On line UCAS Application ............. It is a good idea to print this page!
Start by typing the address http://www.ucas.com/students/apply/ into your browser. Works best with Firefox browser.
Select student Login 2010.
Choose register on the first occasion.
Choose the option "a school or college"
When you are asked for buzzword, type in issecandidate
When asked for your tutor group, the right answer is "don't know"
Carefully type your personal details. Make sure there are no spelling errors and you've typed your name as it appears on your passport. Do not enter nicknames! Continue answering questions until the end.
You are now ready to start completing your UCAS on line application form. Make sure you don't lose your login and password codes.
Start by returning to http://www.ucas.com/students/apply/ and type in your login and password.
Fill in the personal information, making sure that the institution and course codes are correctly filled.
Your personal statement, which you may already have written using a word processor, can be copied and pasted into the UCAS application. You may save your partially completed form at any time and continue with it sometime later. Click here for more tips on personal statements.
At all times I can view your partially filled on-line application form but cannot edit it, or make changes. If necessary, I could e-mail you with comments and suggestions.
When you are fully satisfied that you have completed the form to the best of your ability, you may press the 'send' button. At this point, you will need to make a credit card entry for payment. This final step will "ready" your application for me. I will then add my recommendation letter in the body of your application form and send it on to UCAS in the UK. At this point, I could still send it back to you for editing if I discover any imperfections.
15 October 2009: Last date for receipt of on-line applications to OxfordUniversity,Universityof Cambridge and courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science or veterinary medicine.
15 January 2010: Deadline for on-line applications from UK and EU students to be guaranteed equal academic consideration.
26 February 2010: Applicants can refer themselves through Extra for the first time.
31 March 2010: Universities and colleges should aim to have sent decisions on all applications received by 15 January.
5 May 2010: Outstanding replies from applicants declined by default where the last decision from universities and colleges was received by 31 March (except those living outside the EU, those governed by the Route B timetable or Extra).
8 May 2010: Outstanding decisions from universities and colleges on applications received by 15 January are rejected by default.
5 June 2010: Outstanding replies from applicants declined by default where the last decision from universities and colleges was received by 8 May (except those governed by Route B timetable or Extra).
30 June 2010: Final deadline for receipt of applications for immediate consideration. Those received after this date held for Clearing.
6 July 2010: Outstanding replies from applicants declined by default where the last decision from universities and colleges was received by 12 June (except those living outside the EU whose last decision reached UCAS after 8 May, those governed by Route B timetable or Extra). Last date for applicants to refer themselves through Extra.
14 July 2010: Outstanding replies declined by default where last decision received by 12 June (all applicants except Extra).
20 July 2010: Outstanding decisions on applications received by 30 June and Extra referrals rejected by default.
In your personal statement you should try to include the following:
Your reasons for choosing the course
Do you enjoy the subject and why?
What aspects of the course do you enjoy?
Do you look forward to studying the subject in more depth?
Do you look forward to putting your theory into practice?
Do you possess certain skills needed for the course? Which ones?
Any work experience you have, and any skills you gained while doing it? For example:
Working to deadlines
Diplomacy
Problem solving
Using initiative
Communication skills
When you write your personal statement remember the following:
Organise your material so that it is an informative and interesting read
Write clearly and try not to pack in too much information
Only write things that you are prepared to talk about at an interview
Don't repeat material already on the application form
Think about the impression you want to give
Don't describe what courses you are doing now
Don't ramble or fill in space with irrelevant information
Don't say that you prefer one University to another
Don't forget to sound interesting