Getting ideas
First and foremost make an appointment to see a careers adviser. Your school should have one. They are highly qualified and will give you informed and impartial information so that you be confident about making a decision knowing all the facts.
If you are sure you want to go to university but feel that you are not really sure what's out there for you, start by looking at some paper prospectuses, browsing through all the courses on offer. If you already know of some universities, use the links here to browse what's on offer. You can start to refine a list of institutions by entry requirements later - the idea here is to begin to see what subject(s) interest you.
Try and attend a university convention (your school or college may organise a visit or there are details on the UCAS website) and be prepared to ask questions and find out what it's really like.
Have a look at the Spartan Test on the SACU website. Take the test and generate some course ideas, You can then follow up by using the UCAS search facility here. You can put in a specific course or browse the subject groups.
Think carefully about why you want to go. Don't apply just because everyone else you know is - it's too big a decision to rush at or compromise. Take a gap year and take the time to really decide what you want to do instead.
If you are sure you want to go to university but feel that you are not really sure what's out there for you, start by looking at some paper prospectuses, browsing through all the courses on offer. If you already know of some universities, use the links here to browse what's on offer. You can start to refine a list of institutions by entry requirements later - the idea here is to begin to see what subject(s) interest you.
Try and attend a university convention (your school or college may organise a visit or there are details on the UCAS website) and be prepared to ask questions and find out what it's really like.
Have a look at the Spartan Test on the SACU website. Take the test and generate some course ideas, You can then follow up by using the UCAS search facility here. You can put in a specific course or browse the subject groups.
Think carefully about why you want to go. Don't apply just because everyone else you know is - it's too big a decision to rush at or compromise. Take a gap year and take the time to really decide what you want to do instead.