Next Steps

I applied on time, what now?

Have you:

// Applied within the September - January deadline?

// Selected between 1-5 choices

// Sent off a personal statement within the 4,000 character limit

// Attached a reference from a teacher

// Heard back from all choices?

// Confirmed your Firm and Insurance choice?

// Conditional: Dependent on results

// Unconditional: No strings attached!

Once you have had responses from ALL of the institutions you have applied to you need to choose your:

// Firm: Your first choice

// Insurance: Your second choice

// Inform UCAS which two offers you want to accept

// Choose wisely!

Types of Offers..

Working out UCAS Points

Subject Level Grade UCAS Points

History AS C 40

English AS B 50

Psychology AS B 50

Biology AS C 40

Psychology A Level C 80

English A Level B 100

Biology A Level C 80

// Submitted online to UCAS

// UCAS send it off

// Assessed/ Interview

// All decisions made by 31st March

// UCAS accepts/rejects your place on TRACK

// Now you just have to wait and focus on your exams…

What happens to my application now?

UCAS Track

// UCAS Extra (February-June)

// Clearing (August)

// Adjustment (15th-31st August)

// Re-sit current course & reapply next year

Or take a different direction!

What if I don’t get an offer?

Services on A level results day

00:01 07:30 08:00 17:00 20:0006:00

▪ Clearing vacancies displayed on UCAS search tool

▪ Adviser Track went live

▪ Contact Centre opened

▪ ‘Full’ Track went live

▪ Clearing additions available

▪ ‘Restricted’ Track & Exam Results Helpline went live

▪ Contact Centre, ERH and Social Media Hub closed

▪ Social Media support started

At the heart of connecting people to higher education

How to contact the Schools & Colleges team

telephone - 0845 123 8001fax - 01242 544 561▪ 8:30am – 5:30pm▪ @ucas_centres

• Applicants/Parents: 0871 468 0 468

UCAS Next Steps Video

https://www.ucas.com/connect/videos/next-steps-after-results-how

Turning five into two….

// Open Days

// Campus Visits

// Look around the area

// Visit accommodation

// How realistic are the conditions of your

offers?

Narrowing the field…

Personal Factors

// Where is the institution - close to

home?

// How good are the study facilities?

// What is the leisure and social life like?

// Part Time Job Opportunities

// Bursaries Available

Narrowing the field…

Student Finance England is open from February-May

What do I have to pay back?

// Tuition Fee

// Maintenance Loan

Doesn’t have to be repaid until you are earning £21,000+ per year.

When can I apply for Finance?

What money can I keep?

Look at: Student Finance England Calculator

// Maintenance Grant

// Scholarships

// Bursaries

3-5 days after registration the money will be in your account.

When do I apply?

// As soon as chosen Firm/Insurance

// Choose Accommodation (Pick 3)

// Deposit from March-September

Most Universities guarantee halls of residence for all first year students.

Clearing?

// First come, first served.

Universities may use external companies for their accommodation so check!

Applying for Accommodation

Rosanna Lord

Student Engagement & Recruitment

Rosanna.lord@beds.ac.uk

www.beds.ac.uk

Any questions?

University of Bedfordshire:

Applicant Days: March

Open Days: June, October, November