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INFORMATION FOR UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS, THE COMMON APPLICATION AND UCAS

I thought of making this post to give you some information as regards to making applications for tertiary /university in the United States of America and the United Kingdom, being as it is that we are in a new year so if your resolution was to go back to school this is meant to ease that process . Think of it as resource that will vastly simplify the sometimes tedious process of choosing a school where you want to probably spend the next 4-5 years studying and living. To make such a momentous decision you need all the information you can get so that you can make choices based on thorough and up to date information.

So I guess your next question is what are the Common Application and UCAS respectively. Simply put the common application is a system that serves students, member institutions, and secondary schools by providing applications—online and in print—that students and school officials may submit to any of our
In a nutshell all you need to do is just to fill out one application form send it to any of 350 member schools that use the system as opposed to filling out individual forms for each member university.

Here Is An Overview of The FAQ/Answers About The Common Application.

WHAT IS THE COMMON APPLICATION


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The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding over 30 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. We serve students, member institutions, and secondary schools by providing applications—online and in print—that students and school officials may submit to any of our nearly 350 members. Membership is open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process.

WHY USE IT?

The Common Application simplifies the college admission process by saving time and eliminating duplication of effort. Once completed online or in print, copies of the Application for Undergraduate Admission and associated secondary school forms may be sent to any of the participating colleges and universities. This allows students to spend less time on the busywork of applying for admission, and more time on what’s really important: college research, campus visits, essay writing, and senior year coursework.

IS IT WIDELY USED?

Yes! Last year,2008, roughly 400,000 students submitted approximately 1.4 million applications via the Common App Online, and hundreds of thousands more were submitted on paper.

IS IT TREATED FAIRLY?

ABSOLUTELY! Our college and university members have worked together for more than 30 years to develop this application. All members fully support its use, and all give equal consideration to the Common Application and the college’s own forms. Many of our members use the Common Application as their only undergraduate admission application.

MAY ALL COLLEGES PARTICIPATE?

Membership is open to colleges and universities that evaluate students using a holistic selection process. A holistic process includes subjective as well as objective criteria, including at least one academic recommendation form, at least one untimed writing sample, and broader campus diversity considerations. If a college or university is not listed in this booklet and on our website, they are not members of the consortium. Sending the Common Application to non-members is prohibited..For More Information on the common application click here . Good Luck Good People, Go Forth and Acquire Knowledge in 2009.

Here Is An Overview of The FAQ/Answers About UCAS Apply.

“Apply is an application system that allows you to apply online for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the UK.”

So I’m sure you are mightily curious to find out what UCAS stands for, UCAS stands for Universities and College Admission Services

It is a system that allows one to make applications to all the universities in the United Kingdom, UK, using one standardized application form that you then submit online to all the universities within the UK that you aspire to enroll in. In effect just like the common application provides a similar service for +some 350 universities in the USA, UCAS strives to provide a similar service for undergraduate entry into universities in the UK. In light of the numbers of Kenyans whose numbers are swelling annually in a bid to go for further studies in the UK, this information is designed to help you make an informed choice without going to all manner of bureaus that are mushrooming all over Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu, purporting to offer “Direct entry to UK Universities” often at exorbitant fees.

How to apply - 2009 entry

Applying for university or college online

If you wish to apply for a full-time undergraduate course at university or college, you can use our online service, Apply. Apply is a secure, web-based application system which is available 24 hours a day. It can be used anywhere where there is access to the internet, which gives you the flexibility to fill in your application where and when it suits you.

Here you can find an overview of Apply, information about how to register and pay for your application, guidance for the personal statement and reference, and a list of frequently asked questions, all of which should help you to find the answers that you are looking for.

Overview
An overview of the online application system.

Registration
A step-by-step guide to registering to use Apply.

Personal details
Advice about completing the 'Personal details' section.

Additional information
Details of further information requested (UK applicants only).

Choices
Guidance about the number of courses allowed and some specific deadlines.

Education
How to enter your qualifications and a list of examination results that we receive.

Employment
How to enter your employment history.

Your personal statement
Useful advice to help you create a winning personal statement.

Your reference
Advice and guidance about how to obtain a reference.

Cost of applying
How to pay for your application and how much it will cost.

Data protection
How the Data Protection Act 1998 is relevant to your online application.

FAQs
Frequently asked questions about using Apply.

Good Luck Good People, Go Forth and Acquire Knowledge in 2009.

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