{"id":124,"date":"2023-05-06T01:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T01:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/?p=124"},"modified":"2024-01-24T13:48:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T13:48:31","slug":"ucas-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/","title":{"rendered":"UCAS Application Process For 2024 Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you thinking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/applying-to-university-uk\/\">applying to a university in the UK<\/a>? Here is everything you need to know to submit a <strong>UCAS application<\/strong>, in the admissions system for universities in the United Kingdom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how you can prepare the necessary documents to apply with peace of mind in this ultimate guide to the UCAS application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#UCAS_Application_Process\" title=\"UCAS Application Process\">UCAS Application Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Choose_your_university_course\" title=\"Choose your university course\">Choose your university course<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#UCAS_search_tool_start_research\" title=\"UCAS search tool: start research\">UCAS search tool: start research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Maximise_your_chances_of_success\" title=\"Maximise your chances of success\">Maximise your chances of success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#How_to_choose_your_university\" title=\"How to choose your university?\">How to choose your university?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#UCAS_Personal_Statement\" title=\"UCAS Personal Statement\">UCAS Personal Statement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#UCAS_Tariff_Points\" title=\"UCAS Tariff Points\">UCAS Tariff Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Reference_for_UCAS\" title=\"Reference for UCAS\">Reference for UCAS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#UCAS_fees\" title=\"UCAS fees\">UCAS fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#UCAS_application_deadlines\" title=\"UCAS application deadlines\">UCAS application deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Exception_on_UCAS\" title=\"Exception on UCAS\">Exception on UCAS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Oxbridge_Application_for_Oxford_and_Cambridge\" title=\"Oxbridge Application for Oxford and Cambridge\">Oxbridge Application for Oxford and Cambridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Medicine_dentistry_and_veterinary_application\" title=\"Medicine, dentistry and veterinary application\">Medicine, dentistry and veterinary application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Do_I_need_an_English_test_at_UCAS\" title=\"Do I need an English test at UCAS?\">Do I need an English test at UCAS?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#What_is_IELTS\" title=\"What is IELTS?\">What is IELTS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#What_is_TOEFL\" title=\"What is TOEFL?\">What is TOEFL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Cambridge_English_Advanced\" title=\"Cambridge English Advanced\">Cambridge English Advanced<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#UCAS_Application_Submission\" title=\"UCAS Application Submission\">UCAS Application Submission<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#UCAS_Track\" title=\"UCAS Track\">UCAS Track<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Interview_at_university\" title=\"Interview at university\">Interview at university<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Admission_tests\" title=\"Admission tests\">Admission tests<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Law_tests\" title=\"Law tests\">Law tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#The_Thinking_Skills_Assessment_TSA\" title=\"The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)\">The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Math_tests\" title=\"Math tests\">Math tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Medical_tests\" title=\"Medical tests\">Medical tests<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#UCAS_Extra\" title=\"UCAS Extra\">UCAS Extra<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Who_can_use_UCAS_Extra\" title=\"Who can use UCAS Extra?\">Who can use UCAS Extra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#How_to_use_UCAS_Extra\" title=\"How to use UCAS Extra?\">How to use UCAS Extra?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#UCAS_Clearing\" title=\"UCAS Clearing\">UCAS Clearing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Who_can_use_Clearing\" title=\"Who can use Clearing?\">Who can use Clearing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#How_to_apply_for_Clearing\" title=\"How to apply for Clearing?\">How to apply for Clearing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Tips_for_UCAS_Application\" title=\"Tips for UCAS Application\">Tips for UCAS Application<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Anticipate\" title=\"Anticipate\">Anticipate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Check_out_the_documentation_available_on_the_UCAS_website\" title=\"Check out the documentation available on the UCAS website\">Check out the documentation available on the UCAS website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Take_care_of_your_English\" title=\"Take care of your English\">Take care of your English<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application\/#Final_Thoughts_on_UCAS_Application\" title=\"Final Thoughts on UCAS Application\">Final Thoughts on UCAS Application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_UCAS\"><\/span>What is UCAS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the UK educational system that centralizes all applications to public universities in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications on UCAS only concern first-cycle university admissions, i.e. admissions to bachelor (license) or certain foundation courses (preparatory classes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply to a UK university after the Baccalaureate, your UCAS application will therefore pass through this platform. To get started, start by identifying the courses that interest you and then <a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.ucas.com\/account\/login?source=usermenu\" rel=\"nofollow\">create an account on UCAS<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCAS_Application_Process\"><\/span>UCAS Application Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start your <strong>UCAS application process<\/strong>, you will need to follow a few essential steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Choose your university course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an account on UCAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write your Personal Statement or cover letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert your Baccalaureate grades or predictive grades