1. Next Steps

2. I applied on time, what now? Have you: // Applied within the September - January deadline? // Selected between 1-5 choices // Sent off a personal statement within the 4,000 character limit // Attached a reference from a teacher // Heard back from all choices? // Confirmed your Firm and Insurance choice? Have you: // Applied within the September - January deadline? // Selected between 1-5 choices // Sent off a personal statement within the 4,000 character limit // Attached a reference from a teacher // Heard back from all choices? // Confirmed your Firm and Insurance choice?

3. // Conditional: Dependent on results // Unconditional: No strings attached! Once you have had responses from ALL of the institutions you have applied to you need to choose your: // Firm: Your first choice // Insurance: Your second choice // Inform UCAS which two offers you want to accept // Choose wisely! // Conditional: Dependent on results // Unconditional: No strings attached! Once you have had responses from ALL of the institutions you have applied to you need to choose your: // Firm: Your first choice // Insurance: Your second choice // Inform UCAS which two offers you want to accept // Choose wisely! Types of Offers..

4. Working out UCAS Points SubjectLevelGradeUCAS Points HistoryASC40 EnglishASB50 PsychologyASB50 BiologyASC40 PsychologyA LevelC80 EnglishA LevelB100 BiologyA LevelC80

5. //Submitted online to UCAS //UCAS send it off //Assessed/ Interview //All decisions made by 31 st March //UCAS accepts/rejects your place on TRACK //Now you just have to wait and focus on your exams… //Submitted online to UCAS //UCAS send it off //Assessed/ Interview //All decisions made by 31 st March //UCAS accepts/rejects your place on TRACK //Now you just have to wait and focus on your exams… What happens to my application now?

6. UCAS Track

7. //UCAS Extra (February-June) //Clearing (August) // Adjustment (15 th -31 st August) //Re-sit current course & reapply next year Or take a different direction! //UCAS Extra (February-June) //Clearing (August) // Adjustment (15 th -31 st August) //Re-sit current course & reapply next year Or take a different direction! What if I don’t get an offer?

8. Services on A level results day 00:01 07:30 08:00 17:00 20:00 06:00 ▪ Clearing vacancies displayed on UCAS search tool ▪ Adviser Track went live ▪ Contact Centre opened ▪ ‘Full’ Track went live ▪ Clearing additions available ▪ ‘Restricted’ Track & Exam Results Helpline went live ▪ Contact Centre, ERH and Social Media Hub closed ▪ Social Media support started

9. At the heart of connecting people to higher education How to contact the Schools & Colleges team telephone - 0845 123 8001 fax - 01242 544 561 8:30am – 5:30pm @ucas_centres Applicants/Parents: 0871 468 0 468

10. UCAS Next Steps Video https://www.ucas.com/connect/videos/ next-steps-after-results-how

11. Turning five into two…. //Open Days //Campus Visits //Look around the area //Visit accommodation //How realistic are the conditions of your offers? Turning five into two…. //Open Days //Campus Visits //Look around the area //Visit accommodation //How realistic are the conditions of your offers? Narrowing the field…

12. Personal Factors //Where is the institution - close to home? //How good are the study facilities? //What is the leisure and social life like? //Part Time Job Opportunities //Bursaries Available Personal Factors //Where is the institution - close to home? //How good are the study facilities? //What is the leisure and social life like? //Part Time Job Opportunities //Bursaries Available Narrowing the field…

13. Student Finance England is open from February-May What do I have to pay back? //Tuition Fee //Maintenance Loan Doesn’t have to be repaid until you are earning £21,000+ per year. Student Finance England is open from February-May What do I have to pay back? //Tuition Fee //Maintenance Loan Doesn’t have to be repaid until you are earning £21,000+ per year. When can I apply for Finance?

14. What money can I keep? Look at: Student Finance England Calculator // Maintenance Grant // Scholarships // Bursaries 3-5 days after registration the money will be in your account. Look at: Student Finance England Calculator // Maintenance Grant // Scholarships // Bursaries 3-5 days after registration the money will be in your account.

15. When do I apply? //As soon as chosen Firm/Insurance //Choose Accommodation (Pick 3) //Deposit from March-September Most Universities guarantee halls of residence for all first year students. Clearing? // First come, first served. Universities may use external companies for their accommodation so check! When do I apply? //As soon as chosen Firm/Insurance //Choose Accommodation (Pick 3) //Deposit from March-September Most Universities guarantee halls of residence for all first year students. Clearing? // First come, first served. Universities may use external companies for their accommodation so check! Applying for Accommodation

16. Rosanna Lord Student Engagement & Recruitment Rosanna.lord@beds.ac.uk www.beds.ac.uk Any questions? University of Bedfordshire: Applicant Days: March Open Days: June, October, November