As the UCAS deadline is fast approaching, we thought for this month's blog, we'd share our overall top tips on dealing with it all.
1) Research!
Most uni courses are for a couple of years so you're going to be doing the course for quite a while. Make sure you've researched your course to see if it's suited to you and if it's something you're capable of completing. Don't just go for a course because of its social status or because your friends are picking it - make sure it suits you!
2) Referee connection
Make sure your referee is on your side! Make sure you have had some sort of discussion with your referee and that they have a good idea of who you are as a person! That way they have loads to write about you.
3) WoWinG PS
Your personal statement needs to WOOOOOW the uni! Really go for it and express yourself, make yourself sound exciting! There's loads of advice on the UCAS website on how to write the perfect statement.
4) Be sure to check out the course you wish to apply to online or through an up to date prospectus, for the reason being, old prospectuses may give you the wrong UCAS code/information, or the university may not offer that course any more! So be sure to check out an up to date prospectus!
5) Visit university open days, as they are very useful because you get an overall feel of the campus, and you'll also have a chance to speak to the lecturers personally and have a much clearer approach in regards to what course you'll like to pursue at university.
We hope our advice has helped you in some shape or form!
Until next time... :)
