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And all that Jazz
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To support you in applying to University
To give guidelines about writing personal statements and essays
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By the end of this session you will:
Be aware of any key application deadlines for UK/US
Revisit considerations for choosing a university
Have a list of useful websitesKnow what is expected re: personal
statement/essay
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Up to 5 choices - BUT(4 - Medicine or 1 College only – Oxbridge + 4 others)
Register on UCAS website 15th October
(Medicine/Vet Science/Vet Medicine/Oxbridge)
DEADLINE = 15th January(except some Art and Design courses = 24th March)
www.ucas.ac.uk
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Choose about 8 Universities
SATs / ACTs / IELTS/ TOEFL
Common Application? 414 members
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Individual requirements
Form + exam scores + essay or PS + reports/exam results + recommendations + fee
Before January 2011
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Your sales document for University admission
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About YOU
About your interests
About your skills
About why YOU are the right person for the University to admit to the course
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Competition
Ability to get the most from University
Vocational success
Course tutor + Admissions Tutor
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Enthusiasm
Commitment
Variety of skills and interests
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Ability to communicate
Evidence of skills
Care and attention
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Achievements
Special attributes
Future plans/goals
Present and past experience
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School
Sports
Out of school
Work experience
Life experience
Career aspirations
USP
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What you Do/Did?
What Opportunities have opened up?
What Skills have you used developed?
How is it relevant to your application?
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Spending two weeks in a local office last summer raised my commercial awareness. I learnt about the company’s suppliers and competitors and how important customer care is to any business. The experience brought my studies to life and I am now more keen than ever to learn more………………..
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More individual – how you think
More controversial – reasoned and subtle
Humour but with care
Honesty
Concise
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Tell us:
why you have chosen us
About yourself and what makes you who you are
Someone who has had an influence on you and why
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I remember sitting on my grandmothers knee listening to stories about her childhood. More than anything else she fed my enthusiasm and interest in learning. It wasn’t just learning though, she took me with her out into the community and got me involved. I remember feeling helpless when……
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It’s all your own work
Spelling is perfect
It flows wellJustification –
so what?
Positive language/active words
Balance Care with
different subjectsDifferent
Universities
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1. Mind map or worksheet
2. Initial draft
3. Review by Form Tutor/Mrs Baker
4. Modifications
5. Review…review…review…
6. Final draft
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DON’T FORGET TO ASK IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING
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ResearchWhat are you looking for?Helpful websites
Decide and double check requirements
Start to gather papers/forms etc together
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HAPPY WRITING