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Planning to go to university or college after high school? This easy guide will help you understand how to apply, what documents you need, and how to increase your chances of being accepted, even if you're not sure what you want to study yet.

📌 Why Grade 11 Matters More Than You Think

Your Grade 11 marks are super important. Most universities will use these results when you first apply, even if the final decision is based on your Matric results later.

✅ Grade 11 results are used for early applications

✅ Bursary funders also look at Grade 11

✅ It helps you build good study habits before Matric

🏛️ How to Choose the Right Institution

There are different types of tertiary institutions:

• Traditional universities – like UCT, Wits, UP (theory-focused degrees)

• Universities of Technology – like TUT, VUT (vocational diplomas and degrees)