A strong UCAS Application can make the difference between receiving an offer from your favourite university for your dream course or having no offers at all. This concentrated guide goes through the essential information you need to understand each stage of the university application process. Written by a UCAS adviser and lecturer who has managed hundreds of applications, this guide covers top tips for your personal statements and common mistakes.
When starting your university application, there is a lot to consider and do. This guide can be broken down into ten bitesize
Step 1 – Choosing your degree subject Step 2 - Choosing your university Step 3 – Register with UCAS and start your application Step 4 – Create your personal statement Step 5 – Send your UCAS Application (Includes advice from real university admission teams!) Step 6 – Interviews Step 7 – Receiving university offers Step 8 – Deciding your firm and insurance choice Step 9 – Applying for student finance Step 10 – Results day Step 11(Not all applicants) UCAS Extra and Clearing
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