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- 1. Applying for University inApplying for University in September 2014 (UCAS)September 2014 (UCAS) Paul GerrardPaul Gerrard Director of Sixth Form StudiesDirector of Sixth Form Studies
- 2. What is UCAS?What is UCAS? • University & Colleges Admissions Service • The application process for anyone who wants to study a full-time undergraduate course eg. degree or HND • You apply electronically on line • Students have from mid-September to 15th of January to apply • http://www.ucas.ac.uk/
- 3. What is UCAS ?What is UCAS ? • You apply through school • The school is registered as a centre • You will be given a “buzzword” which registers you with our school as a centre • Once your application is completed you send it electronically to your referee (the school) via Apply
- 4. What is UCAS ?What is UCAS ? • The school then write your reference & submit the completed form to UCAS. • There is a charge for this – £23 (?) • Will go on the school bill at the end of the academic year • UCAS is not necessarily for everyone • http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
- 6. Exams marked out of 200 –Exams marked out of 200 – UMS marksUMS marks Grade AS A2 A 160 320 B 140 280 C 120 240 D 100 200 E 80 160 /200 /400
- 7. Exams marked out of 300 –Exams marked out of 300 – UMS marksUMS marks Grade AS A2 A 240 480 B 210 420 C 180 360 D 150 300 E 120 240 /300 /600
- 8. Predicted GradesPredicted Grades • Released after AS results • Consultation period
- 9. Tariff Points (UCAS points)Tariff Points (UCAS points) • Is a points score system for entry to higher education • Grade A* - 140 • Grade A – 120 • Grade B – 100 • Grade C – 80 • Grade D – 60 • Grade E – 40 • AS grades are half the A2 points score
- 10. The A* at A2 (only)The A* at A2 (only) • Have to get 90% in your A2 modules • 180/200 • 270/300 • Plus a grade A in your AS modules
- 11. Entry RequirementsEntry Requirements (course specific requirements)(course specific requirements) • Provide information about a course so that candidates can make informed decisions about the courses that they apply for. • Course content • Tariff points • Skills • Qualities etc … • Home page – what to study.
- 12. UCAS decisionsUCAS decisions • Students receive one of three decisions through UCAS
- 13. Conditional OfferConditional Offer • An offer subject to the student meeting certain conditions • GRADES OFFER eg. AAB • POINTS OFFER • 300pts – BBB, ABC, AAD, BBDb • Grades in certain subjects may be specified eg B in maths
- 14. Unconditional OfferUnconditional Offer • Offer means that the student has already met the entry requirements • University is happy to accept them • Offer usually made to students who have already completed their qualifications
- 15. RejectionRejection • The student is not offered a place • A reason for the rejection does not have to be given
- 16. ExtraExtra • Students do not receive an offer from their 5 choices • You can apply again BEFORE clearing • Operates from February to early July • Available courses highlighted on www.ucas.com
- 17. ClearingClearing • Students do not meet the grades from their conditional offer • Starts the day A level results are published
- 18. CUKAS for musical performanceCUKAS for musical performance • For students wishing to apply for courses in MUSIC performance • Runs parallel to UCAS • You can apply to CUKAS as well as UCAS • Can apply to both simultaneously • www.cukas.ac.uk
- 19. Biomedical admissionsBiomedical admissions • For students applying to courses in MEDICINE & VETINARY SCIENCE • The test enables to institution to chose between applicants whose academic results are extremely similar • Taken before students submit their UCAS form • Start of November? • www.bmat.org.uk
- 20. UKCATUKCAT • For medical and dental schools • A more informed choice for universities for highly qualified candidates • Registration opens – 1st May • Testing begins – 3rd July • Registration deadline – 21st Sept. • Last testing date – 5th October • http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/
- 21. Law admissionsLaw admissions • For applications to LAW courses • Again distinguishes between top level candidates whose results are very similar • www.lnat.ac.uk • Usually taken before students submit their UCAS application
- 22. Oxford & CambridgeOxford & Cambridge • Applications by Friday 6th October Applications NOT to Oxbridge • Internal school deadline for all other applications Friday 15th November
- 23. What now?What now? • The job you want to do will influence which university course you chose • Start with what job you want to do • Work back from there • What courses put you on that career pathway? • What are the entry requirements for the relevant course?
- 24. CareersCareers • www.careers-portal.co.uk • www.connexions.gov.uk/occupations • www.worktrain.gov.uk/ • www.ajobin.com • www.afuturein.com • Check out the Sixth Form Facebook page
- 26. UniversitiesUniversities • www.universityoptions.co.uk • www.whatuni.com • http://www.timesonline.co.uk/TimesGoodU niversityGuide • UCAS site – Course Search Apply 2014 • www.opendays.com
- 27. FinanceFinance • Tuition fees – up to £9,000 • www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance • UCAS website