UCAS Guide
We have produced a useful UCAS guide with advice on the applications process and Frequently Asked Questions.
Career Presentations
To support your son/daughter we will have a series of presentations from a variety of professions.
See attached details: Career Presentations
UCAS/Progression support
We will also have presentations directly linked to the UCAS process, from how to write a personal statement to student finance:
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Day/Date at 8.45am |
Organisation |
Speaker |
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Fri 7th June |
Cambridge University Homerton |
Mr Fergus Powell |
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Fri 21st June |
Kings College London |
Mr Calum Hebron & Natalie |
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Fri 28th June |
ASK Apprenticeships (Education & Employers) |
Menna El-Guindy & Annette |
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Fri 5th July |
Brunel University |
Ms Becky Robson |
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Fri 12th July |
University of Westminster |
Mr Nathan Gilpin |
Key dates for 2019-20 (Apply 2020)
September 2019: UCAS applications can be submitted from this date
13th September 2019: Internal deadline for all Oxbridge and Vet/Med applications to be completed
29th November 2019: Internal deadline for all applications to be completed
February 2020: UCAS Extra Opens
May 2020: Decisions due for all applications submitted before January
July 2020: Last date to apply to UCAS Extra for 2019 entry
July 2019: Clearing for 2019 entry opens
13th August 2020: Adjustment for 2020 entry opens
14th August 2020: A Level results day
October 2020: Final date to apply through Clearing
UCAS key terms guide https://www.ucas.com/ucas-terms-explained
Applications
In most cases students will apply to five universities
It is important to consider reserve choice carefully, in line with expected results
Entry criteria for ‘insurance’ choice should be different to the ‘firm’ or aspirational choice.
Supporting applications
You may wish to support for your son/daughter by:
Information and further guidance can be found at: https://www.ucas.com/
Including:
Watching the UCAS for parents in under 90 seconds video
Signing up to receive UCAS email updates
Downloading the UCAS Parent Guide
Using the parent information tool to help with the application process
If you've met and exceeded conditions for your firm choice, you might be thinking about looking for an alternative course. Advice for Adjustment can be found here: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/apply-and-track/results/ucas-adjustment-if-youve-done-better-expected
If you’re applying through Clearing, find out what to do, and how to apply. Advice for Clearing can be found here: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/results-confirmation-and-clearing/what-clearing