1. ISM Junior University Kick Off

2. Studying in the UK
• UCAS
• Choosing a Course
• Applying
• Tracking an Application
• Receiving an Offer
• Accepting an Offer
• Fees
• Question and Answer Time

3. UCAS
• All applications to study in
the UK use the University
and College Admissions
Service known as UCAS.
• UCAS is where you search
for a course, make the
online application and track
your progress.
• The URL of the website is
http://www.ucas.com

4. Application Dates
1st September – 15th October 1st September – 15th January
• Applications to either the • The first due date for all
University of Oxford or the other applications is always
University of Cambridge. 15th January.
• Applications to study • Applications received after
Medicine, Dentistry or this date are still accepted
Veterinary Medicine at ALL but may not be given equal
other UK universities. consideration.

5. UCAS Overview
• Applicants are allowed five choices.
• UCAS guarantees invisibility of application.
• There are four parts to the application:
i. Online application form
ii. Personal statement
iii. Predicted grades
iv. Teacher recommendation
• The same application is received by all your chosen colleges
and universities at the same time.

6. Choosing A Course
• For IB diploma students, your choice of university will be
heavily influenced by your predicted grades.
• For IB certificate students, it will normally be necessary to
take a foundation year before beginning an undergraduate
degree.
• Information about course requirements can be found on the
UCAS website.

7. The Course Search Process

8. Home / EU / International

9. Finding a Course

10. Entering a Subject

11. University of Aberdeen

12. University of Edinburgh

13. Entry Profile

14. Qualifications required

15. Making An Application
• Before making an application, research all of your options
thoroughly.
• Find a good fit for you and don’t be influenced by the choices
of others.
• Will you choose a campus university or a city university?
• Get your strategy right. What is the highest number of points
you can reach? Do you need a safety?

16. The Application Form
• Bio-data
• Personal Statement
• Predicted Grades
• Letter of Recommendation
from a Teacher

17. Tracking Your Application
• UCAS Tracking Number
• Time Scale
• Receiving Conditional Offers
• Firm and Insurance Choices
• Final Confirmation

18. Fees and Other Costs
• Home / EU Status
• Overseas Status
• Cost of Living
• Accommodation
• Lifestyle
• Any Questions?

19. Contact Details
E-mail:
birchenalld@ismanila.org
Telephone:
(02) 840 8437

20. ISM Junior University Kick Off