The Extra as UCAS Applicants’ Option
Unsuccessful and successful applicants in UCAS can use the Extra option. Those of them who were not given any offers, those who have received but did not like any of them and those who have decided that they no longer want the courses which decisions they have yet to receive can still make an extra […]
How Should UCAS Applicants Reply to Offers
Applying to university through UCAS is a process involving many detailed steps. The deadline for the submission of applications, January 15, is through. The cycle is now where applicants receive offers and reply to them. It is important for university aspirants to know how to go about this step. As early as this month, students […]
Ten Frequently Asked Questions of University Applicants
Each year, hundreds of thousands of UK university applicants go through the nerve-racking but nonetheless exciting process of choosing courses to apply for, preparing the required documents and personal statement, waiting for offers from respective institutions and picking the most suitable offer. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (Ucas) shared with The Telegraph its top […]
A-level Results Released, Top Marks Drop for First Time in Over Two Decades
The 16th August marks A-level results day this year as approximately 300,000 sixth-formers all over the country finally determine whether their grades are good enough for admission to the university and course of their choice. Figures show that 26.6% of exams were awarded an A or A* this year, down from last year’s 27 per […]
UK Universities experience decrease in applications as tuition fees rise
Last year, the British government announced budget cuts for higher education funding and approved tuition fee increases across UK universities of up to £9,000 beginning the academic year 2012/2013. This amount is three times higher than last year’s tuition fees which were capped at £3,375 for full time students. As expected, the public’s reaction has […]