1. UCAS

2. Welcome to UCAS 1. Choose your Course(s) 2. Apply through UCAS.com 3. Track your application 4. Extra and Clearing

3. 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

4. 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

5. Degree courses with advanced entry Scottish Universities Articulation Arrangements UCAS Entry Requirements

6. 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

7. Planitplus UCAS MyWorldof Work Course Search Websites

8. UCAS Choices: Video

9. UCAS Apply Buzzword cogc2016 5 Choices Online Application Complete by 30 Nov 15

10. www.ucas.com Text

11. Personal Statements: are they that important?

12. 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.

13. How to write a Personal Statement: Video Click on the link and hit ‘full screen’ to watch video Personal Statements

14. 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

15. 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

16. Higher Education Event Wednesday 7 October 10:00am – 3.00pmScottish Universities and SAAS Information Sessions: Universities 10-12 noon Walk through stalls 1pm to 3pm

17. 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

18. Tracking your Application Once you have received your welcome e-mail 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

19. 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 email: careers@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk Or Call: 0141 566 4214 or 1563 or 4281 (NHS) 0141 271 4229 (Rogart St) 0141 565 2777 or 4217 (Riverside)