UCAS
Welcome to UCAS 1. Choose your Course(s) 2. Apply through UCAS.com 3. Track your application 4. Extra and Clearing
Entry Requirements Advanced Entry Selection Criteria Minimum/competitive Qualifications in addition to HC/HND? Work Experience? Is it available? Year of entry? Attendance at FE Info Event expected? Are candidates interviewed? Portfolio/Audition Choosing your course: what you need to find out
What you will be studying How will you be assessed Your Career prospects after graduation Does the course really interest you? Are you happy with the content and approach to the subject? Exams/course work/placement Support available? Graduate destinations Links with employers Further study options Choosing your course: what you need to find out
Degree courses with advanced entry Scottish Universities Articulation Arrangements UCAS Entry Requirements
Glasgow Caledonian University University of the West of Scotland University of Glasgow Aberdeen University Glasgow School of Art Abertay University Dundee University Edinburgh University Heriot Watt University Queen Margaret University Robert Gordon University Strathclyde University Open University
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UCAS Choices: Video
UCAS Apply Buzzword cogc Choices Online Application Complete by 30 Nov 15
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Personal Statements: are they that important?
UCAS 2015 why candidates were rejected. (UCAS Track) Your personal statement did not meet the required standards for entry to this programme Your personal statement does not strongly support your desire to study your chosen degree. There is a lot of competition for places on this programme and your personal statement and experience was not as strong as other applicants this year. You do not meet the entry requirements. Your qualifications are not preferred for entry to this programme.
How to write a Personal Statement: Video Click on the link and hit ‘full screen’ to watch video Personal Statements
Demonstrate your knowledge of the degree course Explain how you have developed academically Discuss what you already know about the subject Make it clear why you want to study the subject? Personal Statement Demonstrate your knowledge of the degree course
Relate everything to the course you are applying to The statement is about you, and what you want to study and why Use the last paragraph to impress Vocational courses have their own particular requirements Personal Statement
Higher Education Event Wednesday 7 October 10:00am – 3.00pmScottish Universities and SAAS Information Sessions: Universities noon Walk through stalls 1pm to 3pm
Complete UCAS Application pay and send by 30 th Nov 15 Contact your referee for a reference Application form checked by Student Advisors Applications sent with reference to UCAS by 15 th of Jan. Completing and sending your application to UCAS
Tracking your Application Once you have received your welcome or letter from UCAS – Log into Track using your username, password and personal ID number You can update your personal details You can monitor the progress of your application You can respond to offers If you decide university is not for you, you can withdraw your application
How We Can Help You For further support with your UCAS Application or Personal Statement please contact your nearest Student Services office and ask for a Student Advisor. Alternatively please Or Call: or 1563 or 4281 (NHS) (Rogart St) or 4217 (Riverside)