Year Outline
First Term
1.
Choose courses you would like to apply for
2.
Ask a teacher to write a reference for you
3.
Fill in Record Sheet (page 7) and give it to Mr Drew.
4.
Give out Reference Information Request sheets to all your subject teachers (pages 8 and 9 of this booklet - also available from school website and from Mr. Drew)
5.
Register for Apply on UCAS website
6.
Write personal statement and put this on Apply
7.
Register for and take any extra tests that need to be taken
(e.g. BMAT)
8.
Log on to Track once UCAS application sent off (UCAS will send you a number that allows access) and check the status of your applications
Second and Third Terms
1.
Use Track to check the status of your offers and report all news back to Mr Drew
2.
Decide your firm and insurance choices and enter these by the deadline that UCAS give you.
3.
Give firm and insurance choice information (with conditions e.g. 75% overall Bac mark ) to Mr Drew, with 2 stamped envelopes that have addresses of universities on.
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Extra Tests
Several universities require that applicants take specific tests as part of the application procedure.
BMAT
If you are plying to study the courses below you must take the BMAT test.
This test will take place in school on Wednesday 5 th
November. You must inform Mr
Drew as soon as you know that you will be taking this test as you have to be registered before the end of September. You will also have to pay a fee (between €70 and €100)
Courses that require the BMAT:
The Royal Veterinary College: D100, D101
Imperial College London: A100, B900, BB29, BB2X
University College London: A100
University of Cambridge: A100, A101, D100
University of Oxford: A100, B100
Further details of the BMAT can be found at www.bmat.org.uk
UKCAT
If you are applying to study Dentistry or Medicine at a university that does not require
BMAT then you will have to take the UKCAT test. The school has nothing to do with the administration of this test. You must register and arrange to take the test yourself. Details of how to do this can be found at www.ukcat.ac.uk
LNAT
If you are applying to study Law, several universities require that you take the LNAT test. The school has nothing to do with the administration of this test. You must register and arrange to take the test yourself. Details of which universities require
LNAT, how to register and where to take the test can be found at www.lnat.ac.uk
STEP
Some applicants for Mathematics courses (particularly those applying to Cambridge or Warwick) will be required to take STEP papers after they have received offers.
You must check any offers you receive very carefully. The tests usually take place in
June. More details at: www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/step
Remember that it is your responsibility to research the specific requirements for the courses you are applying o study
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Oxford University
If you are applying to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) or Economics and Management (E & M) you are required to take the TSA Oxford test on
Wednesday 5 th
November. This test will be taken at school. You must inform Mr
Drew as soon as you know that you will be taking this test as you must be registered.
You may also have to pay a fee.
Details of this test can be found at www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/tsaoxford
ELAT
If you are applying to take English Language & Literature (Q300), English & Modern
Languages (TQ93) or Classics & English (QQ38 and QQH8) at Oxford you need to take ELAT. This test will take place in the morning of 5 th
November at school. You must inform Mr Drew as soon as you know that you will be taking this test as you have to be registered quickly. There may also be a fee for this test. For more details see: www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/elat
Other Courses at Oxford
If you are applying to study History, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or any joint honours degree involving any of these subjects then you will be required to take tests in school on 5 th
November. You do not need to register for these tests as they will be sent directly to school once Oxford receives your application.
Cambridge University
With the exception of BMAT and LNAT, Cambridge does not require applicants to take any extra tests as part of the initial application, though you will be expected to take various tests if you are invited to interview. You must check these requirements yourself. For more details see: www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/tests/index.html
Remember that it is your responsibility to research the specific requirements for the courses you are applying o study
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Useful Links
UCAS website www.ucas.com
Handouts, reference forms and other information can be found on the school website www.eeb3.eu
(ecole secondaire→ orientation et work experience→UCAS)
BMAT www.bmat.org.uk
UKCAT www.ukcat.ac.uk
LNAT www.lnat.ac.uk
ELAT, TSA Oxford, TSA Cambridge, STEP, BMAT www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/
Using Apply
The school buzzword is “brussels3”
When searching for our school on Apply
, type in “brussels 3” and the school should then be listed.
Fee code :
02 LA, SAAS, NIBd, EU, Chl, Iom or Student Finance England
Student support arrangements : EU Team
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UCAS Deadlines and Important Dates
1st September: UCAS system is up and running for 2009 entry
15 th
October: Closing date for all applications to Oxbridge and for Medicine, Vet
Science and Dentistry. (Paper applications to Cambridge must have arrived by this date)
15 th
January: Closing date for UCAS applications
LNAT: 1st August 2008 Registration opens
15th January 2009 Last date to register and book an LNAT test slot
20th January 2009 Last date to take LNAT
Oxbridge
15th October 2008 Last date for registering and booking an LNAT test slot
1st November 2008 Last date for taking LNAT
See LNAT website http://www.lnat.ac.uk/2008/
UKCAT: 26 th
September 2008 Last date to register
10 th
October 2008 Last date to take UKCAT
See UKCAT website http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/
BMAT: 30 th September 2008 Registration deadline
15 th
October Late registration deadline
5 th
November 2008 BMAT test
1 st December 2008 BMAT results sent out
See BMAT info at http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/bmat
Oxford tests: 5 th
November
Remember to check if your chosen university requires you to take any tests or submit work.
School Deadlines
29 th
September 2008 Deadline for registration for BMAT, TSA Oxford and ELAT
1 st
October 2008 Deadline for applications to Oxbridge and for Medicine, Vet Science and Dentistry
1 st
December 2008 Deadline for all UCAS applications
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Name:
Section:
Course Choices
(include full UCAS codes)
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5.
List of subject teachers (with subject taught)
Teacher writing reference:
(Make sure that this teacher has actually agreed to write your reference!)
Please hand this to Mr Drew as soon as you can
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UCAS (UK universities) Reference Information Request
Name of student……………………………………….. Class………………………
Subject teacher………………………………………… Subject……………………
Proposed university course(s)………………………………………………………….
To be returned to………………….………………………..Email:……………………
Dear colleague,
The above student is applying to study at a UK university. In order for the application to be processed, an in-depth reference must be written by one of the student’s teachers. So that this reference may be as detailed as possible, I would be very grateful if you would take the time to comment on the student’s performance in your subject. Your comments will then be taken into account when the reference is written.
Please return this form to the teacher named above, or to me at simon.drew@ee3.org as soon as possible (ideally within one week).
Comments may be written in French or English and are confidential within the school.
Many thanks,
Simon Drew
1. Predicted final mark in the European Baccalaureate: /10
2. For non-native speakers of English: Level of English:
3. Student’s work and academic capacities e.g. intellectual curiosity and rigour, analytical abilities, ability to think critically and construct logical arguments, depth of knowledge of subject studied.
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4. Student’s reliability (homework, punctuality, absences etc.)
5. Her/his relationship with you and others in the group (ability to work as part of a team etc, to work independently)
6. Suitability for university study (maturity, motivation, commitment, independence)
7. Do you support this application? (Choice of subject, student’s overall motivation/attitude etc.)
8. Any other points you think are important about this student.
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