Exceptional circumstances – can enable an offer to be made when otherwise it might not. Info about applicant can give context and support to their academic achievement and to their personal statement – e.g supporting and evidencing claims around motivation, skills and personal attributes. No ‘magic bullet’ or secret formula that guarantees success Just one part of assessment Admissions staff have to compare ‘apples’ and ‘oranges’ and ‘pears’Īs part of selection Info about school can gives context to rest of application: i.e. What goes in the reference? Tips: Do’s and Don’tsĪn informed and academic assessment of: their academic performance in their post-16 education their potential for success in higher education why the course they have chosen is suited to them any personal qualities which will benefit them at university, such as skills, aptitude, enthusiasm what they can bring to the university, such as extra-curricular activities and interests Jonathan Tinnacher University of LeicesterĢ The UCAS Reference What is it? The process Predicted grades
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