Year 12 Future Pathways Evening
Tuesday 8th March 2016
Miss Noone
Headteacher
Future Pathways
Opening Prayer
The Programme
7.00pm-8.00pm Address and Welcome Miss Noone - Headteacher Key Note Speech – Why go to University? Mr Peter Rawling – Vice Chairman of Pixl6 The University Application Process – an overview University of Surrey Timeline and Next Steps Mrs Snowden – Head of Sixth Form
Why Go to University?
Peter Rawling Vice-Chairman of Pixl6
WHY ? WHAT ? WHERE ?
WHY ? … INVALID reasons • Because others want you to go • Because your mates are going • Because you can’t think what else to do
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WHY ? VALID reasons - Because you enjoy studying - Because it’s required for the career you want - Because you’ll have more career choice - Because it will aid promotion prospects - Because of the unique experience it will give you
Immediate gains of going -
Independence Meeting a wide range of people Enjoying a wider range of challenges & opportunities Gaining a wider outlook on life. You can develop new interests, take sports further, enjoy lots of subsidised activities.
Whilst you are there…….
You meet people from different countries, cultures & creeds, make life-long friendships & relationships & experience an environment that is freer & more lively than any or most that you are likely to get elsewhere or again.
Longer term gains-
Average graduate is estimated to be about 38% better off by his/her early 30s. Over a whole career to earn between £100k - £300k more By 2017 it is estimated that 56% more jobs will require people to hold graduate level qualifications
Longer term gains -
It is also claimed that on average graduates live longer & are healthier, happier, less prone to depression, more likely to exercise & more likely to make a significant & satisfying contribution to the community around them.
WHAT ? • Is it something you are studying already? • Is it something you hope to study? • Is it already a hobby?
• Ask • Read • Research
WHERE ?
• Otherwise — • within easy reach of home? • even live at home? • as far away as possible? • not North of Watford? South of Sheffield? • big city? • London?
YEAR 12
In Year 12 it is important to start considering all of this as early as possible (a) To protect the grades you’ll need to get (b) To organise all the other things that will make
your application a strong one
COMPETITION
HISTORY @ DURHAM 120 places
over 2,000 applications
Lizzie Burrows
Manager, UK/EU Student Recruitment
University of Surrey
UCAS Application Process
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Applying to University
Lizzie Burrows Manager, UK/EU Student Recruitment
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Choosing a course
• 37,000 courses
• 370 providers
• Course first, university later
• Entry requirements?
• Module and course content?
• Placement opportunities
• Career prospects
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Ever considered…
Vietnamese and Economics (SOAS, University of London)
Surf Science and Technology (Cornwall College)
Physics with Astronomy (University of Surrey)
Stop Motion Animation and Puppet Making (Staffordshire University)
Wine Production (Plumpton College)
Viking and Old Norse Studies (UCL) Agriculture and Dairy Herd
Management (Reaseheath College)
Egyptology (University of Liverpool, University of Oxford, Swansea University)
Aquaculture and Fisheries Management (University of Greenwich)
Applied Golf Management Studies (University of Birmingham)
Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture (University of Westminster)
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Consider the following:
How the course is assessed
How many contact
hours you will have per week
Who are the academics?
The best university for your
particular course
How big is the intake?
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Choosing a university
• What factors are the most important to you?
• League tables for universities and subjects
• The reputation of the course and/or the university
• Entry requirements – students of a similar ability
• Professional Training Year?
• Look into financial support offered
• Where will you live – halls of residence/private housing/at home
• Student life
• Campus vs city?
2015
6
12
11
8 (91%)
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Much has been achieved – but there is more to do
Table of Tables
2016
4
8
8
5 (92%)
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League tables and subject league tables
• 10-12 months
• Subject specific
• Preparation for the workplace
• Departmental support teams
and dedicated Professional
Training Year Tutor
• Work abroad option
• Development of professional
and personal skills
• £1800 Fee – University of
Surrey
Professional Training Year
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Social life and Students’ Union
• Sports & Societies
• Learn a new language
Global Graduate Award – Learn a language alongside your degree for free at Surrey
• Restaurants/Bars
• Students’ Union
• Departmental/cultural events
• Trips
• Consider student support and well being
Social Media
• Central online applications service
• Lists the 37,000 courses that you can choose from over 370 providers
• The only method of entry to UK degree programmes
• Can apply to up to five universities/courses with one application
• Choice restrictions:
– Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry – max 4 choices
– Oxford or Cambridge
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What is UCAS?
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Timeline
March – August Start to do your research. Make your 5 final choices
September 1st – Applications open on the UCAS Website
October 15th – Oxford, Cambridge, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Medicine deadlines
November - December Interviews and Applicant days take place. Universities will start to make offers
January 15th – Application Deadline
February – April Interviews and Applicant days take place. Universities will continue to make offers
May 7th - If you applied by the January deadline all your institutions will have made you an offer
June – July Declare your firm and insurance choices
August 13th – Results day
September - October Confirmation and arrival
UCAS Form
Your UCAS form will include:
• Personal details
• Education
• Teacher’s reference
• Employment
Make sure your email address is
sensible
Good applicants often apply early!
