News items for advisers

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QCA annual survey

All advisers at schools and colleges are asked to complete the tenth joint QCA/UCAS survey into 14-19 curriculum.

UCAS News Spring 2008, issue 25

The Spring 2008 edition of UCAS News is now available as a PDF file.

UCAS Confirmation 2008 and UCAS and CUKAS application systems 2009

Outlines the changes we have introduced for Confirmation this summer as well as for the UCAS and CUKAS application systems for the next cycle.

Security alert

Suspicious emails purporting to be from UCAS and some universities and colleges have been sent to applicants asking for personal information.

Training for new advisers

UCAS is now offering training sessions for beginners and new advisers at their offices at Rosehill, Cheltenham

UCAS News Winter 2008, issue 24

The Winter 2008 edition of UCAS News is now available as a PDF file.

Missed the 15 January deadline?

Your students can still apply until 30 June in the usual way.

UCAS Apply Information Sessions

UCAS is pleased to announce that we are offering two Apply information sessions at the UCAS premises in Cheltenham.

Institution name changes

Several Institutions have recently changed their name - full details are available here.

Launch of Unistats

The brand new Unistats website was launched on Monday 26 November 2007.

UCAS Card scheme is now open

Our brand new UCAS Card scheme is now open for registration to all current Year 12, S5 or equivalent students.

UCAS News Autumn 2007, issue 29

The Autumn 2007 edition of UCAS News is now available as a PDF file.

15 January 2008 - Closing date for applications

If your students are applying from the UK or European Union (EU), whatever their nationality, they must send their application to us by 15 January 2008.

Extended closing date

The closing date for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine/science, Oxford University and University of Cambridge has been extended to 16 October 2007.

The new UCAS website

Welcome to our new site, which was designed with our users' needs in mind.

Admissions tests

Some universities and colleges require students to pass an admissions test as well as standard qualifications if they are applying for courses in certain subjects.

Early application deadline - 15 October 2007

Don't forget to send your students' applications for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine/science, Oxford University and University of Cambridge by 15 October 2007.

'Compose your future' exhibition - 16 November 2007

A fantastic opportunity for your students to chat to course leaders and those involved in courses within performing arts, drama, music and dance.

'Design your future' exhibition - 7-8 & 26-27 November 2007

If your students are passionate about art and design, attending one of these events will enable them to learn more about available courses in a lively and stimulating exhibition environment.

Consultancy services

Learn about our consultancy services for advisers which focus on the key issues that currently impact on progression to higher education.

BioMedical Admissions Test - 28 September 2007

Don't forget that the application deadline for the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is 28 September 2007.

NMAS to merge with UCAS

NMAS will cease to operate at the end of the 2006/7 entry cycle. Applications will be made through UCAS for 2008 entry.