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I apologize for my many threads recently, it's just that I don't want to annoy the British Council guy too much
I am filling out my disability/special needs field on the online application. And I was wondering if I should mention having Psoriasis and Arthritis, even if it won't affect anything?
I am filling out my disability/special needs field on the online application. And I was wondering if I should mention having Psoriasis and Arthritis, even if it won't affect anything?
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I mean the psoriasis, is pretty irelevant. Though the arthritis could flare up and make it difficult for me to go to lessons (or move, in general).
Just put: "Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Psoriasis"
They're not asking for your medical history. If in doubt, give UCAS a ring on +44 870 1122211
for example, if they knew that they were getting 100 students with dyslexia, and 25 wheelchair-bound students, they would know how much to put aside for the disabilities fund.
that's what i've been told, anyway.
so, on that basis, i would probably just put down the diabetes and arthritis.
They want my job title.
Basically I go to a real estate agent once a week (or whenever the other girls can't make it) and copy prospects for them, frank and mail letters, as well as other trivial stuff like that.
We call it a "piccoline" here, what is it called in English?
administration assistant, probably.
that's the english way. we don't have bin men any more, we have refuse collectors and recycling technicians.
no one wants to do a job where their title is 'office skivvy', even if that's essentially what they are
(You weren't the only one to come up with such a posh title. So I guess it really is like that)
The courses.
Do they need to be in some kind of order? Alphabetical?
Also, what are the pros and cons of joint honours?
I think it is in order of UCAS code, but I can't remember. It should tell you in the form notes.
The pros of joint honours is that your workload is more varied and more stimulating, it isn;t all the same subject or theme.
the cons are that you can't go into the subject as deeply, and you are more restricted in module choice in years two and three.
I did joint honours, and I would recommend it most highly.
mention things that affect day to day life ie diabetes
The course in questios is International Relations or International Relations and history.
I am more interested in the straight IR, but there are less applicants compared to offered spaces on the IR + His, which would enhance my chances at a university I really really want to go to.
IR by itself? You have my utmost sympathy:p
Figured that if I am meant to get in, then I will. Even if there is only space per 1000 applicants. Or something.
Also I have finally decided on my 6 uni options.
Bristol, Edinburgh, LSE, Manchester, Sheffield and Warwick.
All for either Politics or International Relations. A mix of those or in the case of Warwick Politics and International Studies.
I am so excited :hyper:
Even though I fear that I have aimed too high :nervous:
But yeah.
IR. Could be worse: could be IPE *shudders*
So yeah, it is not a matter of me having to study. As if I won't get in, then I'll take a gap year or five.
Now, another question.
Am I meant to paste the reference into my application?
I get the space to do so. It just seems ilogical, as everyone could write a fake reference. Is the referee not involved in any part of the application sending?
Are you sure?
As far as I understood they want to know of paid work in the special field (don't know what page), and then of work relevant to the course in the PS.
I wouldnt worry too much about it, because the admissions people are more interested in why you want to do the course, your hobbies and interests outside school and the like. Any work experience (paid or unpaid) directly related to your course goes into your personal statement.
Hope that helped a bit?
If they will accept me
I was working part-time last year and put this down on my application form as did most people I studied with. The tutors never told us to do any different and it is the same information on my CV. It might be worth checking this.
scytherchick, your right about emphasising responsibilities. It also shows maturity, independance and personal finance skills. It never hurts to show that on a UCAS form.