FAQs

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Eligibility

• Can I reapply in 2009 whilst holding a deferred entry place from 2008?

• Can I apply if I am already at university?

• Can I complete a second 2009 application?

Starting your application

• What do I do if I forget my username or password?

• How do I start using Apply?

• I'm having problems logging in. What can I do?

• I have forgotten my login details for Apply and the 'forgotten login' facility cannot help me

• How do I apply in Welsh?

School or college application

• What is a buzzword?

• Why doesn't the buzzword work?

• I'm locked out of Apply. What can I do?

• Can I send my application straight to UCAS?

• How do I pay?

Making an individual application

• I'm locked out of Apply. What can I do?

• Who should write my reference?

• How do I send my application to UCAS?

• How do I pay?

Completing an application

• Do I need to complete my application all at once?

• How much is the application fee?

• Why is the pay/send link not working?

Entering your choices

• I can't find the course codes I need to complete my application. What do I do?

• How many course choices can I make?

• Can I apply to the same university or college for more than one course?

Entering your qualifications

• I cannot type in the name of my school on my application, what can I do?

• I do not know the exam centre number for my qualifications. What can I do?

• I am an international student. How do I fill in my qualifications on the application?

• What is meant by certificated exam results?

• The date I am completing my qualification is not listed in the drop-down menu. I have left school but will be going back for a resit - how do I enter it?

Entering your personal statement

• Can I copy and paste my personal statement into my application from a word-processing package?

• Can I use foreign characters such as accents?

• Does the word limit really matter?

• Should I mention anything about my gap year?

• How far back should I go when mentioning my hobbies and interests?

• I'm not interesting or unique...what should I do?

• What balance should I make between my course interests and my extra-curricular activities?

• How should I end my personal statement?

• I have a question about the UCAS Similarity Detection Service

Obtaining a reference

• I am a mature student. Who can provide a reference for me?

• I am not a mature student. Who can provide a reference for me?

What happens next?

• What happens when my application is sent to UCAS?

• What should I do if I do not receive my welcome letter?

• Will my universities and colleges know where else I have applied?