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College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook
College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook
Admissions cycle
18 months before enrolment
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Role of the student
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Research
Accept offer
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Apply
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Oct
• High school will need to support the student with their application by
helping the student to understand the process
• They will need to write a reference or provide information about a
students predicted exam results
• Most UK Universities have teams of admissions advisers who are able
to help counselors to advise their students, and will have information
material that they can send to you to help decision making
Role of High School
tember
Sep
• Universities set admissions requirements and provide comprehensive
information via UCAS and their websites to help students research their
options. As students narrow their options they can speak to an admissions
advisor to learn more about the program.
• Universities receive applications electronically from UCAS to review and
make an admissions decision.
• Academic staff may carry out an interview with students who have
applied (this often depends on the subject of study)
• Universities confirm the places with students once exam results are
confirmed
• Universities provide applicants with accommodation, enrollment and
induction information
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Role of the institution
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• Students need to ensure that they have fully researched their options and
know which courses they would like to apply for
Application
• Students will need to complete the application form, including their
personal statement which should include information about why they
want to study their chosen subject area
• Students will need to attend interviews if requested by the university
• Students in the UK often attend university open days or UCAS
conventions to decide whether they like an institution, some universities
offer virtual tours on their website for international students
• Students will need to communicate with the university if they have any
questions about their application, rules around personal data in the UK
mean that an institution won’t be able to discuss their application wit h
anyone else
• Students will need to ensure that they have all of the relevant certificates
and exam results requested by the university
• Students may need to confirm their place if they have an offer before
their exam results are available
Pre-Arrival
• Students will need to ensure that all relevant documents are supplied
with their application, which may be visas, portfolio pieces and finance
documentation
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