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Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:34
What is MAT?
MAT is short for Mathematics Aptitude Test.
What is it used for?
Entry to mathematics or computer science, or a joint honours degree involving mathematics
Which institutions use this...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:32
What is HAT?
HAT is short for History Aptitude Test.
What is it used for?
All degree courses involving history
Which institutions use this test?
University of Oxford
Who do I enter the test...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:27
What is HPAT?
HPAT is short for Health Professions Admissions Test.
What is it used for?
Entry to certain medical courses at the University of Ulster.
Which institutions use this test?...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:21
What is GAMSAT?
GAMSAT is short for Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test.
What’s it used for?
Graduate entry to medicine and dentistry
Which institutions use it?
Cardiff University (C15)...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:09
What is ELAT?
ELAT is short for English Literature Admissions Test.
What is it used for?
Entry to undergraduate courses in English.
Which institutions use it?
University of Oxford (O33) course...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:06
What is CATS?
CATS is short for Classics Admissions Tests.
What is it used for?
Entry to any course including Classics.
Which institutions use this test?
University of Oxford
How do I take the...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 12:03
What is the BMAT?
BMAT is short for BioMedical Admissions Test.
What is it used for?
Entry to medicine, veterinary medicine and biomedical science courses
Which institutions use this test?...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:36
There are many things you can do to prepare for your university interview, such as look through your personal statement, go over the course content, do some mock interviews and read around on the...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:32
This is also difficult to say, but generally the better regarded your university, the more likely you will be to get an interview.
The same rule applies if you’re taking a particularly competitive...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:27
No - they only find out later on when you have decided which offers to accept or if you have no live choices. For example you are unsuccessful at all choices, or you decline the offers you have.
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:25
If you live within the UK, you should allow 14 days for the letter to arrive.
If you live outside the UK, allow 21 days. If you still haven’t received your letter after these time periods, contact...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:21
UCAS will process your application and if they need to query anything, they will get in touch with you for more information.
Your application will then be sent to your chosen universities and...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:57
Yes – if you are deferring your entry, it’s a good idea to support your application with explaining why you are taking a gap year, what you intend to do and what you hope to gain from the experience...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:55
You can write up to 47 lines and use no more than 4000 characters for your UCAS personal statement.
UCAS have set a limit on how much you can write so you can demonstrate to admissions tutors your...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:52
You can put some European characters in to your application form that are not in the English alphabet, however, UCAS are quite particular about the way candidates format their personal statement....
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:48
This just means qualifications that you have completed.
These are likely to include one or more of the following:
GCSEs
NVQs
BTEC Firsts
Cambridge Nationals
Functional Skills....
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:45
UCAS Apply has a good explanation on how to fill out the qualifications section of the form for International and EU students, as well as other advice elsewhere on the site.
You should enter your...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:37
If you are applying to UCAS through a school, college or centre, your reference will normally be written by your form tutor or a teacher who has taught you for a substantial amount of time, e.g. for...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:35
You can apply for a maximum of 5 courses, although there are restrictions on the amount of courses for some choices.
You can apply to a maximum of:
Four courses in any one of medicine/dentistry/...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 10:30
Yes - the only exceptions are the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge where you can only apply to one of the universities and for only one course (unless you already have a degree or...