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Essential Guide to UCAS Applications for 2010 University Admissions

This guide provides crucial information on UCAS and CAO online applications for universities in the UK and Ireland. Learn how to navigate the UCAS form, complete personal details, choose universities and courses, and write a standout personal statement. Key points include preparing your educational history, providing employment information, and submitting a confidential reference. Additionally, tips for successful course choice and preparation for admission tests are outlined, ensuring that you're ready for the 2010 university application process.

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Essential Guide to UCAS Applications for 2010 University Admissions

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  1. UCAS Training Thurs/Fri 3rd/4th September 2009

  2. Applications • UCAS – On-line applications for universities in England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland • CAO – On-line applications for universities in the Republic of Ireland • Direct application – On-line applications for St. Mary’s College Belfast (Teaching and Liberal Arts) • Direct application – QUB: School of Nursing and Midwifery, (BSc Honours) • Further/Higher Education Colleges – check arrangements as they offer a variety of courses

  3. The UCAS Form • Apply 2010 – ‘How To’ guide at UCAStv

  4. The UCAS Form 2 • Personal Details – Name, address etc. • Additional Information – Nationality etc. • Choices – Universities and specific courses • Education – GCSE, A/S achieved and A2 pending • Employment – Employer’s name etc. • Statement – Personal statement • Confidential Reference from school – Data form

  5. The UCAS Form 3 • www.ucas.com • Apply • Register/Log in to use Apply 2010 (Not 2009) • Register, (ONCE only) - NB: If your surname begins with Mc e.g. McKee, there should be no spaces between the McK • E-mail user@c2kni.net • See hand-out on accessing e-mail from home • Record UCAS user name and password in a file and folder called UCAS in ‘my documents’

  6. Examining Boards • GCSE • A/S and A2

  7. The Personal Statement • Personal Statement - ‘How To’ guide at UCAStv

  8. Personal Statement 2 • My career interests and aspirations • My work experience – health-related courses, teaching etc. need a lot of detail. This is a very important section. • My academic skills, interests and achievements. Mention A/S repeats if relevant. • My contribution to school life • My other interests and hobbies • A conclusion

  9. Personal Statement 3 • Keep the statement personal. No two statements should be similar. Use of software on the UCAS site to detect copying. • Concentrate on skills developed and insights gained rather than just saying what happened. • Ensure that your work is clear and accurate eg. spelling, punctuation etc. • Ask an adult or trusted friend to read your work before asking a teacher to look at it.

  10. Choosing Courses • Choosing Courses – ‘How To’ guide at UCAStv

  11. Admissions Tests • UCAS Students: Admissions tests • http://www.stpatricksacademy.org.uk/CourseRequirements.doc (QUB and UU only)

  12. University of Liverpool? • If you have a specific interest in this university leave your name and the name of the course you are interested in with the teacher at the end of the day. A representative of the university may be able to visit the school.

  13. CAO • Universities in Irish Republic • Register on-line at www.cao.ie • You will need a credit card number • Type in personal details • Rank order courses in order of preference • No personal statement or confidential reference

  14. What Next? • Research courses very carefully • Draft a personal statement • Take advice from family, friends and members of staff • Study! Remember you will only meet the grade requirements if you commit yourself to hard work • Good Luck!

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