Counseling students on applying to universities in the United Kingdom Tamsin Thomas, British Council

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1 Counseling students on applying to universities in the United Kingdom Tamsin Thomas, British Council

2 Critical Components

3 QUIZ

4 30% undergraduate students 25% in Scotland 30% In London 87,205 China 20,055 India 18,705 Nigeria 16,870 Malaysia 15,525 USA 14,520 Germany 61% female International student body 3.5% United States

5 WHY CHOOSE THE UK? Students are taught by world leading, research active academics, ensuring their learning is current and internationally relevant. International faculty and students are well represented on campus, giving students a global perspective. >80% of students graduate on-time and most find work within six months. The academic culture is self-directed, but students have access to comprehensive student support services. The UK teaches in English but is the gateway to Europe.

6 UK EDUCATION STRUCTURE 12+4 Scotland 13+3 Rest of UK

7 INSTITUTIONS

8 ADMISSIONS PHILOSOPHY Best fit course at the right institution Adult learning environment Subject expertise

9 WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

10 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

11 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

12 SUBJECTS Humanities English Literature Creative Writing English Language Linguistics Journalism

13 Year 3/4 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 PROGRAM EXAMPLE BSc (Hons) Marketing Introduction to Marketing Management Introduction to Organisational Behaviour Perspectives on Business and Management Information Technology for Business Principles of Operations Management Introduction to Management Accounting Business Policy Business Game Marketing Psychology Strategic Finance Business, Government & Society Marketing Management Optional Work Placement Year Strategic Marketing Advanced Marketing Communication Marketing for non-profit organisations International Marketing Dissertation

14 TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT GRADING 70% A First class 60% B Second class upper 50% C Second class lower 40 D Third class

15 ADMISSIONS & UCAS

16 QUIZ

17 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma Advanced coursework (e.g. AP, IB, dual-enrollment classes) ACT, SATs Auditions/Portfolio (where relevant) Interview (rarely) Entrance tests (rarely)

18 METHODS OF APPLYING

19 UCAS

20 Key dates

21 COURSES 3 TARGET SCHOOLS 2 SAFETY SCHOOLS

22 4,000 CHARACTERS 47 LINES (INC. SPACES & BLANK LINES) 1 STATEMENT

23 PERSONAL STATEMENT Interest & passion for the course Skills & achievements Relevant work experience Future Plans Hobbies & interests

24 PERSONAL STATEMENT Why are you applying for your chosen course(s)? Why does this subject interest you? Include evidence that you understand what's required to study the course, e.g. if applying for psychology courses, show that you know how scientific the subject is. Why do you think you re suitable for the course(s)? Do you have any particular skills and experience that will help you to succeed on the course(s)? Do your current or previous studies relate to the course(s) that you have chosen? If so, how? Have you taken part in any other activities that demonstrate your interest in the course(s)?

25 HIGH SCHOOL REFERENCE CREDIBILITY FOR THE STUDENTS APPLICATION SCHOOL PROFILE CONTEXTUALIZE STUDENT S CURRICULUM EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

26 PREDICTED GRADES TRANSPARENT ADMISSIONS Predictions should match stated entry criteria UNIVERSITIES LOOK FOR Right subjects & grades 5 UCAS CHOICES Grade appropriate applications PREDICTION NOT ASSERTION Past and current grades Professional judgment School s historical performance

27 DECISION MAKING

28 RISK AREAS

29 QUIZ

30 BEYOND THE DEGREE

31 ACCOMMODATION

32 ACCOMMODATION

33 ACCOMMODATION

34 ACCOMMODATION

35 ATHLETICS

36 CLUBS AND SOCIEITES

37 FUNDING

38 WEBSITES

39 VISAS

40 VISAS

41 WEBSITES

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48 QUIZ

49 A PERSON Call the British Council 1 (212) (202) Call UCAS Call your dedicated international officer at each university

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