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UCAS PARENTS’ EVENING
WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2013
THE APPLICANT JOURNEY
AIMS
By the end of this session you will…
• Have an understanding of the UCAS application process
• Know how to support your son/daughter through the process
Search Apply Track
THE APPLICANT JOURNEY - OVERVIEW
UNDERSTANDING THE JOURNEY
• Applying to H.E. Is a very competitive journey
• Knowing how the ucas process works will enable you to provide the best possible support for your child
2010 2011 2012
Total Applicants 697,351 700,161 653,637
Total Placed 487,329 492,030 464,910
• Explore your options
• Decide on a subject
• Search for courses
• Check entry requirements
SEARCH: CHOOSING COURSES
WHY GO TO UNIVERSITY?
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
• Tuition fees
• Living costs – rent, food, books, clothing, transport
• Support is available from
CHOOSING YOUR COURSE
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
• UCAS TV
• University websites
• Prospectuses
• Open days
• UNISTATS website
Choosing a Course
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HOW TO APPLY – THE APPLICANT JOURNEY
Researches where and what to study
Registers online with UCAS Apply
Completes all sections of form
Reference added by school
School sends form electronically to UCAS
UCAS processes form and forwards to chosen HEIs
HEIs submit decisions
Applicant views decisions on TRACK
Applicant replies to offers on TRACK
HEIs confirm places when results are released
THE UCAS CALENDAR – KEY DATES
Mid-June
Mid-September
15 October
15 January
24 March
30 June
• Apply available for student registration
• First date for receipt of Apply applications
• Early ‘on-time’ deadline: Medicine, Veterinary and DentistryOxford or Cambridge
• Deadline for all other ‘on-time’ applications
• Some Art and Design courses
• Last date for submission prior to Clearing
HOW TO APPLY
• On-line application through www.ucas.com
• One application per year
• Maximum of 5 choices (some restrictions for medicine/veterinary/dentistry)
• Cost: £23 for 5 choices or
£12 for 1 choice (CUKAS fee is £16)
HOW TO APPLY
• There are 7 sections to complete
• The first step is to register with UCAS. This takes about 10 minutes
• Get a username
• Create a password
• Set security questions
• Include the buzzword
HOW TO APPLY1. Personal Details
HOW TO APPLY
2. Student Finance
HOW TO APPLY
3. Choices
HOW TO APPLY
4. Education
HOW TO APPLY
5. Employment
HOW TO APPLY
6 & 7: Personal Statement and Reference
Using Apply 2014
USING TRACK
TRACK is the online system that allows you to follow the progress of your application.
• Follow the progress of your application 24/7
• See your choices and personal information
• See offer details
• Reply to offers online
USING TRACK
Decisions
Admissions tutors may initially make one of six decisions: Unconditional offer Conditional offer Rejection Withdrawal Full Invitation
USING TRACK
Replies
Once you have decisions on all your choices, you can hold a maximum of 2 offers:
• Firm: your first choice where you will be placed if you meet the conditions
• Insurance: acts as a back-up if you do not get into your ‘firm’ choice
Eligible applicant
researches vacancies
Contacts institution(s) to discuss application
Applicant enters choice
details on Track
Institution considers
application
Applicant placed on
course
If rejected, applicant
starts over
NEXT STEPS
NEXT STEPS
Adjustment• It is optional
• It is for applicants who exceed the conditions of their firm choice
• Runs from mid-end August. An applicant has only 5 calendar days to use adjustment once their firm offer comes in
• There are no vacancy lists. Applicants must contact a university directly
Clearing and Adjustment
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES
• QUALIFICATIONS
• EXPERIENCE
• SKILLS
• TESTIMONY - Personal statement reference
Advice for Parents / Carers
ANY QUESTIONS?
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