- Where to start?
- Step 1: Choosing courses
- Step 2: Applying
- Step 3: Offers
- Step 4: Results
- Step 5: Next steps
- Step 6: Starting university or college
- Important dates
- Student finance
- FAQs
- Events
- News
FAQs
Do you have a question about the application process? If you do, read through this list and you may find the answer you're looking for.
Applying
- Our son wants to apply to university but we are concerned about the finances. What advice can you offer?
- Our son left school last year to work. Now he wants to go to university. How does he apply?
- Our daughter wants to study design. Foundation courses have been mentioned. Can you explain what they are?
- My daughter's friends have started getting offers. When is she going to hear something?
Changes
- We aren't happy with the universities our son has chosen. What can be done about it?
- My son is considering taking a gap year before starting university and may want to defer his entry to 2011. How can I best advise him?
- Our daughter is working abroad this year. She's holding a place at university but is having doubts about the course. Have you any suggestions?
- Our daughter has received better exam results than she needs for her conditional firm choice. What can she do?
Options
- My son is away travelling. Can I reply to offers on his behalf?
- My daughter's first choice wants a B in maths. What would happen if she got a C?
- My daughter is desperately unhappy at college and says she wants to come home. We want her to stay, but can she reapply if she leaves?
- Our daughter has suddenly started mentioning that she'd like to study in another country. Where can we get some pointers?