UCAS, Hecas, SMSA reference Forms.....

Good evening SMSAnians..

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday...I've been receiving a few emails regarding several issues particularly UCAS, Hecas, reference forms, etc..Let me just clarify the main issues:

1. UCAS: as most of you may know the deadlline for the first round of students' applications was 15th January 2012. This deadline specifically catered to those students who applied to Top 10 - 20 UK universities by using their forecast results. However, those of you who have not applied may do so now until the results are out. But bear in mind that once results are out, more students will be applying for places in the UK. I would advise you to not waste any more time and visit us to get the reference forms (if you haven't) as well as ask for the buzzword to register to UCAS online and through SMSA (not foreign agencies!). I will also be updating more on UCAS in the upcoming weeks as the results will be out soon, so keep checking this blog for more information.

2. Hecas: I think most of you are confused between UCAS and Hecas. The difference is that Hecas is a BRUNEI online application system where you can apply for scholarships and local institutions like UBD and ITB. Remember, this is compulsory otherwise you will not be registered for any courses. This application system will only OPEN once results are released. Again, I will keep you informed should anything comes us regarding Hecas.

3. SMSA reference forms: these are forms that you MUST fill in to get references from your tutors particularly if you are applying for UCAS and scholarships. It is BEST that you get this done now before results are out because by then, your tutors may be busy with teaching and it should be completed within a week. So, get a copy of the NEW reference forms from the career department and start filling them in.

I hope these information will help clarify doubts that most of you have...Any other questions? Email or visit us in school for more information...

P/S: another important thing that you should be doing instead of staying at home and doing practically nothing is photocopy your academic certs and get them stamped and certified at SMSA. You will need these to apply for higher education including scholarships.

Miss UK