Higher Education Getting into competitive Universities and courses Angela Milln Academic Registrar.

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Higher Education Getting into competitive Universities and courses Angela Milln Academic Registrar

Preparing Students for the Most Competitive Universities and Subjects What do we mean by competitive universities and subjects? Sizing up the competition Application tactics Questions

Most Popular Universities 2009 Entry

Most Popular Subjects 2009 Entry

Admissions at Bristol – subject variations

Imagine…you’re an admissions tutor Male, aged 18 on entry. Good profile of GCSEs. Predicted 3 As at A- level & Extended project. Head Boy at School Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold award Work experience in local GP surgery Female, aged 19 on entry. Good profile of GCSEs. Predicted 36 points in IB Young Leader with Brownies Gap year through Operation Raleigh Work experience in local hospital

What about… Female, aged 21 on entry. Lives within 3 miles of the University, with childcare needs. Good profile of GCSEs. Recently completed access course with glowing reference from college. Personal statement full of life experience.

Selecting for High demand courses - Taken as read! Submit a legible UCAS form Apply by the specified closing date Have an appropriate subject background Have predicted grades matching the stated requirements Provide evidence of appropriate skills &/or relevant work experience Demonstrate a range of extra-curricular interests & responsibilities That you will

Applying for High Demand courses - Going the extra mile… Qualifications Can you add value e.g through the extended project? Research The market The course The selection criteria(not just the standard grades Actual grades of successful applicants

Applying for High Demand courses - Going the extra mile… Read around the subject Tailor your application EVIDENCE of close fit with selection criteria Motivation and commitment NOT “I am an avid reader” BUT “I have recently been reading (give examples….. which interested me greatly because (give reasons)” NOT “I am really, really enthusiastic about...” BUT “In May, I attended a conference on....

Supporting applications to High Demand courses Personal Statements ARE important Should be the student’s own work! Originality can – but may not – help! References Make sure you are aware of any potential conflicts with the rest of your application!

Supporting applications to High Demand courses Is your application a non-starter? Do you have a back-up plan in place? Be prepared for disappointment Have a go! Be realistic And finally…

Higher Education Getting into competitive Universities and courses Angela Milln Academic Registrar