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How to choose a university

How do you choose a university when it seems that all universities sell themselves as "the best" for the subject you want to study? How do you cut through the PR when reading a university prospectus? Here are some tips and tricks for how to select which university is good for you and how to make the choice that's right for you.

Presenters: Michael Merrifield
Duration: 0:10:52
Keywords: University
 



Students Beware - UCAS and universities

The UCAS process for applying to university. When you get towards the end of the process you have to decide what university to choose. Whilst you start with five universities that you want to try and get an offer from, and from these you may get up to five offers. So how do you cut this down to a main choice and an insurance choice, what basis should you use for mkaing your choice?

Presenters: Michael Merrifield
Duration: 0:08:45
Keywords: University
 



Secrets of Applying for University (UCAS)

The UCAS form can be a bit daunting. How much does the institution get to know about what you put in your application? Here Professor Merrifield talks you through the form they receive, showing what they get to see, and which parts they use to make their decisions.

Presenters: Michael Merrifield
Duration: 0:10:27
Keywords: University
 



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