- Where to start?
- Step 1: Choosing courses
- Step 2: Applying
- Step 3: Offers
- Step 4: Results
- Step 5: Next steps
- Step 6: Starting university or college
- FAQs
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- Student finance
- Important dates
- Events
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What your son or daughter needs to know after making their application
Once we have received their completed application and sent it to their chosen universities and colleges, your son or daughter usually waits to hear from them. However, it is important that they are prepared for the next stages.
This section explains the different decisions your son or daughter may receive, what to do if they do not receive any offers or change their mind about what they want to do, and a checklist of useful points to remember.
Decisions
The different decisions your son or daughter may receive.
Replying to offers
How to reply to offers.
No offers (Extra)
If your son or daughter has applied through UCAS and is not holding any offers, they may be able to apply for another course through Extra.
Changes
Options that may be available if your son or daughter has changed their mind.