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The UCAS guide to getting into university and college : |b everything you need to know about the entire research and application process.

Type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Cheltenham : UCAS, 2011-Edition: 1st edition-.Description: v. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781908077226.Subject(s): Universities and colleges -- Guidebooks. -- Entrance requirements -- Great Britain | Universities and colleges -- Guidebooks. -- Admission -- Great Britain | College applications -- Guidebooks. -- Great Britain
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The guide contains 6 main steps in the applicant journey: * Where to Start? This section explains what higher education (HE) is, what types of qualifications are available and the role of UCAS in the applicant journey. It describes the six steps to applying and gives advice on finance available for prospective students. * Step 1 - Choosing Courses Information about Entry Profiles, Course Finder and admissions tests is included, as well as how to read league tables, how to make the most of UCAS conventions and open days at HE institutions, what is UCAS Card and much more. * Step 2 - Applying How to apply, how to write a personal statement, information on applying to Oxford and Cambridge, applications to medicine and helpful tips from students and experts are just some of the topics covered in this section. * Step 3 - Offers Important information on what happens after applying is included in this section; such as how to apply for funding, how to make choices and reply to offers. A comprehensive look at how to prepare for an interview is included; explaining auditions, requests for art portfolios, interviews for Oxbridge, etc. * Step 4 - Results This section explains how to prepare for results, how to appeal, different ways and times of receiving results; with case studies and helpful tips from students. * Step 5 - Next Steps This chapter gives a comprehensive look at Clearing and Adjustment, other options for those who don't get a place, such as gap years, apprenticeships, part-time courses and studying overseas. * Step 6 - Starting University or College This section gives advice on preparing to study, leaving home, how to manage student finance, getting support and many helpful tips from students who are already in higher education. Resources
Summary: Contains the most up-to-date information on the entire research and application process, bringing together the combined expertise of UCAS staff, along with insights and tips from universities and students who have experienced the process first-hand.
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The guide contains 6 main steps in the applicant journey: * Where to Start? This section explains what higher education (HE) is, what types of qualifications are available and the role of UCAS in the applicant journey. It describes the six steps to applying and gives advice on finance available for prospective students. * Step 1 - Choosing Courses Information about Entry Profiles, Course Finder and admissions tests is included, as well as how to read league tables, how to make the most of UCAS conventions and open days at HE institutions, what is UCAS Card and much more. * Step 2 - Applying How to apply, how to write a personal statement, information on applying to Oxford and Cambridge, applications to medicine and helpful tips from students and experts are just some of the topics covered in this section. * Step 3 - Offers Important information on what happens after applying is included in this section; such as how to apply for funding, how to make choices and reply to offers. A comprehensive look at how to prepare for an interview is included; explaining auditions, requests for art portfolios, interviews for Oxbridge, etc. * Step 4 - Results This section explains how to prepare for results, how to appeal, different ways and times of receiving results; with case studies and helpful tips from students. * Step 5 - Next Steps This chapter gives a comprehensive look at Clearing and Adjustment, other options for those who don't get a place, such as gap years, apprenticeships, part-time courses and studying overseas. * Step 6 - Starting University or College This section gives advice on preparing to study, leaving home, how to manage student finance, getting support and many helpful tips from students who are already in higher education. Resources

Contains the most up-to-date information on the entire research and application process, bringing together the combined expertise of UCAS staff, along with insights and tips from universities and students who have experienced the process first-hand.