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Introduction  \n2. Why study at university?  \n2.1 The pros and cons  \n2.2 The university experience  \n2.3 Is one university better than another?  \n2.4 Useful comparison websites  \n2.5 Decisions, decisions  \n2.6 How do I get information to make my decisions?  \n3. The university application process  \n3.1 University application process overview  \n3.2 What happens after you apply?  \n3.3 Further services offered in APPLY  \n3.4 Your four key choices  \n3.4.1 Choosing your subject  \n3.4.2 Choosing your type of course  \n3.4.3 Choosing which type of institution to apply to  \n3.4.3.1 Types of universities  \n3.4.3.2 Russell Group universities  \n3.4.4 Choosing which institution / location to apply to  \n3.5 Entrance requirements  \n3.6 Prospectuses, visits and open days  \n4. Your university application  \n4.1 Your personal statement  \n4.2 Specialist applications  \n4.2.1 Oxford  \n4.2.1.1 Oxford admissions tests and additional application materials  \n4.2.2 Cambridge  \n4.2.2.1 Cambridge admissions tests and additional application materials  \n4.2.3 The case for making an Oxbridge application  \n4.2.3.1 Breaking some stereotypes  \n4.2.4 Medical applications  \n4.2.4.1 Types of medical course  \n4.2.4.2 BMAT  \n4.2.4.3 UKCAT  \n4.2.5 Applications for art and design  \n4.3 Interviews  \n4.3.1 General interview advice  \n4.3.2 Preparing for interview  \n4.3.3 Before the interview  \n4.3.4 On the day  \n4.3.5 A note about Oxbridge interviews  \n4.4 Taking a gap year  \n5. Financial considerations  \n5.1 Student finance  \n5.2 The pros and cons  \n5.3 Financial support  \nAppendices  \nPost-18 Pathways  \nThe University Application Process  \n1. Introduction  \nYour end of year exams are now finished and your thoughts turn to the summer and to what lies beyond. With less than one year left at Richard Hale, what awaits you are a number of key decisions that will determine your immediate and mid-term futures. By now you have decided that you probably want to continue through to Higher Education, perhaps to study for a degree or similar higher level qualification. The information in this booklet, along with the ‘Post-18 Pathways’ information evening should help inform your decision-making process.  \nThe aim of this booklet is to support you as you make your application to university. It contains information on how to choose the right course and institution, the UCAS process itself, how to write the all-important Personal Statement and to complete the online application form. It also provides information on application to specialist courses, student finance and gap year guidance, as well as useful website links.  \nAlthough there are sections that might not be relevant to you, this booklet will certainly be a useful guide to help inform your decision making when choosing the courses and institutions you will apply to.  \nI hope that you find it useful.  \nDr SJ Coote June 2018  \n2. Why study at university?  \n2.1 The pros and cons  \n\n| Degree | Job |\n| --- | --- |\n| Essential for many professions | Experience of life valuable |\n| More employable generally | Lack of degree may become irrelevant in later life |\n| Quicker promotion | Start work sooner |\n| More money later | More money now |\n| Considerable debt | Your pension pot accrued over more years |\n| University life is fun |  |\n\nUniversity study allows students to further any particular academic interests, whilst enjoying the experience of living in a cosmopolitan student community and the chance to develop new friendships which present exciting opportunities. Degree-level study will also allow you to develop new skills and personal qualities such as self-reliance, adaptability and the ability to communicate effectively, all of which are valued by employers. Perhaps most important of all, higher education is often a way of obtaining a better job. 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