EducationUK Guidance Counsellor Handbook_US version 2014-2015 Handbook: USA Version | Page 18

College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook Admissions cycle 18 months before enrolment ber em pt e Role of the student Ma r Pre-Application ch Apply for Visa and pack! Research Accept offer from institution Apply ober - January 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 ary - May M ay ebu F -S Role of the institution 18 • 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 19