UCAS GUIDE Or How to support your son or daughter.

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UCAS GUIDE Or How to support your son or daughter

UCAS : Quick Quiz 1.What does UCAS stand for?

2. What is the name of the test to help students decide on the subject area ? Wexford Stamford Lynford

3. How much does UCAS cost? £23 £19 £11

4. How many universities can you apply to? 5 3

Answers: Universities &Colleges Admissions Services (b) Stamford (a) £21 (b) 5 Except if applying to medicine, Vet science (4) also Oxford & Cambridge

How to support your daughter through the application process?

1.Be realistic: are the course requirements obtainable? 2. Ensure the insurance course has a lower entry requirement & has been visited in the same way as the preferred choice 3. Offer to proof read their Personal Statement 4. WE support students by offering Information, Advice & Guidance to help them navigate the step up into HE or Employment