into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-tariff-points\/\">Tariff Points<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-reference\/\">reference<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the registration fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your application on time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_your_university_course\"><\/span>Choose your university course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your registration on the UCAS site has been validated and your personal information has been completed, you can select up to five university courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCAS_search_tool_start_research\"><\/span>UCAS search tool: start research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the courses that interest you, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/digital.ucas.com\/search\" rel=\"nofollow\">UCAS search tool<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There are in fact <strong>over 50,000 degree courses<\/strong> across the UK, so it is important to do some research before deciding.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin, define which subject interests you. By choosing a field that appeals to you, even that you are passionate about, you increase your chances of succeeding in the sector you are considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/.\/ucas\/\">UCAS<\/a> provides future students with a guide to the subjects that can be studied at the university. From archaeology to chemistry, dentistry, law, engineering or finance, there are many paths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself about study programs, entry requirements, as well as possible career opportunities and choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have defined the course you wish to follow, you can use the UCAS search tool to determine which universities offer courses in this field, their programs, duration, prerequisites, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see that there are also joint programs, which combine several disciplines. This is the type of course chosen by Antoine L., who did his Bachelor of European Studies and Modern Language at the University of Bath:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a multitude of licenses and subjects offered with different combinations in each university.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximise_your_chances_of_success\"><\/span>Maximise your chances of success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since your application to UCAS is common to all the courses chosen, it must be consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, if you are applying for a BA in History of Art at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/how-to-apply-to-cambridge-university\/\">University of Cambridge<\/a> and a BSc in Physics at King&#8217;s College London, it will be difficult for you to justify these choices and defend them in the same application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stay relevant, select similar programs or disciplines that have strong ties to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure your chances of getting at least one offer, also choose universities whose entry criteria are more or less selective. Antoine L. shares with us the strategy he followed to optimize his chances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was advised to put a university for which I did not necessarily have the level, but which I could perhaps have according to my marks in the Bac, with two choices within my reach and two backup choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that there is no hierarchy at UCAS, so the order of your choices does not matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_your_university\"><\/span>How to choose your university?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You have spotted several courses in different universities and do not know how to decide between them. Several factors must be taken into account to refine your choices, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The prestige of the university and its selection criteria;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reputation and content of the targeted program;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The employability rate and possible opportunities after graduation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The living environment: where is the university located? How is its campus organized? What is his size?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing options;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition fees and cost of living on-site, as well as the possibility of funding through a scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right university and course is essential to ensure a positive and enriching experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCAS_Personal_Statement\"><\/span>UCAS Personal Statement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/student-advice\/ucas-personal-statement\/\">UCAS Personal Statement<\/a> is the centrepiece of your application file on UCAS. This personal statement, which must not exceed 4000 characters, must summarise your background and your accomplishments while expressing your motivation, your qualities and your skills for the course in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing a personal statement that will convince you, you have to be original but above all patient. It is indeed recommended to start early to be able to optimize its text and its arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you, at <strong>Student Good Guide<\/strong> we have a detailed guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/student-advice\/how-to-write-a-personal-statement\/\">how to write a personal statement<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/student-advice\/ucas-personal-statement\/\">UCAS personal statements<\/a>. For some inspiration, you can take a look at <strong>our base of 1000+<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/.