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St. Andrew’s High School Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
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St. Andrew’s High School What you need to know: Choose subjects that link to your preferred courses i.e. avoid choosing subjects then considering what University and Faculty would accept you Where to apply? – No fees in Scotland but you may wish to think of Universities other than those in Scotland
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St. Andrew’s High School Six Steps Choosing courses Applying Offers Results Next Steps Starting University
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St. Andrew’s High School Choosing the Right Course: Things to Consider ; Which subjects interest me? What are my talents? What job would I like to do after university or college? Which academic skills would I like to improve?
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St. Andrew’s High School The UCAS Form The Role of the Tutor St. Andrew’s High School has 40+ teachers (UCAS Tutors) who volunteer to help UCAS Applicants UCAS Tutors offer assistance with Personal Statements Tutor writes the final Reference
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St. Andrew’s High School School Involvement Make sure you become involved in school projects, become a Prefect, a Buddy, etc In S6, consider the Working with Others course
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St. Andrew’s High School The Personal Statement - Things to Consider Why this course Skills Achievements School Involvement Hobbies Interests Work Experience
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St. Andrew’s High School Accuracy in the Personal Statement Be very careful about spelling and grammar Statement must be own work Prepare the Statement on a word document then copy and paste onto the Application Form
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St. Andrew’s High School The Importance of Deadlines High Tariff course applications must have completed all of form by beg Oct. Pre application tests must be completed. Begin working on the Application soon after log-in details are given – Mid-September The earlier the Application is completed, the more help can be given by the UCAS Tutors Deadline for completed form – Mid/End – November
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St. Andrew’s High School Advice: Use all five options available on the form Choose the COURSE that suits you, not necessarily the University Research your options thoroughly before you decide which course
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St. Andrew’s High School UCAS Website Become familiar with the UCAS Website 3 Sections: Applicants Parents Advisers Lots of useful information on the website – everything you need to know Also use University sites
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St. Andrew’s High School Other Useful Websites PlanIt Plus My World of Work www.prospects.ac.uk
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