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Answers to the Adviser Guide 2013 quiz

If you have taken the quiz in the Adviser Guide to test your UCAS knowledge, check the list of answers below to see how well you did.

Part 1 UCAS

  1. How much does taking part in UCAS Extra cost?
    B It's free (for eligible applicants who have paid the full application fee)


  2. How many applicants were placed in Adjustment in 2011?
    B 552


  3. What is the time limit for a full refund on the application fee?
    C 7 days


  4. What is the 'AS12' letter?
    B Confirmation letter


  5. What do the letters DBD stand for?
    B Decline By Default


  6. What is UCAS Connect?
    C UCAS web pages containing free how-to video guides


  7. What is the final date for receipt of Adjustment decisions?
    B 31 August


  8. When does Clearing start?
    C In early July


Part 2 Higher education

  1. The abbreviation, PPE, stands for which popular interdisciplinary degree?
    C Philosophy, Politics and Economics


  2. Which of these universities houses the British Cartoon Archive?
    C Universtiy of Kent


  3. What is the origin of the title 'Bachelor's degree'?
    C From the Latin bacca, a berry, and laurens, of the bay laural


  4. Where is Glyndwr University?
    C Wrexham


  5. Which of these universities was rcently admitted to the Russell Group?
    C Queen Mary, University of London


  6. Which is the oldest university in Scotland?
    A St Andrews


  7. How many universities are there in the county of Hampshire?
    C 4


  8. Which of these universities has a campus in China?
    B The University of Nottingham


If you answered correctly:

0 - 5    You might want to consider attending one of our Knowledge sessions held at UCAS specifically aimed at those who want to become more familiar with the basics of the UCAS process. Find out more about our Knowledge sessions

6 - 10    You might want to consider getting UCAS in to work with you, your colleagues or your students to complete the picture of UCAS applications. Find out more about our Apply training sessions

11 - 16    You obviously know your UCAS information! However, things change rapidly and the best way to keep in touch with developments is by attending one of our 'Wise Adviser' sessions specifically designed for experienced staff.