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Welcome
The Parents’ Guide To Higher
Education 2018
Nicola WilberforceDirector of Progression Guidance
The University Application Process
How to apply to university The Esher College system How we can help How to choose a university Finance Questions
The current HE climate
Number of 18 year olds is decreasing until 2020 After 2023 numbers will increase again Buyer’s market for next few years Competition for places at top universities remains
as hard as ever Jan 2018: Applications were down 0.9% but the
population of 18 year olds was down 2.1% Highest ever proportion of cohort applying – 37%
of all UK 18 year olds
Why Go To Uni?
Desire to continue studying
Better career prospects
Increase potential earnings
Benefit the wider community
Social and cultural reasons
More independence, self-confidence and responsibility
Personal challenge
Broadens interests and knowledge
It can be immense fun!
The application process
Apply online through UCAS Students choose up to 5 courses, usually at 5
different universities – start researching now! UCAS form completed in Autumn term UCAS sends form on to all 5 universities Universities offer or reject – ongoing until May Almost ‘first come, first served’ at some universities Can apply for deferred entry if you intend to have
Gap year
The application process
University stipulates grades that must be achieved Student accepts a Conditional Firm offer (CF) and
usually a lower Conditional Insurance offer (CI) and rejects the others, by May
Results issued in mid August when offers are confirmed
If student meets CF they must go; if they miss out on CF but meet CI they must go, unless ‘released’
If student misses both offers they can apply for a place through Clearing
Step 1 – Choosing your course and university
Kudos – students to use next week on HE day Unifrog will become our main search tool from July Unifrog launched to students on After Esher day Unifrog parent log-ins will be available
Step 1 – Choosing your course and university
Lots of other web sites allowing searches and giving information:
UCAS Whatuni Unistats Which?University Hotcourses
UCAS - Help
A huge source of information Special students’ site and one for parents
•£4,406 - £6,194 •Typical annual cost of university/college accommodation
Step 2 - Making the Application –September 2018 onwards
Apply is the UCAS online application system
Started on After Esher Day – please wait!
Every applicant has six sections to complete:
Personal details Student finance (UK and EU only) Choices Education Employment Personal statement
Choices
5 choices – except for medicine and vets (4 +1) Cannot change your mind once form is submitted Alphabetical order of university No preference Invisibility of choice Current advice: 2 aspirational, 2 solid and 1 safe Subjects vary however – research essential
Responsibility
Students are responsible for choosing their own courses and institutions
Students are responsible for entering choices correctly and ascertaining the entry requirements.
This is the only part of the form we do not check!
Supported by .......... A personal statement Only 1 personal statement no matter how
many different courses you apply for and you cannot change it later!
Statement is 3800 characters maximum, including spaces (approx. 47 lines)
Student must ‘sell’ themselves – what skills make them better than the next person who has the same excellent qualifications?
At least 75% academic and super-curricular; other activities must evidence relevant skills
Personal Statements (help sheet in pack)
Personal statements are important (talk on HE eve) The questions universities are asking of a student:
• have they chosen the right subject for the right reasons?• do they know what the subject actually involves?• does the statement confirm their interest in the subject?• do they have a range of academic interests?• can they study independently?• are they motivated and committed?• do they possess good numeracy and literacy skills?
But beware
Plagiarism software will check for ‘template’ answers
Esher College Dates and Deadlines
These dates apply to ALL APPLICATIONS -Overseas and UCAS
Forms must be without mistakes Friday 9th November 2018 - 10 day turn around Monday 19th November 2018 - by end of term Friday 30th November 2018 – by UCAS’ 15th Jan
deadline Lots of checking of the form necessary It is not just as simple as adding a reference to the
UCAS form and sending it off!
Step 3 - How do the universities choose?
Universities and colleges will review everything:
Personal statement Reference Qualifications Admissions test results Interviews Portfolios Auditions
How do the universities choose?
“as entry is competitive predicted grades which match or are higher than those required will not necessarily guarantee an interview or offer” –University of Bristol
Accepting offers (UCAS track)
Compare progress and predicted grades with the course requirements – see UCAS
Wait until all universities have responded Never choose somewhere you haven’t visited Be sure you want to go to there, especially
the insurance university Do not have to have an insurance offer Final decision must be made by May 2019 Cannot enter Clearing if you meet offer/s Unconditional offers - beware!
No offers / Better or worse results
EXTRA – further applications if no offers Adjustment – possible upgrade to ‘better’ university
if final results are much better than predicted (only ~1000 students nationally in 2017)
Clearing – missed out on CF and CI – but where else has spaces?
Clearing lists first published by UCAS in early July Re-apply in September and take a Gap year Information in Pack
Help is available!
The Esher Parents’ Guide 2019 in your pack –please note College deadline dates
Personal Statement Booklet ‘Higher Education’ and ‘After Esher’ Days Tutors and extensive PDP programme Progressions Guidance Staff
I don’t know what to study!
