EducationUK Guidance Counsellor Handbook_US version 2014-2015 Handbook: USA Version | Page 28

28 College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook College and University Guidance Counselor Handbook Advertisement Making an application Completing and tracking Once all six sections are complete and the student has paid the one time application fee, it can be submitted to UCAS. Note that UK universities do not see the names on each application. Each application is read blind which is why grades play such an important part in the decision process. ‘Nominated access’ • Recommended that each student nominates a teacher, parent or both as an alternative contact. • The nominated person(s) can contact UCAS on the student’s behalf to discuss the application. • UCAS advisers will not discuss an application with anyone other than the stu FV