Any S5 or S6 student who is interested in applying to university in 2021 should join the UCAS Entry 2021 Microsoft Team using the joining code jwck5mx.
Here I will provide further information on how to apply and post any relevant information that I receive from UCAS or universities.
Mr Cairney
For the attention of pupils applying for UCAS entry 2021 (new S6 pupils)
June is always a busy month for the UK Student Recruitment team at the University of Glasgow and this year is no exception despite the very different circumstances. We will miss meeting senior pupils at UCAS fairs and school events across the UK but are looking forward to engaging with students who are exploring their 2021 UCAS options in the virtual world – see below.
Science and Engineering Faculty Fair, 3 June, 1-3pm
www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/science-engineering-online-he-faculty-fair-with-glasgow-warwick-uea/
UK University Search Virtual Fair, 17 June, 12 -6pm
www.ukuniversitysearch.com/fair-signup/virtual-fair-2
UCAS advisers are hosting a Q&A for parents, guardians, and carers, live on Facebook this Thursday, 30 April, at 16:00.
https://www.facebook.com/ucasonline/
Our experts on-hand to answer their questions include:
Mike Nicholson – Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach, University of Bath
Melissa Scallan – parent, journalist, and author of Starting University: What to Expect, How to Prepare, Go and Enjoy
Ben Jordon – Senior Strategy and Insight Manager, UCAS
Whether they have questions about their child’s qualifications, application, or future studies, encourage them to get involved and get answers directly from those in the know.
UCAS
Earlier this week, SQA shared further details on the awarding and delivery of results for 2020. This includes more information for schools and colleges on the process of providing estimated grades for cancelled exams.
SQA is in regular discussion with UCAS and universities to help students progress on to the next stage of their education or employment, and are working to ensure students receive their results by 4 August.
Like other recent announcements, we want to reassure you that universities and colleges are expected to treat your students’ applications fairly and consistently, and to consider these grades in the same way as any other qualifications. We also plan to run Confirmation and Clearing processes broadly similar to previous years.
Help your students get their questions answered
Following recent announcements, we recognise that your students may have questions about their qualifications, applications, and future studies.
To help, tomorrow, Thursday 23 April, at 15:00 (UK time), we’re hosting a Q&A for students in Scotland live on Facebook.
Our panel of experts on hand to answer their questions include:
Don’t forget, as it’s a live panel, your students will need to join us on Facebook at 15:00 if they want their questions answered.
They should’ve already received an invite from us, but in case they’ve missed it, help us spread the word.
We hope they can make it.
UCAS
These dates have been updated in Track, and we’ve emailed applicants to let them know if their deadlines have changed.
We hope this gives students and their chosen universities and colleges the extra time they need to fully consider any decisions and offers, and ensures fairness in admissions is maintained.
Since the UK Government’s announcement, the Office for Students (OfS) have shared further guidance and FAQs with universities and colleges in England to explain exactly what is covered in the two-week pause. In addition, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) has written to vice-chancellors at Welsh universities and colleges, requesting that they also undertake a two-week pause on unconditional offers.
This year’s Higher Education Convention for the West region will be held in the SEC Centre, Glasgow, G3 8YW on Tuesday 18th September, between 9:30am and 3pm
As with last year, UCAS now lead on this event so exhibitors and schools will be contacted by them and are asked to register, book tickets etc. through the UCAS website https://www.ucas.com/events/glasgow-higher-education-exhibition-308521
Hundreds of healthcare professionals from across the UK will be volunteering to present and network with students who are interested in:
• Medicine
• Veterinary Medicine
• Dentistry
at our National Healthcare Weekends on the 16th and 17th June taking place at the University of Stirling!
Please note that these events are filling quickly!
It is a highly valuable opportunity for S3 – S5 students to network with a variety of healthcare professions, learn about work experience opportunities and how to make a successful application.
Registration is £25 for students on the Saturday conferences and there is an optional UCAS lecture available on Sunday for each specialty – for an outline of events on the weekend click here .
Please note teachers can attend for free, as well as students from low-income backgrounds.
Students can register on the Medic Mentor website (medicmentor.org) and find out more about the events here.
All proceeds are used to support healthcare students with scholarships, elective bursaries, free training and educational initiatives.
OPEN TO S5 PUPILS ONLY
The University of St Andrews is one of ten UK universities which facilitates the Sutton Trust Summer School: a unique summer programme for S5 pupils, provided free of charge. As a participant, pupils will gain an insight into life as a first-year undergraduate through attending academic subject strands taught by leading experts. Subject strands often combine two or more areas, allowing pupils the chance to explore a range of possible courses and develop key academic skills before committing to university study. Pupils will also receive valuable advice on making UCAS applications, as well as on finance, careers and accommodation options.
Applications close on the Thursday 8 March 2018 at 5pm.
All teacher verifications must be submitted by 5pm on Thursday 15 March 2018.
Applications can be made through the Sutton Trust website which can be found here; https://summerschools.suttontrust.com/how-to-apply/
For further details click here
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