Use Kudos ‘MyFuture’ on HE day for initial ideas Answer 100+ questions on how important different
things are to you
I don’t know what to study!
Still don’t know? Centigrade - a computer generated analysis – to
help students choose a course Looks at interests/likes/dislikes Costs £32 which includes p&p, a book and report Email Sally Leyshon ([email protected]) who
will advise further
Higher Education DayThursday 22nd March
Morning – Subject Seminars
Researching your options
“What’s it like to be a student?”
Afternoon - 4 sessions
Tour of the HE fair
Over 90 HE institutions represented – 50 of our top 55!
“How to choose”
Evening: 6 – 8 pm HE fair for students and parents, including further talks
After Esher DayThursday 5th July 2018
Register with UCAS
Master Class on Personal
Statement
Tutor session
2 programmes – HE and employment
Unifrog launch
CragRatsCompany
Psychometric testing and competency questions
Interview and presentation techniques
Unifrog launch
Oxbridge applications
Shaista Moghul - Oxbridge coordinator Presentation on the evening of HE day on applying
to Oxbridge Identification of potential students already taking
place Early deadline, tests, interviews etc Typical GCSE profile 8 A*/As Typical A level offer A*AA
Art / Art Foundation Applications
Sara Kirby - Art Foundation Coordinator Individual applications to each art college Foundation course - a one year diagnostic pre-
degree course Separate system to UCAS and students may apply
to both No tuition fees for students under 19 at start of
course Portfolio progression pathway
And Finally………….
Thursday 15th August 2019 – Results Day
Please don’t be away on holiday!
College staff available on the Thursday and Friday for assistance with Clearing
Choosing the Right Course and UniversityJanine YaxleySenior Graduate [email protected]
Russell GroupFounding Member
Top 1% of world universities(QS World University Rankings 2016)
Central London LocationOn the edge of the financial district
Why Newcastle University London
Triple accredited (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA)
94% of students in work or further education within 6 months
Why Newcastle University London
Choosing a Degree
Section 1
In the UK alone there are:
52000+ courses390+ institutions
Choosing a Degree
Choosing a Degree
• What do you enjoy?
• What are you good at?
• Is it an accredited course?
• Do you have specific career plans?
• Can you meet the grade requirements?
Some Familiar Courses
English Literature Chemistry Modern History
Civil Engineering Veterinary Science Biology
Some Less Familiar Ones
International Hotel Management Brewing and Distilling Town Planning
Food and Human Nutrition Agriculture Pharmacology
Types of Courses
Section 2
• Two subjects studied equally
Joint Honours
• Two subjects, one more in-depth than the other
Major / Minor
• Placement / internship between 2nd and 3rd year
Sandwich
Types of Courses
• Academic study with work based learning
Foundation
• Degree focuses on a single subject
Single
• Study up to three subjects for your degree
Combined
Archaeology Business Chinese Classics Education
English Linguistics
English Literature Film Studies French Geography
German Heritage History History of Art Japanese
Mathematics and Statistics
Media and Communication Music Philosophical
Studies Politics
Portuguese Sociology Spanish and Latin American
Combined Honours
Archaeology Business Chinese Classics Education
English Linguistics
English Literature Film Studies French Geography
German Heritage History History of Art Japanese
Mathematics and Statistics
Media and Communication Music Philosophical
Studies Politics
Portuguese Sociology Spanish and Latin American
Combined Honours
Archaeology Business Chinese Classics Education
English Linguistics
English Literature Film Studies French Geography
German Heritage History History of Art Japanese
Mathematics and Statistics
Media and Communication Music Philosophical
Studies Politics
Portuguese Sociology Spanish and Latin American
Combined Honours
BA – Bachelor of Arts
BSc –Bachelor of
Science
BEng –Bachelor of Engineering
BEd –Bachelor of Education
Undergraduate Degrees
Stage 1 (First Year)• Broad and structured
Stage 2 (Second Year)• More specific and more choice
Optional Stage 3 (Third Year)• Year abroad or work placement
Stage 3 or 4 (Final Year)• Very specific and even more choice• Dissertation module and ‘customised’ degree
Course Structure
School vs University
Section 3
School vs University
School UniversityWhen will I be
taught?8:30am – 3pm in classrooms for the majority of the time
Varies depending on your degree, lectures take place 9am – 5pm but you may have as little as 1hr per day
Who teaches me?
Qualified teachers with a degree in the subject they’re teaching you
More specialised academic staff including: Lecturers, Seminar,Leaders, Tutors, Researchers,Authors
How am I taught?
Classroom environment Lectures and Seminars but mainly through self-directed study. Specialised subjects have access to labs etc.
Studying at University
School UniversityHow am I assessed?
Exams and written work, normally at the end of two years of study
At the end of each module in January and May. Assessments take the form of Presentations,Group Work, Exams, Essays, Interviews, Oral Exams.
When am I at there?
