UCAS: University applications (UK)

Conferencing sessions are available on Tuesdays during Period 7 offering guidance on how to apply to universities in the UK. They will cover a range of different aspects, from choices of courses and universities to advice on Personal Statements and other components of the application process. Please email Ms Brookfield abrookfield@worth.org.uk with an expression of interest in joining the session.

In the meantime, below are some useful links to support students as they research and define their higher education plans:

• UCAS – the application platform: https://www.ucas.com/

• Unifrog – for research and profiling: https://www.unifrog.org/ (Please request log-in details from Ms Brookfield if you do not already have these.)

• Lawyer Portal – for specialist guidance about law as a career: https://www.thelawyerportal.com/

• Medic Portal - for specialist guidance about medicine as a career: https://www.themedicportal.com/

• Oxford University: http://www.ox.ac.uk/

• Cambridge University: https://www.cam.ac.uk/

• Prospects: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree

• Studential, offers exemplar Personal Statements, commented: https://www.studential.com/personal-statement-examples