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Key Dates
Key Dates
Deadline for early applications: 15 October (Dentistry, Medicine, Vet Medicine, Oxford and Cambridge) - see below
Deadline for other applications: 15 January
This document provides guidance to Tobermory High School pupils on how to register with UCAS apply. Only pupils and former pupils of the school can register as linked to the school.
Early Applications
Early Applications
It is the responsibility of applicants to understand fully the nature of any assessments to be undertaken as part of their application(s) and to register for these. E.g. UKCAT, LNAT, BMAT etc.
Most medical schools require applicants to undertake the UKCAT or BMAT assessment. Many dental schools also require UKCAT.
Useful Sites
Useful Sites
Hot Courses: An excellent site for browsing through courses quickly.
Prospects: Official site for jobs and careers information for graduates.
Staircase 12 - Oxbridge advice and reading lists
Student Awards Agency for Scotland: information and advice about funding and financial support for HE & FE.
UCAS processes UK university applications. The site has a search facility for the ‘going rate’ for courses and links to all participating HE & FE institutions. Online Stamford test helps identify subjects of interest.
UniSTATS course comparison site
Personal Statement Guidance
Personal Statement Guidance
It is the applicant's responsibility to:
It is the applicant's responsibility to:
Research appropriate courses.
Understand the entry requirements for courses of interest including any additional tests or evidence to be completed or submitted.
Register, pay for and complete any additional tests by the due dates.
Complete all elements of their UCAS application including payment by the dates set by the school and UCAS.
Advise the school if you are applying through a different channel (e.g. CUKAS or overseas) and provide all information necessary for the school to support that application including sufficient notice.
The school will provide:
The school will provide:
Guidance on the process of registering with UCAS Apply and completing the application
Advice on completing your personal statement.
Advice for Parents and Guardians
Advice for Parents and Guardians
If your child is in the process of applying to university, it can be quite daunting for you, too.
At the link below, you can find advice and support for parents and guardians of young people completing UCAS applications, including a downloadable guide for your reference.
Or alternatively use the UCAS Widget below for easy navigation of the UCAS website.
At the following link you'll find some useful advice on writing your personal statement, a crucial part of applying to university, and also useful for applications for college, apprenticeships, and employment:
Other Useful links:
Other Useful links:
Glasgow Caledonian College Pathways
Student Awards Agency Scotland
University Open Days (Scotland)
Respect, Resilience, Confidence, Collaboration and Creativity
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