ITS is now offering a comprehensive package of services to help students with their UCAS applications.

ITS is a fully accredited UCAS centre (No:S45903)

The package includes;

• Up to 3 hours of personal statement writing,
• the writing of their reference,
• the submission of the application (including the application fee),
• the monitoring of the application,
• and subsequent advice regarding offers etc.

Cost $6,000*

* A discount of $500 will be offered for students either a) Sitting their A level exams at ITS or b) Taking tuition with ITS (minimum 5 lessons).

One-to-one support on a hourly basis is also available from ITS at a per hour charge:

Do you feel uncertain  about the UCAS tariff and what it means for you? Below is an explanation to help you.

What is the UCAS Tariff?

The UCAS tariff allocates points to  qualifications used to enter higher education, and allows you to use a range of qualifications to obtain a place on an undergraduate course.  While many of the qualifications are academic, not all of them are.  Also different levels on any given qualification attracts different amounts of tariff points.

The UCAS tariff enables universities and colleges to compare applicants with different applications and is an important factor in entry requirements, although other factors are also taken into consideration.

How is the Tariff used in higher education?

The UCAS Tariff provides universities and colleges with a measure for making decisions regarding entry requirements to their courses.

It is common for entry requirements and conditional offers using Tariff points to require a minimum level of achievement, sometimes  in a specified subject. For example, "300 points to include grade A at A level Mathematics".

The actual use of the UCAS Tariff  can vary between departments in any one university or college, and can also depend on the type of programme being applied for.

UCAS Tariff points are awarded for a wide range of qualifications, including BTEC National Award, Key Skills at levels 2, 3 and 4, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. There is no maximum limit to the number of points that can be accumulated.

Although your qualifications may give you UCAS Tariff points, having the required amount  does not guarantee a place on your preferred course, as other factors are also considered.

If your qualifications do not attract UCAS Tariff points, there is still a chance you can get accepted on to your chosen course.  UCAS Tariff are not used be all universities and colleges for making offers to prospective students, so if you feel there might be a question mark over your success with an application due to your qualification, contact the relevant university admissions office.

How do I find out how many points my qualifications are worth?

To see the number of points each of your qualifications are worth, consult the UCAS Tariff tables  UCAS Tariff tables on the UCAS website.

FAQs about UCAS from UCAS website

UCAS Tariff

• Who decides on the allocation of UCAS Tariff points?
• Why don't all post-16 qualifications get Tariff points?
• Do students' Tariff points scores give them an entitlement to entry to higher education?
• Are Tariff points subject-specific or are they appropriate for any area of higher education study?
• Do all universities use UCAS Tariff points to make offers?
• Are points for qualifications new to the Tariff available for use straight away?
• Which qualifications come into effect for entry into higher education from 2011 onwards?
• Are Tariff points ever reviewed?
• Do qualifications ever lose UCAS Tariff points?
• What do I do if my qualifications do not get Tariff points?
• Are UCAS Tariff points used for any purpose other than for higher education admissions?
• I've heard that you can get Tariff points for doing work experience or travelling. Is that correct?
• Where can I find out more?
• TAG membership

Source: http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/faqs/