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Read the UCAS guide to filling in your UCAS undergraduate application.
Start your application as early as possible so you have time to change and refine it. If you apply through UCAS Conservatoires (for performing arts) your deadline will be different, so research providers to find out when to apply.
Use the buzzword your school, college or centre gave you. You won't have a buzzword if you're applying independently, so UCAS will ask you more questions instead.
Once you've registered you can complete the 'apply' section on your account. You can only apply once in a cycle.
This will help you prepare for deadlines and find the information you need to apply, such as your qualification details and references. Your references could make a big difference to your application so think carefully about who your referees will be and give them enough time to complete your reference.
You'll need to tell the university or college what makes you unique; what makes you stand out in a crowd. Think about the qualities, skills and experience you have that make you the right person for your chosen course and place of study.
Do your research, speak to people and go to open days - you can find open day information on their websites.
You can normally choose up to 5 courses on your application form. There's no preference order and your chosen universities or colleges can't see where else you've applied.
You can only apply for a maximum of 4 courses in any one of these subjects:
If you're applying to Oxford or Cambridge university, you can only apply to one course at one university.
If you're applying for deferred entry, make sure you've checked that the university or college allow it.
To make your application stronger, you could:
Make sure it's all accurate, honest and you haven't made any silly mistakes.
Good luck.