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News items for parents
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Security alert
Suspicious emails purporting to be from UCAS and some universities and colleges have been sent to applicants asking for personal information.
Missed the 15 January deadline?
Your son or daughter can still apply until 30 June in the usual way.
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.
Free student finance DVD available from the DIUS
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) is offering a free DVD which explains the different types of financial help offered to higher education students.
Is your son or daughter not sure which course to study?
If your son or daughter hasn't yet decided what to study, there are some useful tools that can help them to come to a decision.
15 January 2008 - Closing date for applications
If your son or daughter is 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.
Our improved 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.
'Compose your future' exhibition - 16 November 2007
A fantastic opportunity for your son or daughter 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 son or daughter is 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.
Early application deadline - 15 October 2007
Applications for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine/science, Oxford University and University of Cambridge must be received at UCAS by 15 October 2007.
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.