The UCAS process
UCAS International Team
Setting the scene Central organisation through which applications are processed for entry to full-time higher education (HE) courses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland All UK universities are members of UCAS Undergraduate courses are recruited through UCAS
The competitive advantage Gaining a place at university or college has two stages: ƒ Research ƒ Self presentation (i.e. the UCAS application)
Paper based research • • •
International Big Map Big Guide UCAS progression guides-www.ucasbooks.com
Electronic research UCAS website: Stamford Test Course Search ‘Entry Profiles’ Entry requirements www.ucas.com
UCAS.tv
Key features of admissions scheme Maximum of 5 choices Some choice restrictions: Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry – max 4 choices Oxford or Cambridge Simultaneous consideration ‘Invisibility’
Key features of admissions scheme Mid-June
Apply 10 available for student registration
MidSeptember
First day for receipt of applications
15 October
Early ‘on-time’ deadline: Medicine, Veterinary and Dentistry Oxford or Cambridge
15 January
Deadline for all other ‘on-time’ applications
30 June
Applications received after this date will go into Clearing
Making an application Every applicant has five sections to complete: Personal details Choices Education Employment Personal Statement If applying by a school then Tutor will then complete: Reference Î UCAS Î Universities / Colleges
University decisions A university or college will do one of the following: Make you an unconditional offer Make you a conditional offer Not offer you a place Offer you a different course
Your decision If you receive all unconditional offers, you decide which one to accept If you receive conditional offers, you may hold two until you know your results – one as first choice, one a backup. You must decline all other offers If no offers, you can make an Extra choice – starts end of February If your results do not meet the conditions, there is Clearing
Track Online service May be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Secure site - password protected (same logins as they used to make their application through Apply) Username is printed on the welcome letter, but NOT the password Shows choices, offers, personal information Applicant able to: Make additions Record replies Amend notification options
Thank you for your time! For further information contact: UCAS International Team internationalenquiries@ucas.ac.uk
Questions
Customer Service Unit +44(0)871 468 0 468 enquiries@ucas.ac.uk