UCAS - Thinking About University?

If you are considering going to University, a good starting point is to visit the UCAS website. UCAS manages more than two million applications for full-time undergraduate courses every year and they also help students to find the right course. They provide innovative online tools which make it easier for students and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) to manage and track applications and offers.

They list all the information you might need from choosing a course to completing the application process. It also has guidance for personal statements and information about what to do if you don't get your grades.

Details about where to start if you are thinking of University:

http://www.ucas.com/students/wheretostart/

How UCAS works:

http://www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works

If you don't get your grades:

http://www.ucas.com/students/results/whatnext

or contact:

Customer Service Unit
UCAS
PO Box 28
Cheltenhem
GL52 3LZ

Tel: 08714 680 468 (there will be a charge for this call)
Email: enquiries@ucas.ac.uk
Website: www.ucas.com

Also check out the Scottish Government - Guide to funding

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• choosing a course
• clearing
• courses
• guidance
• higher education
• personal statement
• saas
• saas funding
• tracking
• ucas
• undergraduate
• university

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