Applying to a UK university – how to master each step of the process
Applying to a UK university – how to master each step of the process
Facing an endless amount of questions when thinking about applying to a UK university is not always the most reassuring situation, especially if you do not know what to do next. Here is a very rough guide that can guide you and give you additional info on each step.
If you consider that high class UK Universities are too hard to reach, think twice. I bet that this article will prove you wrong! It may even encourage you to apply to American universities including Ivy League ones. Here is a summary of the differences betweenthe two systems.
Before applying to any university or course, you should gather information about what is available to you. Here is an article that will help you navigating the process of choosing your ideal course and university.
Also, don’t forget to have a look at UCAS Beta Courses. Doing so may help you to pick both the topic you would like to study and the matching course. To find the best fit, don’t forget to look at the different modules taught in the courses that interest you. Sometimes, courses’ names might mean something different that you would expect. The same degree might also be vary at two different universities, so make sure to check the modules offered at each university you are interested in.
To really figure out what you want to do later, you may already be starting to think about what job opportunity you would like to apply to. In doing so, try to consider how your time at university may help you become a likeable candidate for future employers. Have a look at this Project Access Blog article that will take you through a precise methodology.
As thorough your research may be, what is most valuable is the actual experience of a student that went through what you are about to. That is why talking to students that have been studying your course at the universities of your choice are amazing sources of information you might want to contact. This, regardless if you know them or not. If you have not started realising it, asking questions is paramount. One great way to get the answer you want is to get a Project Access mentor: they will be a student from your home country already studying at your dream university, so they can answer all the questions about the courses and non-academic aspects you might have.
Your personal statement will also be a great part of your application. You will need to express your motivation for all the courses you applied to. For more tips on your personal statement, have a look at this project access’ blog article that will help you write a masterpiece. Last but not least, keep an eye on the dates. Doing so will enable you to anticipate further steps in your application process such as interviews. You can find advice for interviews in the following articles:
- You made it to the interview stage. Now what?
- Proven tips for nailing your Oxbridge Interviews