Here are five tips that you may not know about:
- You don’t have to apply to all five choices at once.
Many students worry about applying to the wrong courses or not getting the grades they need. However, you can actually apply to a few courses early on and then add more choices later on, once you have a better idea of your options. This is especially helpful if you are not sure what you want to study or if you are waiting for your predicted grades.
- If you do better than predicted, you can still search for places.
If you work hard and get better grades than you were predicted, you may be able to get into a higher-ranked university. UCAS Adjustment is a process that allows you to hold an offer from one university and then apply to other universities that are asking for higher grades. This is a great way to get into your dream university.
- The alternative offer.
Sometimes, you may be interested in applying to multiple courses at the same university. If you are not offered a place on your first choice course, the university may be able to offer you a place on an alternative course. This is called an alternative offer.
- The alternative personal statement.
If you are applying to multiple courses, you may not want to use the same personal statement for each application. This is because you may want to tailor your statement to each specific course. Some universities will allow you to submit a substitute or supplemental personal statement for each course.
- Know your options.
There are a lot of different factors to consider when applying to UK universities. It is important to do your research and understand your options. This includes knowing the different types of universities, the different courses that are offered, and the different entry requirements.
If you want to know more about applying to university in the UK, check out our Guide to Studying in the UK.