University Counselling Office May 29, 2025
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To the Class of 2025
To the Class of 2025
On behalf of the UCO Team, CONGRATULATIONS!
It has been an absolute pleasure working with each of you and supporting you throughout your college/university application journey.
While it is bittersweet to see you leave, we are thrilled for the exciting new chapter that lies ahead for you.
Please note that all final transcripts will be sent to U.S. and U.K. universities by July 6, following the processing of your final IB exam results and the subsequent updates to your transcripts. Additionally, final grades will be updated on OUAC around the same time.
Between now and then, you may receive emails or reminders from U.S. and U.K. institutions regarding your “final report” or transcripts. These reminders are simply routine notifications from universities to ensure documents are submitted. Please be assured, these will be sent on the stated date above — so there is no need to worry about the timing.
Once again, we wish you all the best as you embark on this exciting new journey!
May your future be bright and filled with further success!
Warm regards,
The UCO Team
Year 11 | UChicago workshops
Year 11 | UChicago workshops
While hosted by the University of Chicago, next week’s workshops will be relevant to any student considering an application to a US college in 2025-26.
Students are invited to this week-long virtual event, The College Experience: From Application to Graduation. From June 2 – 5, you can learn about new, helpful college search resources. All events will be conducted virtually.
Monday, June 2, 7-8 p.m. CDT: Essay Writing Workshop
Veronica Hauad, Deputy Dean of Admissions, will discuss how essays can add an important perspective to a student’s application and will explore how different kinds of essays are considered in a contextual review process.
Tuesday, June 3, 7-8 p.m. CDT: Student Pathways at UChicago
Join us for a panel of UChicago students and young alumni as they discuss their personal experiences getting to and through college. A range of panelists from a variety of backgrounds, including military veterans and transfer students will elaborate on the different ways in which their backgrounds have enhanced and informed their experiences.
Wednesday, June 4, 7-8 p.m. CDT: Excellence and Experience at UChicago: Finding Your College Fit
Wondering how to build your college list? UChicago admissions officers will explore how to find the right college for you, followed by a panel of first-generation UChicago students discussing their experiences finding their college fit. Whether you are going to be the first in your family to attend college, the first to move out of state, or the first to try something completely new and different, these are events for everyone.
Thursday, June 5, 7-8 p.m. CDT: Case Studies
This is your chance to see what an application looks like and how applications are reviewed! Together, you and an admissions officer will review applications and decide who is admitted, waitlisted, or denied admission. See you in the committee room!
All are welcome!
SAT and ACT registrations
SAT and ACT registrations
SAT registration is now open for the 2025-26 testing year. Most Year 11's take their first SAT in the spring, and many take it again in the fall of their senior year to improve their score.
The ACT registration for 2025-26 testing year will be open soon. Keep checking The ACT website to see when test registration opens.
Upcoming 2025-26 Dates
Upcoming 2025-26 Dates
UAT-UK admissions tests
UAT-UK admissions tests
Many programmes students may consider applying to in the UK will require a test to be taken as part of their application. Depending on the program and the university they are applying to, these tests must be registered ahead of time. As always, work closely with your individual counsellor to receive guidance and direction on next steps. Below is brief timeline for your planning, registration and test taking.
Key dates for October test dates
July 31, 2025: Bookings for the October sitting open
September 8, 2025: Booking deadline for candidates with Access Arrangements
September 29, 2025: General booking deadline
Applicants can choose to take the test in October or January. Cambridge applicants must take the test in October. Applicants may only sit the test once in any application cycle.
ESAT: October 9–10
TMUA: October 13–14
TARA: October 15–16
Key dates for January test dates
October 27: Bookings for the January sitting open
December 1: Booking deadline for candidates with Access Arrangements
December 19: General booking deadline
ESAT: January 6–7, 2026
TMUA: January 8–9, 2026
TARA: January 12–13, 2026
Test format and preparation
ESAT (UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng and MEng require Maths 1 and any two out of Physics, Maths 2, Chemistry and Biology)
TARA Preparation materials, including past papers, are available on the Prepare page. TARA materials will be added later this month.
Costs
Fees depend on the test centre location, not an applicant’s nationality or home address.
Test results
Universities will receive test results directly, candidates do not need to send us their scores.
Non UAT-UK admissions tests
Many programmes will continue to use non-UAT-UK admissions tests in the 2026 cycle. This includes the UCAT for MBBS Medicine and LNAT for LLB Law (all courses). You can find full details of test or selection requirements for each programme in UCAS.
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