\/personal-statement-examples\/\">personal statement examples<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCAS_Tariff_Points\"><\/span>UCAS Tariff Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some universities practice the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-tariff-points\/\">UCAS Tariff Points system<\/a>, that is to say, they require students to have a minimum of UCAS points to integrate their courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will therefore need to convert your Baccalaureate grades or predictive grades to find out if you meet the admission criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you apply before you have obtained your Baccalaureate results, you can provide the university with the marks you think you have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These predictive scores, usually indicated by the academic referent, can then be converted into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-tariff-points\/\">UCAS Tariff Points<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reference_for_UCAS\"><\/span>Reference for UCAS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete your UCAS application, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-reference\/\">reference letter<\/a> also plays a fundamental role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to choose the person who will write it: a teacher or any other academic referent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that members of your <strong>family<\/strong>, <strong>friends<\/strong> or <strong>partners<\/strong> are <strong>not authorized to be your referents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-reference\/\">UCAS reference<\/a> must echo your personal statement and highlight your skills and qualities for the planned course as well as your academic results. Above all, it must contain an estimate of your Baccalaureate results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCAS_fees\"><\/span>UCAS fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How much is the UCAS application fee? To submit your file, you must pay a fee called <strong>the application fee<\/strong> on UCAS. You will have to pay either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22 GBP (about 26 euros) if you have entered only one choice on UCAS; 26.50 GBP (about 31 euros) for more than one choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You only have access to the rules once all sections of your application have been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCAS_application_deadlines\"><\/span>UCAS application deadlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Submitting your application within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-deadline\/\">UCAS deadline<\/a> timeframe is essential for the universities you have chosen to study your application. Any delay in submitting your UCAS application can lead to catastrophic consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-deadline\/\">UCAS deadlines<\/a> to respect and manage your time well to obtain all the elements you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For most courses, you will need to submit<strong> your UCAS application<\/strong> by the <strong>31st of January<\/strong> <strong>2024<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16th October at 6 PM<\/strong> (UK time) is the deadline for any course at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/tag\/oxford-university\/\">Universities of Oxford<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/tag\/cambridge-university\/\">Cambridge<\/a>, or for most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/applying-to-medicine\/\">courses in medicine<\/a>, veterinary medicine\/science, and dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some art and design courses have longer deadlines for candidates to work on their portfolios, and therefore close their registrations on March 24.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is still possible to <strong>apply until 30 June<\/strong> of the year the start of the school year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this date, the UCAS application will be processed as part of the additional admission procedure, known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-clearing\/\">Clearing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more in our guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-deadline\/\">UCAS Deadlines 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exception_on_UCAS\"><\/span>Exception on UCAS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For some courses and universities, some particularities must be taken into account to properly prepare your application to UCAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oxbridge_Application_for_Oxford_and_Cambridge\"><\/span>Oxbridge Application for Oxford and Cambridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The universities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/tag\/oxford-university\/\">Oxford <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/tag\/cambridge-university\/\">Cambridge<\/a> are the oldest and most prestigious in the United Kingdom. Often commonly called \u201cOxbridge\u201d, they are nevertheless rivals and compete for first place in the rankings of the best universities in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deadlines for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/how-to-apply-to-oxford-university\/\">applying to Oxford<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/how-to-apply-to-cambridge-university\/\">applying to Cambridge<\/a> are particularly short: the UCAS application file must be submitted <strong>before October 16th<\/strong> of the year preceding the start of the academic year. It is therefore necessary to be diligent in respecting the deadlines and gathering all the required documents. If you wish to enter Oxbridge directly after the Bac, it is recommended that you start preparing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/oxbridge-application-process\/\">Oxbridge application<\/a> from the first class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read the full guide here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/oxbridge-application-process\/\">How To Make A Successful Oxbridge Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, note that it is not possible to apply to both universities! You have to choose between one and the other. It should also be noted that neither participates in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-clearing\/\">Clearing<\/a> nor the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-extra\/\">UCAS Extra<\/a> procedure: if you wish to have a chance to join them, there will be no second chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the universities of Oxford and Cambridge are both organised into colleges, which form the basis of student life on-site. All have their particularities, with different traditions, sizes, equipment and infrastructure. In your application to UCAS, you must indicate which college you wish to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medicine_dentistry_and_veterinary_application\"><\/span>Medicine, dentistry and veterinary application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For courses in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/applying-to-medicine\/\">medicine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/how-to-apply-dentistry\/\">dentistry<\/a> and veterinary sciences courses, the deadlines are the same as for the universities of Oxford and Cambridge: you must apply for these courses before October 16 of the year preceding the start of the academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the total of wishes on UCAS is reduced to four for these courses. You will therefore only be able to make four choices if you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/applying-to-medicine\/\">applying for Medicine<\/a>, Dentistry or Veterinary Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_an_English_test_at_UCAS\"><\/span>Do I need an English test at