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Thinking of highereducation?



But don’t just take ourword for it... Does uni inspire your mind? Yes, absolutely. It gives youa passion to aspire to greater things, nurtures your soul andll k i i dibl i i



Higher education... whereshall I go? What shall I do?!So you’re set on going to uni.Great – you’ve made an excellent decision.But, there are more big decisions ahead.

Figuring it out

Stuck on what to study? Think about wconsider related topics. Higher educatBTECs or A levels. For example, if ELiterature, or Creative Writing. Or if yothat’ll play to your strengths, but is quitlike astrophysics or aerospace enginee

If you want to study more than one sminor (75/25) course. There are also unis offer ‘exible learnin g’. Take a

Go see for yourself City or eld campus? Close to the actioas important as nding the right subjedays to get a avour of different unis on the UCAS website: www.ucas.com

UCAS conventions are another great colleges, courses and careers – as well aEvery year we welcome up to 275,00across the UK. Find one happening ne

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Apply yourself!So, you know what, when and where you want tostudy. It’s time to start applying. Here’s what youneed to know...

The applicationRegister for our online Applyapplication. There’s lots of informyou through the process.

Personal statementThough it might look like ‘yet opportunity you’ll get to showcaseto universities and colleges that persuade them you’d be a great stu

The key to making a powerful paction. It’ll take a while to get it rparents, teachers and advisers. Th– it’s that important.

There’s more advice, and a numwww.ucas.com/personalstatement

Did you know...The unis you’ve applied to won’tonly nd out after you’ve accepteoffer, or if you decline all of your

Meet the deadline!If you’re applying through a schocare of your references. Often th

• explore your options• decide on a subject• search for courses• check entry

requirements

• apply online• wait to hear back

from course providers• attend an

interview/audition• reply to any offers

you get• see if you meet the

conditions and getaccepted

choosingcourses

applying

startingyourcourse

• m ake sure your nanceis sorted

• buy course materials• check social options and get ready to go!

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Get in!So, you submit your application, and then what?There’s no point curling up into a ball during the(admittedly nail-biting) wait to hear if you’ve gota place at your chosen uni or college.As each uni makes its decision about your application, we’ll let you know.Even if you don’t get the offer you want, hope isn’t lost. For the full lowdown visit:www.ucas.com/tracking-your-application .

Stay on TrackTrack is the online system you will use to Think of it as a continuation of ‘Apply’ – You may be invited to an interview or auditiof work – like an essay or portfolio. This irespond accordingly.

If you’re offered a place...We email you as soon as one of your chosenyou to log in to Track to review the offer dtwo types of offer:

• Conditional – a place is reserved for yset. These are usually academic – such

• Unconditional – you’ve met all entry academic requirements, for example cri

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Money, money, money...There’s no denying that higher education costs a lotof money, but that shouldn’t stop you from pursuing auni place. There are lots of different options available– wherever you live, wherever you want to study.

Did you know...UCAS doesn’t arrange student nour website to point you to the rstudentnance .

How much?There are two main nancial oblistudent: the cost of studying and the

Currently tuition fees can cost up to the UK and where you study (unles– then you don’t pay any fees at all)up that amount every autumn.

Student nanceYou can apply for Maintenance Gamount you get depends on how mu

Tuition Fee Loans are also availabgraduate, and when you’re earning

Student nance applications can usuuni, so don’t wait for your results. your course starts.

Need more?Additional funding’s available for tand those with disabilities. There’sfor those who are interested in teach

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Other optionsYou might feel like taking a breather from educationbefore making any big decisions. Uni may be on thecards, but there are other options too. There’s loadsyou could do when you leave school or college – evenif you’re not sure of your long-term plans.

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Don’t be a stranger!As well as our information-packed website, we’vea strong social media presence, a UCAS blog, anda video channel with ‘how-to’ guides on everythingfrom applying to starting uni. Take a look...

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ucasonline• Twitter: www.twitter.com/ucas_online• Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/ucas• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ucas_online• Google+: plus.google.com/+ucasonlineofficial• And, of course there’s: www.ucas.com

Key datesThe application cycle besome of the key dates w

• 15 October: application deadliin medicine, dentistry or veterin

• 15 January: application deadl

• 25 February: Extra opens.

• 24 March: application deadlin

• 30 June: last date to submit ap

• 2 July: last date to apply throug

• 5 August: Scottish results day.

• 14 August: A level results day

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