Post on 24-Dec-2015
Applying to Exeter
UCAS –Things you need to know…
Admissions at the University of Exeter - Entry requirements - Our process: application to admission
The Application:
- Offer - making process - Personal statement
UCAS–Things you need to know
UCAS application deadline – 15 January 2010
Can apply for up to 5 choices
Invisibility of choices (UCAS handbook order)
All applications now on-line via UCAS apply
UCAS Track
HEIs make decisions by end of March (C of U)
Applicant makes first and insurance choices by
beginning May
Conditions need to be met by August 31st
Confirmation/Clearing/Adjustment
UCAS things you need to know and more….
One chance to sell yourself – same details seen by all 5
choices
Qualifications achieved and predicted
Personal statement – tips later
Academic reference – including contextual info
Remember
May be competing with others who have same or
higher grades
Personal statement needs ‘oomph’
Give reasons for deferral request
Admissions at Exeter:Facts and figures Receive annually approximately 24,000
applications in total (up 20% last year)
Planned intake for Home/EU is 3,400
Make approximately 15,000 offers
Publish offer-range as a guide, but please check up to
date entry requirements on the web site
Most popular programmes are: English, Business
Management, History and Psychology
Admissions at Exeter:Entry qualifications All subjects acceptable except General Studies A level
Check specific subject requirements
Subject combinations?
Must have evidence of English literacy and
where appropriate numeracy
Other ‘non-A level’ Level 3 qualifications
Our process: Application toAdmissions Centralised system - applications handled centrally using
criteria still set by academics
All applications considered holistically on individual merit
Never make decisions based on ‘school type’- Consider contextual data
Gathered field (selective courses)
The Application
What an offer is based on: Academic achievement
Academic potential
Work experience where relevant
Personal Statement
Reference
Interview (rarely)
Offers, etc Unconditional offers
Conditional offers - Grades over 3 A levels or equivalent (not tariff) - Inclusive of specific subjects where stated - Inclusive of specific grades where stated - Unit grades not included at offer stage - Extended project welcome (60 tariff points) - AS level taken may be taken into consideration - A* at A level will not form part of offer
What happens next?
Offers conveyed via UCAS
All visible via UCAS track
Invitation to Post Offer Open Day
Your decision
Accommodation guarantee
Communication with you as the applicant
Publication of examination results - unit grades - full academic profile
Personal StatementsMusts:
• Free of grammar and spelling mistakes
• Focussed
• Convey motivation and enthusiasm
•70-80% directly relevant to subject
• 50 lines (approx 4000 characters)
• Be checked by tutor or subject teacher
Excellent Personal Statement Clever, high impact opening statement
Why you want to study this particular course
- two thirds about the subject area
- shows passion/knowledge for the subject - demonstrates ability to be independent learner
What you can offer?
Explain context of social life/achievements – WHY
not WHAT? – skills learnt and challenges, setbacks,
commitment and motivation
ABC rule: Activity/benefit/course-relevant?
What you hope to do with your degree