Checkpoints Early Application (UK)
NOTE: UK Universities Early Application scheme is for Oxford & Cambridge and Medical & Veterinarian Science Programs only. – The Deadline Date is October 15th. – For all other UK programs the deadline date is January 15th.These choices are extremely competitive with Veterinarian Science only offered in 10 universities across the country. To be eligible: it is critical to have posted excellent IB Scores. For Medical these should include: Math / Biology / Chemistry for admission to these programs. You can choose only up to 4 programs in Medicine & Apply to either Cambridge or Oxford not both. Application Overview: How It all Works! UCAS is the entryway to application to all universities within the United Kingdom. Once there you select a program of study: (http://search.ucas.com/) You have up to 5 choices within UCAS. You can plan to study all the way through or take a sandwich program – provides work/internship opportunities. If you are unsuccessful in being placed in 1 of the 5 universities your application is sent to the clearing house for any university to choose to accept you. Register on UCAS (University & Colleges Admissions Service) UCAS Undergraduate Apply opens for 2017 entry on 24 May 2016. Group Name: YCIS Beijing Buzzword: ycisugo201617 Checkpoint 1: Start-Up & Clear Focus • Determine Program(s) of Study & Up to 5 Universities • Know IB Requirements & Open UCAS Application Portal (using individual) • Post University Choice(s) on Naviance • October SAT / ACT Registered & Score Report issued on Collegeboard • TOEFL has been registered/taken and scores ready to send on Time • Focus on Personal Statement and Begin Outline & Overall Strategy * Personal Statement is clearly limited (4000 characters) and highly structured to show preparation, interest, and plans to achieve in a specific study program. It is possible to choose more than 1 program of study within Medical Sciences – be prepared to cover your interests in the essay. Checkpoint 2: Application Items List – Productivity Stage
Due Date of October 10th · Online UCAS Application has begun with Personal Information Completed include Self-Reporting of Grades from Transcript
· Personal Statement is Complete – Given to English Teacher/Counselor for Review · Check teacher Progress with Recommendation · Online Application is nearly complete · Final Preparations for October SAT · Documents provided to Mr. Gartz to submit on Naviance (Transcript Request Form & University Supplements) · IB Predicted Score Report & IGCSE Test Scores Ready to Send Checkpoint 4: Application Sending · Final Personal Statement Ready & Reviewed · UCAS Application Ready to Submit with Credit Card · Teacher Recommendation has been finished and Ready to send · Entrance Tests are complete and Submitted · Counselor Review: Meet with Mr. Gartz review all Requirements – Send |