• Spend enough time on your application
• Give time for reference to be written
• Show commitment to subject
• Offers made on first come first served basis
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Applying
Understand the offers that you can receive
• Conditional (C) – You must meet the requirements of the
university these will usually be the entry requirements
• Unconditional (UC) – you have met the offer and have a
place at the university regardless of any results
• Unconditional/Conditional (UC/C) – You must meet some
requirements
• You may be asked to attend an interview or an audition and
you may be made an offer based on this
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Offers
• Your offers will appear on UCAS Track. This is where you can track your application to
your 5 choices
• The university will send you a confirmation letter and any other information that you may
need
• You may be invited to an Applicant Day
• Chance to look around the university and attend subject specific talks
• Talk to academics
• View accommodation and the facilities in smaller groups and attend seminars
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Offers
• Once you have received your offers and the
deadline has passed you must decide on your
Firm (1st) and Insurance (2nd) choice
universities
• This is all completed via UCAS
• Be realistic:
• Your insurance should be lower entry
requirements
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Firm or Insurance
• UCAS Track will update as soon as the university has
received your results
• Once you have met the university’s offer you must confirm
your place via UCAS
• Clearing
• This is where you may not have received any
offers or your results weren’t exactly what you
expected then you will be able to look for
universities still offering places
• If you have done better than expected then you can opt
into Adjustment
• If you've met and exceeded conditions for your
firm choice
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Results
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• What are your entry requirements?
• How is the course taught and assessed?
• What modules will I study?
• Where is the university – campus or city?
• What is accommodation like, is it guaranteed?
• What is transport like? - Can I bring my car?
• League table positions?
• Professional Training year?
• Study abroad option?
• Social life? (Clubs and societies)
• What additional support do you offer?
Surrey UCAS fair – suggested questions
• You can access UCAS from anywhere
• UCAS Track can update as early as midnight on the day of your results
• Do not take a holiday during results – be prepared
• Choose the university that is right for you
• Attend Open Days, Applicant Days and ask as many question about the
university as possible
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Remember
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Presented by Lizzie Burrows Manager, UK/EU Recruitment [email protected]
Thank you Any questions?
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Higher Apprenticeship
Miss Charlotte Dalcohow Former
Sixth Form student
KPMG School Leavers Programme
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WHAT IS IT?
Accountancy / Business industry
5 year scheme
A salary ( you get paid even whilst you are at University!)
An Accountancy degree ( years 1-4) which KPMG fund - either at University or Birmingham / Durham- you decide
A secured job for the 5 year scheme, and a guaranteed job role as an Assistant Manager when you finish
Higher apprenticeship
Qualified Chartered Accountant in year 5( with ICAS)
Great opportunities
Company benefits
Social life
Job with one of the ‘ Big 4’
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Stage 1: Online Application Form- similar to applying for jobs / University.
Stage 2: Situational Judgement Test- online.
Stage 3: Online Numerical and Verbal Reasoning Tests-similar to applying for jobs / University.
Stage 4: First Round Interview- written exercise and interview on behaviours.
Stage 5: Director/Partner Interview- presentation and final interview!
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REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum B grade at GCSE- Maths and English Language.
• Minimum ABB at A-level, ANY SUBJECTS.
• Get past the final interview.
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TIPS
• Don’t be scared to do something different to your friends
• Believe in yourself
• Work hard but have fun at the same time
• Take every opportunity available • Apply for as many options as possible
Thank you for listening Good luck!!!!
Key Dates
Mrs Snowden Head of Sixth Form
H.E. guidance & application timeline
Year 12 - Spring 2016 • Future Pathways Evening – 8th March 2016 • UCAS convention at Surrey – 14th March
2016 • Oxbridge Conference at Epsom Downs
Racecourse – 23rd March 2016 • HE & Careers sessions in school • Voluntary placements
HE Timeline
H.E. guidance & application timeline
Year 12 - Summer 2016 • HE preparation day(s) – detailed guidance on
personal statement writing (June) • Check to see if you must do an admissions test.
Eg BMA, UKCAT, LNAT and tell the Exams Officer (Mrs Paddison) immediately. This is your responsibility.
• Work Experience during activities week • Write the first draft of your personal statement
and show to your tutor – deadline is Academic Review Day (Monday 11th July)
HE Timeline
Aspirations Coordinator – my role - Open Days (3 days) - UCAS teams up with FutureLearn (MOOCs) - www.futurelearn.com
Returning from the summer exams
Aspirations Coordinator – my role • Sutton Trust Summer School • Engineering summer school • Head Start summer school at Durham • Global Young Leaders Conference • More Work Experience • App and Computer Programming Course
Over the Summer
A level UCAS tariff from 2017
EPQ UCAS tariff from 2017
BTEC Extended Diploma
UCAS tariff
A* 56 A* 28 D*D*D* 168 A 48 A 24 D*D*D 160 B 40 B 20 D*DD 152 C 32 C 16 DDD 144 D 24 D 12 DDM 128 E 16 E 8 DMM 112 MMM 96
Changes for 2017
H.E. guidance & application timeline
Year 13 - September 2016 • Finalise your personal statement and application form.
Tutor will support (but will not do it for you!) • Applications open on 1st September • Internal Deadline for applications for Oxbridge,
medicine, dentistry and veterinary is 15th September Year 13 - October 2016 • UCAS Deadline for Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry and
vet is 15th October • All other application forms should be completed by the
internal deadline of 15th October
HE Timeline
UCAS Convention
• Full School Uniform • Large bag for prospectuses and materials • No heavy files or folders to carry • Final consent forms! • Ask lots of questions • Extended assembly in the Chapel from 8.30am
UCAS Convention
Seminar Sessions • You will now have the opportunity to attend up to
three seminars (please see your programme for details). All seminars will be held three times.
• 8.00-8.20pm – Seminar 1 • 8.20-8.40pm – Seminar 2 • 8.40-9.00pm – Seminar 3 • Please would you kindly complete your evaluation form
during the course of the evening and leave it in the hall on your departure.
Seminar Sessions