3 terms, 2 weeks holidays for Christmas and Easter and 6 weeks at summer
2 semesters (3 terms), month holidays for Christmas and Easter, 3 months at summer
Where to Study
Section 4
What to think about
Size and Location Scholarships
Social Life Facilities, Teaching & Research
• Big?• Small?Size
• Campus- based?• Inner-city?Location
• Far from home?• Close to home?Distance
Size and Location
• What’s on offer?
What?
• Are you eligible?
Who?• How and
when do you apply?
How?
Bursaries & Scholarships
Facilities
Students’ Union Sports Centre Accommodation
Student Services Library & Study
Social Life
Nightlife Music Attractions
Societies Sport
Our Top Tips
• Do your research before hand– Are you interested in Business Management or Business Finance?
English Language or Linguistics?
– Even courses with the same name will be vastly different, check the course content!
• Attend open days!– Get a feel for the campus
– Speak to Academics and current students
– Get a look around the local area
It is the student’s debt!!! Many parents may want to help out their son/daughter
Financing University
In 2018/19 £9250(At a private university £6165)
What costs money ?1. Fees
Cost varies: Home is cheapest! – but remember travelling expenses
En-suite room in catered hall£175 a week -£7,170 pa. (41 weeks)
Standard single with basin£140 a week –£5,712 pa (41 weeks)
What costs money ?Maintenance - accommodation
Manchester University
Accommodation
Standard room in self-catered hall
£105 a week -£5,368 pa. (41 weeks)
Food Laundry Books Transport Phone Parties
£5,000
What costs money ?living expenses
The most inexpensive universities
2015(2014) University
Weekly essentials
Rent in halls - self catered per week
Student bus pass - per week
Cost of beer (5 pints)
Cost of wine (2 bottles)
TOTAL
1 (1) University of Leicester £76.07 £81.20 £7.75 £15.25 £11.80 £192.07
2 (2) University of Nottingham £67.24 £102.76 £12.00 £15.00 £15.00 £212.00
3 (3) University of Cardiff £92.75 £88.00 £15.00 £16.10 £14.00 £225.85
Source HSBC on 13 August, 2015
• Accommodation is one of the biggest expenses with a wide variation in cost.
The most expensive universities
2015(2014) University
Weekly essentials
Rent in halls - self catered per week
Student bus pass - per week
Cost of beer (5 pints)
Cost of wine (2 bottles)
TOTAL
18 (17) University of Birmingham £135.00 £123.00 £8.88 £12.90 £16.00 £295.78
19 (20) UCL/Imperial £155.76 £114.87 £14.70 £18.50 £14.00 £317.83
20 (19) University of Oxford £120.25 £145.25 £23.00 £19.10 £16.00 £323.60
Source HSBC on 13 August, 2015
• More information can be found by clicking the following images:
Student can actually get two loansOne to cover the full cost of tuitionSecond to cover maintenance
How to pay for it all?
Tuition fee loan£9,250*
Paid direct to the university of your
choice(not dependent on household income)
Maintenance loan
£8,430maximum
Paid to you in 3 instalments
(dependent on household income)
Bursaries,scholarships,
hardshipfunds, childcare
allowanceDSA
(may be dependent on household income)
Borrowed from Student Finance England* and added together to be
paid back after you are earning £25k+ per year
Not repaid
Maintenance Loan
Part of your maintenance loan is dependent on your household income.
Household income Assessed contribution Amount of Loan
£25,000 £0 £8,700
£30,000 £0 £8,076
£35,000 £0 £7,452
£42,875 £0 £6,469
£50,000 £890 £5,579
£55,000 £1,514 £4,955
£62,215 £2,415 £4,054
£65,000 £2,415 £4,054
Amount of student debt ?
3 loans x £9,250 for fees 3 loans x £4,054 for maintenance
overdraft x £7,500 = £47,412
Repaying the student loans
You stat repaying the loan from April after Graduation and when you earn £25,000 or more at 9% of the salary over £25,000
Annual salary Monthly repayments
£15,000 £0
£25,000 £0
£35,000 £75
£45,000 £150
Student loans do not go on credit files and do not affect the ability to get a mortgageThe interest charged is the retail price index (RPI) plus 3% during your rate of study. After graduation up to £25,000 interest is RPI rising to RPI +3% if your income is over £45,000There is no early repayment penalty.
Student Finance Applications
Each year thousands of students apply late for their finance and have no way to pay for their course or accommodation, some even have to drop out, so please apply on time!
Apply early, as it can take up to six weeks to process an application
The easiest way to apply is online at gov.uk/studentfinance
You don’t need a confirmed place at university or college to apply
Apply with your preferred choice, they can change details later if needed
Mike Nicholson, Past Director of Undergraduate Admissions Oxford University
“In reality the government has accepted that graduates will never pay the debt off, graduates should consider it to be an additional tax and this should be the last loan anyone pays off!”
Repaying the student loans
Useful Information
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Questions? –please come down to talk
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