With the passing of the #UCAS deadline for the class of
2015, we now move to the start of the university research process for Year 12
students. A good way to start might be to take a look at the Universities
Taster Days Programme, since the booking system for these is now open.
Taster days are designed to
provide an opportunity to find out more about what studying certain courses
might entail, as well the chance to try out university life, before planning a UCAS
application. The courses are subject specific covering a wide range of areas from Arts, Science, Humanities, Engineering, Law and Modern Foreign Languages, as
well as vocational subjects such as Nursing and Midwifery.
Not only do these
courses offer students a valuable, informative insight into areas they are
certain they wish to study at University, but they also offer those who are not
at all sure an opportunity to try out a course that they may be interested in,
but aren’t sure about at this early stage.
Often mentioning
attendance at a taster day strengthens a student’s UCAS personal statement by
demonstrating their interest and commitment to the subject. It also helps with research
for possible interviews by clarifying their understanding of what exactly a
subject will involve. It’s particularly useful as way to get to know what it
would be like to study at a university that is on your application short-list,
including getting to know the town or city in which it is located.
Taster days run from
February onwards, with the majority in the Easter holidays or in late June and
July after AS exams are over.
The best websites
for taster day information are http://tasters.gradsintocareers.co.uk.This lists all
the taster courses run at 26 London Institutions and http://www.universitytasterdays.com/Search.aspx which covers
taster courses, open days and other related events across the country. New taster days
are regularly added to the lists even during the summer term, so if nothing takes
your fancy straight away, keep checking for new additions.
Courses at universities
like Kings, LSE and UCL fill very quickly but don’t be deterred. Add your name
to the waiting list since places often free up at a later date.
If you think taster
days are a good idea but can’t find one listed for a university or course that
interests you, contact them directly to find out which tasters they recommend
and make sure to ask for the date of their next open day.
Do you need help planning your UCAS application including writing your personal statement? Our team of education consultants are here to help.
Call us on 01865 522066
Visit the website for more information http://independenteducationconsultants.co.uk/applying-to-uk-university/
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