<p>I'm currently applying to schools in the UK (Bristol, Manchester, Kings, UCL, etc.) and I am confused about how to apply on the UCAS website.
1. when they ask for education, do I only include the high school that I have attended? and if so, how am I supposed to input it into the application when it only includes UK schools.
2. if I don't meet the amount of AP test scores that are asked for in the entry requirements (Manchester asks for 3 with a score of 4 or 5), how can I apply and still be considered?
3. do UK schools look into extracurriculars or are they not important?
4. if i do not get admitted to a university for a certain subject, can i reapply under a different course?</p>
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<li>when they ask for education, do I only include the high school that I have attended? and if so, how am I supposed to input it into the application when it only includes UK schools.
**UK students normally enter every school that they have attended since the age of 11, but this is mainly because it is common to attend the same school from the age of 11-18. I’d suggest that you say which middle school you attended, just to be on the safe side. </li>
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<p>When putting in the name of your high school, start typing in the name in the relevant field, and then click ‘my school or college is not listed here’. It will then allow you to put in free text. </p>
<p>With regards to inputting qualifications, I would suggest that yours will come under the category of ‘other’ unless they are explicitly stated. **</p>
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<li>if I don’t meet the amount of AP test scores that are asked for in the entry requirements (Manchester asks for 3 with a score of 4 or 5), how can I apply and still be considered?
**The scores stated are minimums, but if you meet those minimums then you have a good chance of getting an offer.</li>
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<p>If you don’t already have those scores then you can tell them what qualifications you plan to take before you leave HS. Any offer will then be conditional on receiving the required results. If you don’t get the required results, they are likely to withdraw your offer. </p>
<p>Don’t worry about applying this way - it’s standard practice for UK applicants. **</p>
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<li>do UK schools look into extracurriculars or are they not important?
**They are nowhere near as important as they are in the US. </li>
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<p>Make sure that you do your research on what is required in a UK personal statement - it si VERY different from a US college admissions essay. Around 80% should be you talking about why you want to study the subject that you’re applying for, with 20% talking about ECs. When talking about ECs, you should focus on those that are directly relevant to your course**</p>
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<li>if i do not get admitted to a university for a certain subject, can i reapply under a different course?
**If you target your applications properly, then you shouldn’t find yourself in this situation. </li>
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<p>If you do, however, find yourself with five rejections then you can use UCAS Extra, which allows you to add more choices, one at a time, until you get an offer. </p>
<p>Beyond that, if you still don’t get an offer, or if you miss your conditional offer, you’ll go into Clearing. This is a process that matches up students without places to courses without enough students. It happens primarily on A Level results day, which is 14th August 2014. It works on a first come, first served basis, so you need to be on the phone by about 8am UK time. </p>
<p>However, it should be noted that your personal statement will remain the same, so if you have written about your burning desire to study economics, and have now changed your mind and say that you want to study history instead, don’t be surprised if the admissions tutors look askance at you.</p>
<p>I’d suggest having a look at The Student Room, which is like a UK version of CC. It’s a wealth of information. **</p>
<p>Boomting has given you some excellent information. But I just want to echo that the UK process is indeed very different. They will not be too interested in EC’s that are irrelevant to your choice of subject, but probably will be interested in EC’s that are connected to your subject (that shows that you are really interested in the subject since you pursue it even in your free time). Any you will need to get those required AP scores. Before you get the scores you may well get a “conditional” offer as boomting says, but then you will need to get those scores–that’s what the “condition” is. If it is impossible for you to get the required scores, then you are applying to the wrong university. They are not going to “waive” these score requirements.</p>
<p>Boomting and TheRealKEVP have really covered it well- just a couple small notes.</p>
<p>You don’t need to send in middle school grades, unless Grade 9 was middle school in your school. </p>
<p>Do read the course descriptions carefully- most of them are quite detailed, down to the courses that you will take each year (and what, if any, options you have). That will not only help you pick a course that you are likely to enjoy, but will help you write a PS that will be relevant to all of the courses to which you are applying. </p>
<p>And, as always, I second the recommendation for the student room site.</p>