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The UCAS Guide to Getting into University and College The UCAS Guide to Getting into University and College
£11.99


BRAND NEW EDITION

Everything you need to know about the entire applicant journey.

'...the most comprehensive guide...offers fabulous tips and advice...'
David Fullerton, Head of Careers

'Absolutely brilliant!'
Debbie Verdino, Post-16 Manager

'...it answers all the questions I'd felt stupid for asking at college, it's inspired me to do my research and take this so much more seriously, and it's made my transition from college to uni seem WAY less daunting. I recommend it completely for anyone who's even thought in passing about higher education, or anyone with a family member doing so.'
A 5-star review from an A-level student on Amazon

 



How to Complete Your UCAS Application 2012 How to Complete Your UCAS Application 2012
£12.99


NEW EDITION - Available now

Taking students through the entire process.


This book gives the inside track on making your application, providing in-depth advice on navigating the Apply system and avoiding common mistakes.

 



University Interviews Guide University Interviews Guide
£26.25 Including  VAT at 5%


Subject-specific interview preparation for over 80 degree courses.

This unique book and CD Rom offers invaluable information to sixth-formers, their teachers and higher-education advisers as students prepare for university interviews.  



How to Write a Winning UCAS Personal Statement How to Write a Winning UCAS Personal Statement
£12.99


First-hand guidance on how to impress university admissions tutors.

The personal statement can be the most challenging part of the application and the section most agonised over. Admissions tutors will see hundreds of personal statements, so how can you make your stand out?

Based on first-hand research carried out among admissions tutors, this book guides you through the process from researching your course to selling yourself in the best way using the personal statement. It includes:

-Guidance for over 30 popular university subjects
-Top tips for successful statements and common mistakes to avoid
-Information on what admissions tutors look for in an ideal applicant 



The Insider's Guide to Applying to University The Insider's Guide to Applying to University
£12.99


Available end of July.

Are you looking to discover the secrets of a successful university application?

The Insider's Guide to Applying to University gives the full picture about university applications from selecting your degree course and university to accepting an offer or going through clearing.

 



Personal Statements Personal Statements
£14.99


How to write a UCAS personal statement.

For prospective university students, the UCAS personal statement is the most important page of A4 they will ever write. In an increasingly competitive world, the statement provides the student with the chance to impress. But even the brightest applicants find the Personal Statement difficult to structure and write.

This guide explains the UCAS system and demonstrates, step by step, how to organise and structure an individual and highly effective personal statement. 



Applying to University: The Essential Guide Applying to University: The Essential Guide
£9.99


Available end of May 2011

Preparing students, parents and advisers for each stage of the application process.

This book, packed with all the latest information and advice, takes you step by step through choosing your subject, selecting the right university and completing the UCAS application. Guidance on writing the personal statement is given.

Its easy-to-read style also covers the fine details of finance, deferred entry and the UCAS Tariff.  



Succeeding in your Medical School Application Succeeding in your Medical School Application
£14.99


How to prepare the perfect UCAS Personal Statement.

As the competition for Medical School places continues to increase, it is more important than ever to ensure that your application reflects what the admissions tutors will be looking for. This book:
o Describes the context of the Medical School Personal Statement within the application process
o Sets out the essential contents of the Personal Statement, the key steps in its preparation and what to include and what not to include
o Drafts and refines a fictitious UCAS Personal Statement, making for a most valuable case study through which the consideration of all the important, key principles are brought to life

By using this engaging, easy to use and comprehensive book, you can remove so much of the uncertainty surrounding your medical school application. 



Get into Medical School - Write the Perfect Personal Statement Get into Medical School - Write the Perfect Personal Statement
£15.00



Written by experts in communication and medical recruitment.

This guide is designed to give medical school applicants all the information they need to write a powerful and memorable personal statement to help them stand out from the crowd and maximise their chances of getting an interview for medical school.

It explains:
- what medical school admissions tutors are really looking for and how to set about impressing them
- the process of planning and preparing to write a personal statement
- how to develop a structure and content to maximise impact
- effective writing techniques to impress medical school admissions tutors. 



Entry Requirements CD-ROM 2011 (special offer) Entry Requirements CD-ROM 2011 (special offer)
£9.99 Including  VAT at 20.07%


WAS £15.00

Because of the range and depth of qualifications, they don't all fit in the Big Guide book, so we have put them on this CD-ROM. A copy of this CD-ROM is included with every Big Guide but you can also purchase it on its own.

It contains the complete university datafiles found in the book, as well as all entry requirements for both UK and overseas applicants, making it a very cost-effective way to access the complete information. 



Step Up 2011 (10% off) Step Up 2011 (10% off)
£13.45


WAS £14.95

A student-friendly look at the entire process.

Step Up provides a wealth of knowledge for school pupils, parents and higher education advisers on handling the tricky issues posed by university and college entrance.

Packed full of case studies, experiences and opinions of both teachers and students, Step Up is a respected and powerful publication for providing information for potential students and their advisers.

It includes information on open days and events, choosing courses and institutions, studying in Wales or Scotland, applications, admissions tests, students finances, gap years and much more. 


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