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[Kevin_Kilbane]

Just got my UCAS Track Stuff in. Wondering how long it takes Glasgow, Edinburgh and Strathclyde to get their offers in?

[werlop]

Glasgow replied to me within a few days.
Edinburgh took 3 weeks to reply.

[$impl¥_®i¢h]

I got my Glasgow offers in pretty quick about a week or so, but my friends have had offers within the week they have sent their applications.
I got my Strathclyde information pack a few weeks after, but they want to interview every one in this department before they make any offers.
And i dont know about Edinburgh.

[Kevin_Kilbane]

Where is it your applying to in Strath?

Does everyone get the info pack regardless of their course choice?

[$impl¥_®i¢h]

Ive applied to the Faculty of Engineering, for the Aero Mechanical Course.
Im not sure if every gets the pack.

[Justboy]

my ucas status is that it's "complete and been approved", so have they sent it away yet?

[Discogirl17]

Nope, U'll have to see ur school and tell them to send it. It means its sitting on the machine finished but hasnt yet been sent by the school.

[Lesley]

I've practically finished everything other than my personal statement. The p.s is bascially finished but once i get confirmation that i'm workshadowing a lawyer person (she's agreed, jsut need to sign all the secrecy stuff) and write about that.

See people who have their p.s sent to ucas on the deadline are they at disadvantage to those who have had theirs sent away for a week or 2...i'm a bit worried about that!

[Rubberducky]

well yes... the sooner you send your form away the better cos u are allocated places on a first come first served basis!

[Justboy]

discogirl, it seems to have sent at 20:41 last night and i'm now awaiting tracking number, maybe they still had to write reference from school and thats why they were waiting, who knows,lol.

edit: it says usually done within 24 hours but it's been more, normal since it's a busy time of year for ucas or not?

[Discogirl17]

Well if u havent got ur track number log in to apply again and it should give u it.

[Lesley]

well yes... the sooner you send your form away the better cos u are allocated places on a first come first served basis!

That's a bit unfair is it not? Whats the point in having deadlines if people who send their's away quick are the one's who'll get the places? Why should people in schools who are going slower be penalised, when it's clearly not their fault?

[Justboy]

I got my track number during school today ( just off the website though ), patiently awaiting replies,lol.

[superstar]

well yes... the sooner you send your form away the better cos u are allocated places on a first come first served basis!

That's a bit unfair is it not? Whats the point in having deadlines if people who send their's away quick are the one's who'll get the places? Why should people in schools who are going slower be penalised, when it's clearly not their fault?

It is crap tht they give out the places on a first cum first serve basis cause there is no way tht is fair! Nothing else that you have to apply to does that (like jobs or auditions) and it is a bit stupid that one of the most important things in your life, at this stage, is allocated on just a ridulas basis!

[Kevin_Kilbane]

I got a letter from Strathy today saying they were delighted to recieve my form and would be making offers soon.

[Lesley]

I've been assured that a first come first serve basis does NOT apply.

[Kevin_Kilbane]

Have Glasgow not been giving out offers for ages though?

[Justboy]

cool, I applied to strath, but i've been hearing glasgow is fast to reply so that's who I'm waiting for at the moment.

[Discogirl17]

Probably is first come first serve, I'll strangle my teachers if it is!I finished my form 3 weeks ago and they havent done my reference

[chicken licking]

Probably is first come first serve, I'll strangle my teachers if it is!I finished my form 3 weeks ago and they havent done my reference

I think but i'm not sure but the university has to take a certain quote for each part of the country. So they can't take too many from a certain place to allow a fair chance for students. Have they decided if they are going to change the system of sending your letter of application before or after? I don't like how you have to send them before you get your grades, how are you garanteed a place - it would be such a shame if you didn't get the marks you expected. It's a real downer. Or get better!!