On the Day
• When you arrive you’ ll be given a unique barcode to scan at each of the stands you visit. When prompted, tick the‘ send me info ' box and UCAS will share personalised information with you after the event, based on your visit.
• Don’ t follow the crowd! This is a chance to find your own calling, which might not be the same as your friends’.
• If you’ re waiting to speak to someone, listen to other people’ s questions. They may ask something that never occured to you but turns out to be helpful.
• Don’ t weigh yourself down by collecting a prospectus from every university or college. Most of them are available digitally, or you can request a printed copy in the post.
• The staff on each stand may not be academics, but student ambassadors, so utilise their experience as an opportunity to learn about the institution’ s values or local area. Course content is best discussed with the programme team at an Open Day or interview.
• It’ s not about who’ s got the best freebies – don’ t be dazzled by branded merch!
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Use the table on page 6 to help you plan your day.
What’ s Next?
• Read the prospectuses if you’ ve collected some.
• Visit the websites of any universities or colleges for extra information – some will offer virtual campus tours.
• Keep researching things like bursaries and scholarships that you might be eligible for.
• Talk to your friends, family, tutors or career adviser about what you found out – get their opinions too.
• Book onto Open Days – They will help you get the‘ feel’ for different universities or colleges.
• Don’ t worry if you change your mind after a visit; they are designed to help you narrow down your options.
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When you know where and what you want to study, it’ s time to apply.
Visit ucas. com to start your application.
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