Aspire to

Aim Higher

2011 -2012

The Application Process

Most students will apply to University

through UCAS

Some exceptions, for example Art/Design,

Performing Arts

Applications opened on September 1st

Oxford and Cambridge due by October 15th

Other universities by January 15th BUT the

earlier the better!

Some Art and Design courses 24th March

All Students will go through the process of

filling in the form

Those who choose to send it will pay £11 for

one choice or £22 for up to five choices

Just because you apply doesn’t mean you

have to go but it does keep options open

So What’s happened So Far?

April – Higher Education Conference UKC

June – Taster days at universities

July – UCAS day

ALSO…

Group careers session

Individual careers sessions

Tutor input on personal statements

What Happens Now?

Working with Miss Power

Tutor support ongoing

Complete personal statements

Make university choices

Ensure early application

Once You’ve Applied

Universities will make offers, some will interview

By 31 March, universities and colleges

should aim to have sent decisions on all

applications received by 15 January.

Accept one firm and one insurance. Consider order and meet the deadline

Choose wisely, based on UCAS points

Apply for finance and bursaries

5 May

Outstanding replies from applicants declined

by default where the last decision from

universities and colleges was received by 31

March

30 June

Final deadline for receipt of applications

for immediate consideration. Those

received after this date held for Clearing

Await results!!

16 August 2012 - Results

www.ucas.com/parents

http://direct.gov.uk/StudentFinance/

Apply to The James and Cecile Johnson Charitable Trust – 31st May

Thursday 22nd

September

1-2pm

OR

2.30 – 4.30pm

In the Theatre