UCAS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The standardized English test, such as IELTS or TOEFL is not required in the UCAS application. It is therefore not necessary to have already passed the English tests when submitting your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of universities, on the other hand, ask candidates to prove their mastery of the English language to accept them definitively. Most, after studying the application files, will issue conditional offers: to be admitted, the candidate must provide the results of an English test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each institution establishes its standards and sets the minimum scores to be obtained as it sees fit. The results to be provided will therefore depend on the establishment and the course envisaged. Find out in advance, directly from the universities, to find out which test to prepare for and take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_IELTS\"><\/span>What is IELTS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The International English Language Testing System is an English exam organized into four tests to assess the level of comprehension and oral and written expression of the candidate. The test is jointly managed by the British Council, the University of Cambridge and IDP Education Australia, and designed in British English. Each test is marked out of 9, as is the final score which corresponds to the average of all the sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_TOEFL\"><\/span>What is TOEFL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Test of English as a Foreign Language is a standardized English test that aims to assess the ability to understand and use the English language in a university context. Organised into four oral and written comprehension and expression tests, it is very similar to IELTS but differs from the American English used there. Each part of the test is scored out of 30; all are added together to determine the candidate&#8217;s final score out of 120 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cambridge_English_Advanced\"><\/span>Cambridge English Advanced<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an international exam run by the University of Cambridge. Like the IETLS and the TOEFL, the C1 Advanced is divided into four tests to judge the candidate&#8217;s mastery of the English language. This is the fourth degree by level of difficulty issued by the Cambridge English Language Assessment. It corresponds to level C1 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages \u200b\u200bof the Council of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCAS_Application_Submission\"><\/span>UCAS Application Submission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all the necessary documents have been collected and sent, you will need to be patient and wait for the results. To check the progress of your case, go to UCAS Track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCAS_Track\"><\/span>UCAS Track<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UCAS Track is an application that is part of the UCAS system. It allows you to follow the status of your application in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reviewing your UCAS application, universities are likely to give you three types of answers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>A firm offer: you are accepted unconditionally in the selected course;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A conditional offer: you will be definitively accepted subject to obtaining the required results in your exams, in a specific test or at the end of an interview;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A refusal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s up to you to make your choice by declining or accepting offers from universities according to your preferences. You can only accept a total of two offers: a \u201cfirm choice\u201d and an \u201cinsurance choice\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accept a conditional offer as a first choice or \u201cfirm choice\u201d, you will still have to meet the conditions set out by the university.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can therefore choose to accept a second choice, called \u201cinsurance choice\u201d, in case you do not meet the criteria of the establishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accept a firm offer, you ensure your place at the university: you are admitted directly and therefore do not need to ask for a second choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interview_at_university\"><\/span>Interview at university<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some universities organise interviews to decide between candidates after studying their files. In principle, institutions indicate the stages of the selection process on their website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out well in advance to find out the admission procedures for the course you wish to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some institutions require, for certain specific courses, that candidates pass interviews to ensure their motivation and their qualities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the case, for example, for the universities of Bristol and St Andrews or even King&#8217;s College London, which ask <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/applying-to-medicine\/\">medical candidates<\/a> to submit to an interview.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxford University and Imperial College London, two very prestigious educational institutions, also put students in competition through interviews for most of their courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for your interview, read your personal statement carefully and keep your main arguments in mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask the university to find out what the interview may consist of some institutions organize debates while others ask the candidate to make a presentation on a subject of their choice or imposed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not hesitate to practice by preparing your answers to questions likely to be asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For international students <\/strong>&#8211; as the interview takes place in English, you will need to be fluent and confident and express yourself well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>READ THE COMPLETE GUIDE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-application-process-international-students\/\">UCAS Application Process for International Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_tests\"><\/span>Admission tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some universities require applicants, for some of their courses, to pass specific <strong>admission tests<\/strong>. Institutions can organize examinations themselves or ask candidates to register for an external test at the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be well informed about the selection procedures for your course to know whether you need to register