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 study@surrey.ac.uk

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