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the ucas application Get ready to start the UCAS application process with confidence, armed with our top tips on how to manage deadlines, work on your application, ace the personal statement and get a glowing reference
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rom choosing the right universities to apply to, to acing your personal statement, the UCAS application process can feel overwhelming, but it is also exciting. This is your first step towards your future, and whether you get into your first choice or take a different path than expected, it will help you think about why you want a place on your chosen course and what to expect.
DEADLINES
The most important thing you should know when starting the application process through UCAS is when your application is due. This can be different depending on the type of course you are applying for: if you are hoping to study medicine, veterinary medicine or science, or dentistry, you should have already
submitted your UCAS application on 15 October 2021. You can now start and submit your application in the UCAS hub, but don’t panic if you haven’t: there’s still plenty of time. For 2022 entry, UCAS is accepting applications until 26 January 2022 for the majority of courses. If your completed application – including all of your personal details and your academic reference – is submitted by the deadline, it is guaranteed to be considered. Your school might have an earlier deadline that they ask you to submit your application by: this could be so they can check everything is correct before sending them off in one go. Even if this doesn’t apply, don’t leave your application to the last minute, if you submit it early you have the opportunity to make any last minute edits online before the deadline.
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