for a test. Beware, some exams take place even before the application file is submitted to UCAS, you have to be diligent and anticipate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_tests\"><\/span>Law tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT)<\/strong> is a law test required to join the LLBs of certain universities, such as UCL or Bristol for example. This exam allows institutions to know if the candidate can succeed in law school, but it also allows students to know if they are made for a legal career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to take this test, don&#8217;t worry: it is neither an exam on your knowledge of the law nor an intelligence test. LNAT aims to understand how you think, reason, analyze and interpret information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Cambridge organises its law test, <strong>the Cambridge Law Test<\/strong>. If you are called for an interview, you will be required to take this one-hour exam to assess your critical comprehension and writing skills. Again, this test is not used to assess your legal knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Thinking_Skills_Assessment_TSA\"><\/span>The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As its name suggests, the TSA is a thinking test. It is used to measure the ability to think, problem solve and critical thinking, which is essential for success in higher education. This is not a general knowledge test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This test is requested by three universities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oxford<\/strong>, to integrate its social science courses such as Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Linguistics, etc. ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cambridge<\/strong>, to integrate 27 of its 29 departments;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UCL<\/strong>, to apply for its European Social and Political Studies courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is divided <strong>into two parts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>first section consists<\/strong> of a multiple-choice questionnaire and is used to assess the ability to solve problems, the way of reasoning, understanding arguments and critical thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The second section<\/strong> is a dissertation, allowing you to see the ability to express and organize your ideas. It is only used by Oxford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Math_tests\"><\/span>Math tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To enter mathematics or engineering courses, universities may require candidates to take one of the following tests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT):<\/strong> this is a 2h30 mathematics test requested by the universities of Oxford, Warwick and Imperial College London to join the mathematics and science courses of computing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP):<\/strong> this 3-hour exam is required of candidates by Imperial College London and the universities of Cambridge and Warwick to prove their level in mathematics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Test of Mathematics for University Admissions (TMUA)<\/strong>: lasting 2h30, this test takes place on a computer. It is requested by the universities of Cambridge, Bath, Durham, Sheffield, Cardiff, Lancaster, Southampton and the LSE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_tests\"><\/span>Medical tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the very demanding courses in medicine, dentistry or veterinary sciences and studies require candidates to provide the results of either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The University Clinical Aptitude Test (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/subject-guide\/ucat-test\/\">UCAT<\/a><strong>):<\/strong> this test aims to ensure that candidates have the skills and professional attitudes necessary to become good doctors and dentists;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT):<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/subject-guide\/bmat-test\/\">BMAT exam<\/a> tests candidates&#8217; ability to apply scientific and mathematical knowledge, problem-solving, and critical thinking and writing skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/subject-guide\/bmat-test\/\">How to prepare for the BMAT test<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/subject-guide\/ucat-test\/\">UCAT Test \u2013 What is, Key Dates And How to Prepare<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCAS_Extra\"><\/span>UCAS Extra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From February 23 to July 4<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-extra\/\">UCAS Extra<\/a> procedure opens for late applications, which makes it possible to add additional courses in certain specific cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_use_UCAS_Extra\"><\/span>Who can use UCAS Extra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use UCAS Extra to add a new course to your wishes if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You recorded here choices and have not yet received an answer as of February 25;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have registered five choices and have not been selected by any university;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You recorded five choices, and received offers but declined them all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you haven&#8217;t used all of your choices on UCAS, you can simply log back into your account and add wishes, as long as you haven&#8217;t accepted or declined any offers yet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you initially paid the one-choice entry fee of \u00a322, you will need to pay the additional \u00a34.50 to upgrade your account to add four new wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-extra\/\">UCAS Extra: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_UCAS_Extra\"><\/span>How to use UCAS Extra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you meet the requirements, you can use UCAS Extra easily, in just a few steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Find a new course to apply to using the UCAS search tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the new course to your folder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the response from the university<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If, after 21 days, the establishment has not yet responded, you can choose either to wait again or to add a new wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reviewing your application, the university is likely to make you an offer, which you can accept or decline. If it rejects your request, you then have the possibility of adding a new course thanks to UCAS Extra and starting again at the first stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCAS_Clearing\"><\/span>UCAS Clearing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t received any offers from the universities you initially decided on, the deadline for applying has passed or you finally want to apply for another course, don&#8217;t worry! A second chance is given to you with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-clearing\/\">UCAS Clearing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The additional admission procedure, known as Clearing, <strong>begins on July 5.