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University Applications
University of Hertfordshire
ucas.com
• UCAS: University & College Admissions Service
• One online form to apply for your five courses
• Information about courses and universities
• Act as a bridge between you and universities
What do universities look for?
• Students who will complete the course (Retention)
• Students who will contribute to the course, the department and the
University
- Teamwork, flexibility, interest in wider world and evidence of an
active life
• Students who will enhance the university’s reputation
What goes on a UCAS form?
• Your GCSE grades
• AS grades and predicted A Level grades (or equivalent course)
• Reference from a teacher
• Personal statement written by you
• Most universities will use only this application to decide if they
should make you an offer
Personal Statements
A good template
Paragraph/s Content
Opening • Why do you want to study the course?
2 and 3 • How your interest in the subject/s developed
• Include details of wider reading and exploration
• Work experience relevant to the subject
Closing • Extra-Curricular Activities
• Positions of responsibility
• How you will make the most of your place outside
your studies
• Career goals
Use positive language
• I am a dedicated team member of…
• I excelled at…
• I am committed
• I have succeeded at…
• I persuaded…
• I achieved…
• I have experience of…
Opening sentences
1st few words of personal statements
(2000 surveyed)
1. I have always ……… (808)
2. My interest in …….. (372)
3. I would like to study… (363)
4. I have chosen ….. (261)
5. My decision to …….. (196)
Example: Computer Science
I would like to continue a study Mathematics
but would also like to develop my interest in
computing. I am especially interested in
artefitial intelligence systems as they
incorporate aspects of psychology, linguistics
and philosophy.
Example: Law
Guilty!!! I confess!!! I want to study Law!!!
What happens next?
• Tracking number from UCAS
• Universities must let you know their decisions by the end of March
• Invitation to interview
• Conditional offer
– A place is offered if the applicant meets certain conditions,
usually based on exam results
• Unconditional offer
• Unsuccessful application
Replying to offers
• Deadline will be displayed in Track
• Deadline is different for everyone
• Reply to each offer with one of the following responses:
– firm acceptance
– insurance acceptance
• Only if first choice is a conditional offer
• Do not need to have an insurance choice
– decline
• If you decline all offers, you are eligible for Extra or Clearing
What to do next
• Work to get the best grades
that you can achieve
• Have a look at www.ucas.com
• Go on Open Days
• Ask advice from
teachers/parents/Year 13s
Thank you for your attention
Any questions?

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Applying to University

  • 2. ucas.com • UCAS: University & College Admissions Service • One online form to apply for your five courses • Information about courses and universities • Act as a bridge between you and universities
  • 3.
  • 4. What do universities look for? • Students who will complete the course (Retention) • Students who will contribute to the course, the department and the University - Teamwork, flexibility, interest in wider world and evidence of an active life • Students who will enhance the university’s reputation
  • 5. What goes on a UCAS form? • Your GCSE grades • AS grades and predicted A Level grades (or equivalent course) • Reference from a teacher • Personal statement written by you • Most universities will use only this application to decide if they should make you an offer
  • 6. Personal Statements A good template Paragraph/s Content Opening • Why do you want to study the course? 2 and 3 • How your interest in the subject/s developed • Include details of wider reading and exploration • Work experience relevant to the subject Closing • Extra-Curricular Activities • Positions of responsibility • How you will make the most of your place outside your studies • Career goals
  • 7.
  • 8. Use positive language • I am a dedicated team member of… • I excelled at… • I am committed • I have succeeded at… • I persuaded… • I achieved… • I have experience of…
  • 9. Opening sentences 1st few words of personal statements (2000 surveyed) 1. I have always ……… (808) 2. My interest in …….. (372) 3. I would like to study… (363) 4. I have chosen ….. (261) 5. My decision to …….. (196)
  • 10. Example: Computer Science I would like to continue a study Mathematics but would also like to develop my interest in computing. I am especially interested in artefitial intelligence systems as they incorporate aspects of psychology, linguistics and philosophy.
  • 11. Example: Law Guilty!!! I confess!!! I want to study Law!!!
  • 12. What happens next? • Tracking number from UCAS • Universities must let you know their decisions by the end of March • Invitation to interview • Conditional offer – A place is offered if the applicant meets certain conditions, usually based on exam results • Unconditional offer • Unsuccessful application
  • 13. Replying to offers • Deadline will be displayed in Track • Deadline is different for everyone • Reply to each offer with one of the following responses: – firm acceptance – insurance acceptance • Only if first choice is a conditional offer • Do not need to have an insurance choice – decline • If you decline all offers, you are eligible for Extra or Clearing
  • 14. What to do next • Work to get the best grades that you can achieve • Have a look at www.ucas.com • Go on Open Days • Ask advice from teachers/parents/Year 13s
  • 15. Thank you for your attention Any questions?