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Book SynopsisAre you struggling to decide which university course to go for? Or whether to study in Bangor or Bath? With over 1,200 degree subjects and more than 35,000 courses on offer, ensuring you make the right choice is more vital than ever, with the decisions you make having an impact on both your finances and potentially your future career. The University Choice Journal is here to support you through the process, encouraging prospective university students to think more deeply about their choices with probing questions and reflective activities that are recorded in the write-in journal pages. Written in a clear and engaging style by someone who has guided students through the university application process for over a decade, the journal covers all of the areas that you need to consider when making your decision. From what and where to study, university visits and fees, to whether to take a gap year and what's happening in the labour market, by the end of the process you will have learnt about your strengths and weaknesses, feel clearer about your choices and more able to make an informed decision.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction PART I: TOOLS FOR REFLECTION Theme 1: Why university? Theme 2: What makes a good decision? Theme 3: What should I study? Theme 4: Where should I study? Theme 5: It's time to be strategic Theme 6: University visits Theme 7: Money and finances Theme 8: Do I take a gap year? Theme 9: What about the labour market? Theme 10: What if things don't go according to plan? PART II: MORE SPACE FOR REFLECTION PART III: NOTES AND RECORDS Diary of events My personal statement Pro forma for university visit 1 Pro forma for university visit 2 Pro forma for university visit 3 Pro forma for university visit 4 Interview preparation Offers received Useful websites References Index
