University application: Ucas answers your questions

With less than a month to go until the January 15 deadline, Ucas expert John Madden answers more of your questions about applying to university. As the January 15 Ucas application deadline nears, teenagers across the country are losing sleep over questions ranging from how many times you should redraft your personal statement to which universities make the earliest offers.
1. How long does it take for my welcome letter to come?
It really depends on where you're applying from. Once the application has been sent to Ucas, it can take around 24-48 hours to process. Once processed, the letter will be generated and sent. This can take two to three working days to be received if being sent in the UK, but up to 21 days if being sent overseas.
2. How much does the application cost?
The application fee is £12 for a single choice and £23 for two to five choices. Read more...