out more at www. ucas. com/becomeacentre.

Adviser Track Subject to subscription, Adviser Track allows schools to: • track offers made to students by their chosen universities and colleges • • view the offer conditions students need to meet track students’ replies to their offers email applicants quickly identify applicants who have not replied to their offers, or who are eligible for Extra or Clearing • receive weekly status reports Find out more at www. ucas. com/using-adviser-track.

Training for advisers UCAS offers training to international agents and advisers, at all levels of knowledge and experience. Sessions can include: • introduction to Apply and the staff area • advising international applicants effectively • personal statement and reference writing • UCAS services and resources See www. ucas. com/advisertraining.

Keep up-to-date: • sign up for our free adviser newsletter • Adviser news tile • @ucas_advisers

More support and guidance Contact UCAS’ Schools Team: UK advisers: 0345 123 8001 Non-UK advisers: +44 330 333 0239 Email: adviserhelp@ucas. ac. uk Visit www. ucas. com/advisers to: • find information specific to international advisers • understand more about the application process • download guides and resources • access information on training and conferences • access Adviser Track and reports guidance • get the latest news updates on the education sector • access key dates for applicants

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