<\/strong> It allows students who have not been admitted to apply for courses that still have vacant places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read the full guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/ucas\/ucas-clearing\/\">The Ultimate Guide to UCAS Clearing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_use_Clearing\"><\/span>Who can use Clearing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can participate in Clearing if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You have not had offers from your top five choices or have not met the requirements of your conditional offers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You got offers but declined them all;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You apply after June 30;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have responded favourably to an offer but have decided to give it up and voluntarily put yourself in Clearing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_for_Clearing\"><\/span>How to apply for Clearing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply during the Clearing and submit an application to universities, the following steps must be followed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Use the <strong>Clearing Course Search<\/strong> to search for courses in which there are still places available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call the universities <\/strong>to find out if there are still places available and if you meet the admission criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validate your choice<\/strong> on UCAS Track, you are only authorized to enter one choice at a time during Clearing. This means that once you have selected a course, you will only be able to register for a new one if you are not admitted to the first one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_UCAS_Application\"><\/span>Tips for UCAS Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To build a concrete application on UCAS and integrate a large UK university, it is necessary to be diligent and organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anticipate\"><\/span>Anticipate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, anticipate! Don&#8217;t apply at the last minute. To join a university in the United Kingdom directly after the Bac, you must begin to find out about the courses and their prerequisites from the Terminale class, or even from Premi\u00e8re.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t be fooled by time, especially if you are applying to Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry, or even veterinary science: the deadlines for these universities and courses are much shorter than the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good UCAS application is prepared upstream. Start gathering your ideas to write your personal statement for UCAS as soon as possible. You must have time to redo several drafts and to speak to those around you to proofread and correct you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same goes for the referent: the letter of recommendation is a key part of your UCAS application and it requires real work on the part of your referent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask the teacher early enough to write you a letter of recommendation or reference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must take the time to explain your project to him so that he can adapt his speech and thus write an optimal text, which will particularly highlight you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_out_the_documentation_available_on_the_UCAS_website\"><\/span>Check out the documentation available on the UCAS website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a pitfall in which many candidates fall: read all the documentation that is offered to you and do not hesitate to contact the universities directly in case of doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UCAS site explains in detail everything that is expected of you and offers additional documents full of good advice. Check out the site to read everything you need to know about each of the documents in the application!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the websites of the universities, you will also find a lot of information. Refer to the admission procedures to find out beforehand whether you will have to take specific tests or interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_care_of_your_English\"><\/span>Take care of your English<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your UCAS application must be written in impeccable English. Get proofread and corrected by professionals. 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Whether it is to prepare you for the English tests or to write your Personal Statement, be ready to start as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further reading:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/how-to-get-into-university-of-york\/\">How to Get Into the University of York<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/best-oxford-colleges\/\">The Best Oxford Colleges For Students in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/best-colleges-at-york-university\/\">Top 10 Best Colleges at York University<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/university-of-york-acceptance-rate\/\">University of York Acceptance rate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/is-kings-college-london-good\/\">12 Reasons Why King&#8217;s College London Is a Good Choice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/apply-to-university\/how-to-get-into-kings-college-london\/\">Getting into King&#8217;s College London: A Detailed Guide With Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/student-advice\/guide-for-students-to-overcoming-challenges-in-studying-abroad\/\">A Simple Guide For Students To Overcoming Challenges In Studying Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/student-advice\/ucas-will-replace-personal-statements-in-2024\/\">UCAS Will Replace Personal Statements in 2024: What Students Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/student-advice\/impact-covid-19-pandemic-student-essay\/\">Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on student life essay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/student-advice\/how-to-write-masters-personal-statement\/\">How To Write Masters Personal Statement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentgoodguide.com\/student-advice\/how-to-write-psychology-personal-statement\/\">How To Write A Personal Statement For Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking of applying to a university in the UK? 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