Applications to Higher Education

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Applying to uni is a big thing, below are all our articles covering this area to help you at each stage of the process. Why not also view our "Applying to University Channel"?

General Pointers

• All applicants considering Oxbridge should also read Applications To Oxbridge.
• Applicants to international universities should see Applications to International Universities.
• Applicants for Medicine should also refer to Medicine.
• Applicants may also wish to refer to the University Glossary for help with the terminology used by UCAS and universities.

Knowing the Procedure

• UCAS: A general outline of the application process.
• UCAS: Important Dates for 2009-2010
• UCAS Tariff: An explanation of how UCAS values certain qualifications.
• Understanding conditional offers

Making the right decisions

• Ten Steps to Applying to University: How to choose the right university.
• How to Avoid Getting 5 Rejections
• Open Days: Where to find open days and how to make the most of them.
• HE Conventions: A guide to help you when you go to a Higher Education Convention.
• University Accommodation Policies
• Where to find further advice

Optimising your application

• How to Use the UCAS Apply Online Interface
• Late applications
• Personal Statement FAQ
• Writing Your Personal Statement
• Personal Statement Library
• Admissions Tests

I've sent my application... what now?

• UCAS Track: tracking your application, replying to your offers, making changes to your application, and post-application FAQs.
• No offers, or changed your mind? Check out UCAS Extra

I've got my offers... what do I do next?

• Read up on picking your Firm and Insurance universities once you've got all your offers.
• Made your choices and want to change your mind? Read Being released from your Firm or Insurance

On Results Day

• Guide to Results Day: What to expect on results day when things go well, or not so well. If things don't go well, have a look at the Guide to Clearing.
• TSR can provide help on results day (including Clearing): the 2006 Clearing list thread is available here. Some 2007 information is available here. The Clearing 2008 thread is here.
• See the TSR Freshers' Pack for when you're getting ready to go to university.

Also See

• UCAS Website
• Contact UCAS
• UCAS Offer Email
• A-Z of University Courses - each course guide may have a section on applying for that subject.
• University Help