UCAS Help Page
This page has been designed to help students and parents/guardians with UCAS applications and provide information about the process of applying with UCAS.

Login/register with UCAS Apply:
UCAS APPLY LOGIN/REGISTER
Link for parents:
http://www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/parents-and-guardians
Important Deadlines
Get the latest applicaiton deadlines for the current year on the UCAS website.
Your Personal Statement
What should be included in your personal statement:
- A reason for choosing the course
- Any background interest
- Any relevant experience
- Career aspirations
- Work experience – skills developed
- Interests & hobbies
- Achievements
- Positions of responsibility
- Any other relevant information
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You should also try to give evidence of:
- Independent study skills
- Self-awareness
- Motivation, maturity and commitment
- An understanding of the course
- Good numeracy and literacy
- Essay writing research skills
- Time management skills
- Enthusiasm to go beyond the syllabus
Need more info?
- UCAS website – www.ucas.com
- Facebook – www.facebook.com/ucasonline
- Twitter – www.twitter.com/ucas_online
- UCAStv – www.ucas.tv/
- YouTube – www.youtube.com/ucasonline
- Careers Database – www.planitplus.net/
- Skills Development Scotland – www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/
- SAAS – www.saas.gov.uk
- Prospects – www.prospects.co.uk