Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
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Applying in the UK<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Career Guidance & <strong>University</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
Pros & Cons<br />
� Apply to study a course (specific subject) or a Liberal Arts & Sciences degree<br />
� Complete undergraduate study in 3 years<br />
� Medicine, law, dentistry are <strong>of</strong>fered as a first degree<br />
� VERY limited scholarships or financial aid<br />
� High cost <strong>of</strong> living expenses<br />
� Finances & Scholarships<br />
� Tuition fees: 9,000£ for UK/EU residents (10,300 Euro)<br />
� non-EU: varies depending on course<br />
� 10,000 – 20,000£ tuition per year!<br />
� Note: Scotland has low fees for EU (but not UK students), still apply via UCAS<br />
Application requirements<br />
� www.ucas.com online application for all universities<br />
� Online Application form<br />
� Personal Statement written by student<br />
� 1 Letter <strong>of</strong> Reference written by Form Tutor/Counsellor<br />
� Predicted grades & previous exams (GCSEs, IGCSEs, A levels, etc.)<br />
� Student completes application, approved & sent by <strong>UWC</strong>M careers counsellor<br />
� Up to 5 courses (only 4 if medicine)<br />
� Cost to apply 22£ for more than 1 app<br />
� Some universities require interviews and entry test requirements (law, medicine)<br />
� Deadlines: Oct 15 Oxbridge, Medicine, Vet. Sci., Dentistry<br />
� Regular deadline: Jan. 15<br />
Helpful websites Important website for all UK applications: www.ucas.com<br />
www.youg<strong>of</strong>urther.co.uk UCAS student network<br />
http://www.studential.com/applying General Info source for application and colleges in UK<br />
http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/ UK Council for International Student Affairs<br />
www.push.co.uk short, humorous insight into different unis<br />
www.whatuni.com video and written reviews<br />
www.unistats.com <strong>of</strong>ficial information useful for comparing schools and subjects<br />
www.ukcoursefinder.com<br />
www.coursediscover.co.uk advice on courses, information about open days<br />
www.hotcourses.com database with search facilities<br />
www.thestudentroom.co.uk<br />
www.yougo.co.uk<br />
http://www.educationuk.org/Home British Council studying in the UK, visas and legal issues<br />
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/<strong>University</strong>AndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/index.ht<br />
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BMAT test:http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/bmat<br />
UKCAT test: http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/default.aspx<br />
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