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UCAS Applications
UCAS Applications
Overview
Overview
Apply through UCAS in fall of Y13
May select 5 choices
When making a decision on your application, universities consider
Predicted grades (A-level and IB)
IGCSE scores
Personal statement
Reference
Personal statement
You will write 1 personal statement for your UCAS application that is sent to all 5 choices.
Your personal statement is academic in nature and the purpose is to demonstrate your passion and academic knowledge in your chosen course.
Thus, most students choose courses that are similar for their 5 choices.
Important factors to consider in uni research
Important factors to consider in uni research
Course
Entry requirements
A-levels/IB grades
IGCSE grades
Required/recommended subjects
Residency requirements (nursing, paramedics, OT)
Course structure
Modules offered
How you are taught
Who is teaching you
How you are assessed
Opportunities for internships and/or study abroad
Preparation in Y12
Preparation in Y12
Pursue wider reading in your subject area
Consider starting a journal to track books, articles, podcasts, youtube channels, MOOCs/online courses, etc
Research unis online and in-person if possible
Determine if you need to take any admissions tests
Resources
Resources
Course Exploration
Course Exploration
Career exploration
Career exploration
Researching universities
Researching universities
Recommended search websites
Maia Learning
Individual university websites
Online information sessions
Virtual tours
League Tables
UK University League Tables and Rankings - Complete University Guide
Using the “average entry tariff” column can help you understand the academic profile of competitive students for each course (UCAS Tariff Points - Calculate)
Connecting with current university students
Home - StudentStream: Video content from universities
Tanglin Trust School - Alumni Online Community (tts.edu.sg): Review university perspectives from TTS alumni
Chat to students | UCAS: Connect with current students at uni via online chat
Social Media: Follow official university or student accounts to get a sense of environment and atmosphere
Course Specific Resources
Course Specific Resources
Conservatoires
Engineering
British Council - Study Engineering in UK
Law
Liberal Arts
Medicine
Psychology
British Psychological Society - Find accredited programmes
Financing your education
Financing your education
Fee Status: UKCISA - Home or overseas fees: the basics
Scholarships
Disability Support Services
Disability Support Services
UK universities will have a Disability Support Office with dedicated advisors to help students. A quick google search of disability support + the university name is the best way to find information on how each university will support your individual needs.
Support for disabled students – UCAS
University guide for disabled students (thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk)
Autism Resources
Super Curricular Activities & Wider Reading
Super Curricular Activities & Wider Reading
What are they?
What are they?
Super curricular activities are anything that students do to explore their subject beyond the curriculum.
Allows students to confirm themselves that they are genuinely interested and committed to the subject.
Students are able to expose themselves to higher level content to prepare them for degree level study
Students can demonstrate through their super curricular activities that they have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Examples
Examples
Extra reading
Podcasts
Project work
Documentaries
YouTube videos
MOOCs/Online courses
Extension problems
Work experience
Research experience
Volunteering
Selection of online resources
Selection of online resources
Oxbridge Application Timeline
Oxbridge Application Timeline
Year 12
Year 12
Attend one to one meetings with your university counsellor
Research courses and requirements
Make a note of testing and portfolio requirements as well
Engage in academic enrichment activities, supra curriculars and prep
First draft of personal statement due before the summer break
Set up your UCAS account
Take the UCAT if needed (share your scores with your University counsellor- total overall score and individual sections breakdown)
Research colleges and accommodation
Attend Oxbridge workshops (Term 2)
Year 13 - September
Year 13 - September
Finalise your personal statement
Continue to engage in academic enrichment activities, supra curriculars and prep
Registration opens for any Oxford and Cambridge testing (please check your specific course requirements)
LNAT test dates start
All Oxford, Cambridge, medicine applications: Complete UCAS and Review and Submit by internal deadline
Year 13 - October/November
Year 13 - October/November
BMAT test
Oxbridge admissions tests
Check UCAS track for updates
Inform your University Counsellor of any all interview requests
Mock Oxbridge interviews for students called to interview
Year 13 - December
Year 13 - December
Oxbridge interview students
Medicine interviews
Information about choosing a course
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