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Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:21
UCAS will process your application and if they need to query anything, they will get in touch with you for more information.
Your application will then be sent to your chosen universities and...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:57
Yes – if you are deferring your entry, it’s a good idea to support your application with explaining why you are taking a gap year, what you intend to do and what you hope to gain from the experience...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:55
You can write up to 47 lines and use no more than 4000 characters for your UCAS personal statement.
UCAS have set a limit on how much you can write so you can demonstrate to admissions tutors your...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:52
You can put some European characters in to your application form that are not in the English alphabet, however, UCAS are quite particular about the way candidates format their personal statement....
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:48
This just means qualifications that you have completed.
These are likely to include one or more of the following:
GCSEs
NVQs
BTEC Firsts
Cambridge Nationals
Functional Skills....
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:45
UCAS Apply has a good explanation on how to fill out the qualifications section of the form for International and EU students, as well as other advice elsewhere on the site.
You should enter your...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:37
If you are applying to UCAS through a school, college or centre, your reference will normally be written by your form tutor or a teacher who has taught you for a substantial amount of time, e.g. for...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:35
You can apply for a maximum of 5 courses, although there are restrictions on the amount of courses for some choices.
You can apply to a maximum of:
Four courses in any one of medicine/dentistry/...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:30
Yes - the only exceptions are the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge where you can only apply to one of the universities and for only one course (unless you already have a degree or...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:28
Fortunately no! You can log in and out of Apply, amending details each time you do so.
There is no time limit for completing your application once you’ve started on it, but make sure you are aware...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:25
If you’re not applying through a school or college, you can send your application form to UCAS directly.
Once you have filled out all the sections of your form (including the reference), you are...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:22
No - if you've registered through a school, college or centre, your application will be sent to the centre so that a reference can be attached (a reference has to be added before it can be sent to...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:20
Your school or college will decide whether you pay by credit or debit card, or whether you pay them – UCAS will then invoice them.
Some schools or colleges will offer both methods of payment, so it’...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:06
If you are applying to university through your school, college or organisation, you will be given a buzzword.
This is a word or phrase chosen by the school or college that will be given to you by a...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:02
Go to the UCAS website to access the Apply system. Click Register/log in to Apply to start your application.
Once you start, you don't have to fill it all out at once - you can save your...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 09:58
While some mature students take traditional qualifications such as AS and A levels, most colleges and universities will accept other qualifications such as Open University credits, Access Course...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 09:51
Most universities and colleges will allow you to defer your entry for a year, as they recognise the value of taking a gap year. However, it’s a good idea to check with them before applying.
When...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 09:46
Yes, although you will have to complete a new application form as a previous application cannot be used.
You may apply for the 1st year of a different course at another university or college, or if...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 09:42
No – you may only apply to both Cambridge and Oxford if you already have a degree, or will have completed one, before you start a course at either university.
Remember that the deadline for applying...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 09:40
No – if you decide you no longer wish to study the choice you have accepted, then you will need to speak with the university or college in question.
If they agree to let you withdraw your...