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How to Register for Cambridge STEP 2025

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How to Register for Cambridge STEP 2025

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Mastering math is a must for aspiring mathematicians, and the STEP exam is a key hurdle for securing a spot at top universities like Oxford and Cambridge. Wondering when to register and how to navigate the process? This blog post will equip you with all the essential information for registering for the Cambridge STEP exam.

I. Key dates for Cambridge STEP 2025

1 March 2024

STEP registration opens

4 May 2024

STEP registration closes

11 June 2024

STEP paper 2 test date

16 June 2024

STEP paper 3 test date

14 August 2024

STEP test results released

II. How to register for Cambridge STEP?

1. Foreign students (except China)

Find an approved test center to register for Cambridge STEP:

  • Check if your school is authorised to administer the STEP exam on the OCR official website. If so, you can register and take the test there. If the applicant’s school is authorised, they can register and take the STEP exam there.
  • If your school is not authorised, locate the nearest approved exam center through the OCR website.

Registration requirements:

  • Name, gender, date of birth, and UCAS ID.
  • The chosen University, course, and the UCAS code of the course.
  • If particular care is required for physical reasons, relevant supporting documents must be submitted together.

Candidate entry number:

Please ask the exams officer at your school/college/test centre to register you and give you your candidate entry number as proof that your registration is complete.

2. Chinese students

Option 1: Authorised test center at school to register for Cambridge STEP:

Follow the same steps as foreign students (except China) if your school is authorised.

Option 2: British Council Online Registration:

  1. Access the British Council Website: Use Chrome or Firefox browsers.
  2. Log in or sign up:
    • Existing users: Log in using a verification code or password.
    • New users (18+): Register for an account. (Note: Requires a Chinese mobile phone number.)
    • Minors (under 18): A guardian must register and log in on your behalf. After registration, add an email address in “My Account” for receiving exam notifications.
  3. Select Exam Type: Choose “University Admission Test” and the STEP paper(s) you wish to take (Paper 2 or 3).
  4. Review and Confirm Exam Details: Test center, date, price, etc.
  5. Fill Out Personal Information: Include guardian information if applicable.
  6. Provide Exam Information: UCAS ID, applied university, UCAS course code, and any special arrangements needed.
  7. Select Leaving Type.
  8. Confirm Booking and Payment.
  9. Print Exam Confirmation Letter.

III. UCAS ID

1. What is a UCAS ID and how do I find it?

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) assigns a 10-digit Personal ID Number to each applicant. This number is essential for linking your Cambridge STEP results to your university application.

To find your UCAS ID:

  • Log in to your UCAS account.
  • Click on your avatar in the upper right corner to access “Your Hub.”
  • Click “Start Application” and select the relevant admissions year.
  • Your UCAS ID will be displayed on the right-hand side of the page.

2. Using your UCAS ID for Cambridge STEP Registration

  • Registering a Year Early: If you are taking the Cambridge STEP exam a year before your intended university entry, it is crucial to confirm with your chosen university that they will accept results from a test taken in advance.
  • Results Not Required by Universities: If you do not need your STEP results sent directly to universities (e.g., you’re taking the exam for personal enrichment or practice), you can enter all zeros (000-000-0000) in the UCAS ID field during registration. This indicates that a UCAS ID is not applicable for your application.

IV. Access arrangements

If you require special arrangements, select “yes” during registration and specify the needed arrangements with supporting documentation (school/doctor’s note) in Step 6 when registering for Cambridge STEP exam.

The types of access arrangements are as follows:

  • 25% extra time
  • Supervised breaks
  • Separate Invigilation
  • Use of colour overlays
  • Use of a Reader
  • Question paper enlarged to A3
  • Use of an Amanuensis
  • Other (please give detail of required facilities or other modifications)

V. Exam cancellation

  1. Before Registration Deadline: Request cancellation for a partial refund of the local test service fee (minus a 30% administration fee). Board fee refund depends on the exam center’s policy.
  2. After Registration Deadline: Cancellations are only allowed under exceptional circumstances (e.g., medical reasons) with supporting evidence submitted before the test day. Contact the British Council Global Exams Services National service hotline (Email: Globalexams.China@britishcouncil.org.cn, Tel: 010-58103306).
  3. No cancellations are accepted after the test day.

VI. Conclusions

Acing the STEP exam is crucial for securing admission to prestigious math programs at universities like Cambridge, Warwick, and Imperial College London. By understanding the how to register for Cambridge STEP, you can ensure a smooth journey towards conquering the STEP exam.

Ready to take your STEP prep to the next level? Check out our comprehensive guides on the STEP exam and how to prepare for it!

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