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I’m the one that you want

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The aims of this session are:

• To introduce the UCAS application process• To provide an idea of what information should be included in a personal statement• To provide real examples of good and bad things to say

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Aims

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Insert title 1 The UCAS Application

• Online application - ‘Apply’• 5 choices• UCAS Track• Application fee - £12 or £23• UCAS Extra

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Insert title 1 Application deadlines

15 October 2013Dentistry, medicine, veterinary science and veterinary medicine and Oxbridge

15 January 2014 All other courses

30 June 2014Final deadline

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Insert title 1 The UCAS Application

You will be asked to complete the following sections

• Personal Details• Choices• Education• Employment• Statement• Reference

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Insert title 1 Personal Statement

Why are personal statements important?

• Interviews are only used for certain courses• Your chance to sell yourself to the admissions tutor• You need to stand out amongst the other applications

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• An interest and enthusiasm for the subject area• Evidence you have thought about what you want to do• Correct spelling and grammar• A logically organised statement

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Three main areas to cover:

• Your current studies• Why you have chosen this subject area/course• The real you

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What bearing do your current studies have on your selection?

Application for Early Primary Education degree

“My favourite module whilst studying Sociology was education. I was intrigued to learn the theories of how factors such as class, gender, ethnicity and religion can influence a child’s development.”

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Insert title 1 Why this subject area/course?

What interests you about the course/subject area?

Application for Law degree

“I would most like to study the field of International Commercial and Corporate Law. Although the areas of Criminal Law interest me I would prefer to study an area that will challenge me through large projects and that will allow me to overcome some language boundaries.”

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Insert title 1 Why this subject area/course?

Do you have a career goal?

Application for Business Studies degree

“My goal for the future is to succeed and help others succeed in a constantly changing, dynamic business environment. A business degree would give me knowledge and experience in order to pursue this ambition.”

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What skills and attributes do you have?

Application for Business Studies degree

“Competing in sporting events has helped my team building skills and also my leaderships skills as I have been nominated to the role of team captain. I feel that I motivate others to succeed and have been able to listen and give instructions and advice.”

Reliability

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What do you do in your spare time?

Application for Architectural Design degree

“One of my main interests outside of school has always been gardening. I find gardening very rewarding as it allows me to create 3 dimensional ‘art’ which I find more rewarding than outcomes which are 2-D.”

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Do you have any relevant work/volunteer experience?

Application for Business Management degree

“My employment history has been solely in the catering industry where I have worked as a waiter. As well as developing strong communication skills this experience has also given me a useful understanding of the running of a small business.”

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Do you have any other achievements?

Application for Physiotherapy degree

“I have attended a 3 day “Exploring Physiotherapy” workshop where I sampled university life by attending presentations and workshops. I was particularly interested in paediatric physiotherapy and the experience has assured me that this is the right choice for me.”

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Are you planning a year out?

Application for Law degree

“I have decided to take a gap year as I want to obtain more legal experience before beginning my degree and am sure these experiences will help me during my studies.”

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Things to remember…

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Don’t provide a long list of everything!

IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Guitar lessons; Member of Charity Group – helped organise fund raising events; Cashier – School Bank; Romania Link – helped organise fund raising events; Badminton Club; Causeway Coast Ramble Stage 2; Ski Trips; Form Charity Representative; Mini Bus Representative; Form Captain.

OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Bronze Award, Silver Award, currently working for Gold Award; Elocution Lessons; Piano Exam grade 4 (Trinity); British Red Cross Practical First Aid Exam; Member of Badminton Club; Youth Fellowship – Treasurer; Church Choir; Girls Brigade – currently training to be a Sub Officer; Junior Leader of Holiday Bible Club ; Creche Helper in Church; Children’s Church Helper; Sunday School Teacher; Member of a Presbyterian Church in Ireland: team went to Wembley to run holiday Bible Clubs for Hindu children.

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For many years now I have aspired towards a career in Business and Business Management and I have decided I want to pursue a career in the Business area. I would like to study Business Management and Business because the level I can study Business at, at the minute is really enjoyable and I want to continue my studies with this.

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Insert title 1 Be professional…

Liam_turns_me_on@

serial_killer@

murderman2003@

stalker-at-work@

thongsonawashingline@

(applicant’s name was Liam)

(applicant applied for nursing)

(applicant applied for social work)

(applicant applied for law)

(what can I say!?)

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Insert title 1 Be careful with humour…

I would describe myself as a rather energetic person who is always looking for something to so with his free time. Previous failed hobbies include stamp collecting (too quiet), Rugby (too painful) and girl chasing (too ugly). But now I believe I am settled with my current interests, football and music. On the football side I feel that although I possess little skill I make up for it with enthusiasm. I am also an avid football supporter of my favourite team Crystal Palace (they need the help). On the music side I am a guitarist and singer in a local punk band

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Insert title 1 Check it before you send it…

The International Business Studies degree will allow me to expose myself internationally…

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Insert title 1 Think about what you’re telling us!

Last year I co-wrote and produced the Junior House play. I found it very demanding but great fun. This turned into horror on the last night when one of the lead actors became ill and I had to play Tinky Winky from the Teletubbies. What a nightmare.

I can boast to be able to eat three cream crackers in less than thirty seconds without a drop of water. This small yet laborious feat represents my endeavour to succeed at even the pettiest of challenges.

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You don’t have to have a career plan…

I have pondered over this statement for some time now. At this point in my life it would be easier for me to list the careers that do not interest me rather than to try and focus on one that does. What I do know is that I am confused.

Money, money is the thing that most motivates me. I have a passion for money, spending, saving and even earning it (my favourite is counting). The idea of managing other people’s money gets me excited. This is why I am interested in accountancy and would like to become a chartered accountant.

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So what can I tell you about me? At Christmas time I like it quiet but New Year I like to party and tend to party the rest of the year away with friends and others but on the whole I’m just your average 22 year old. I hate the colour red, love the number 12 and have never or ever will play the National Lottery.

I am medium height 1.8m, slim and fit looking with short black hair and piercing black eyes. I am ambitious and taking life seriously. I normally wear casual clothes, often trousers and shirts for special occasions, however I can look elegant in a stylish outfit.

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Insert title 1 Use the right level of detail…

When I first started looking for degree courses that would suit me, I carried out my research in the college learning centre (Library). My method was effective because I discovered the “Business Information Systems” course. This has the perfect mix of Business and computing for me. My next step was to look in the careers centre in Kings Lynn Town, in here I was able to access the UCAS web-site. I decided to get a list of every university that offered Business Information Systems. I printed myself a copy of the list and rang each university on the list to ask for a copy of the Undergraduate prospectus. They were delivered and there must have been about 15-20 prospectuses (my postman’s biceps have doubled in size!).This course was definitely for me, this is because I have always had an interest in computing and business, for as long as I can remember anyway. In the last few years especially my brain has been awash with entrepreneurial ideas, some I have made a reality and some stay locked in my mind for the right opportunity. Basically this course ‘jumped out and grabbed me’, others have been considered but this is the only one that made me want to pack my bags and leave tomorrow (believe me it did).

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Insert title 1 Don’t forget…

• Your personal statement is PERSONAL

• Make it interesting

• Don’t make things up

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• Be aware of the UCAS deadlines

• You will be sent an acknowledgement and will be provided with a personal identification number

• DO NOT lose this number

• UCAS will send your application form to each of the institutions you apply to

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• Check progress of application on the UCAS website using ‘Track’

• Make a note of the deadlines for offers

• Reply by the deadline or your application could be declined by default


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