Those thinking of applying to UK colleges should note that the UCAS application deadline for most 2001 entries is December 15th. To help prospective students the staff of Dun Laoghaire Youth Information Centre are on hand with college prospectuses, UCAS application forms and guide books, a computerised database and information on grants and other forms of available funding. The service is free and confidential and can be found at Bell Tower, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin (tel: (01) 280 9363; email:yicdlys@iol.ie).