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HIGHER EDUCATION 2012
Information Evening
14th September 2011
WELCOME
HIGHER EDUCATION 2012PARENTS’ INFORMATION EVENING
AIM:
• Insight into range of institutions and courses available
• Understanding of what HEI’s are looking for in an applicant and how they support students
• Aware of financial implications of HE study and support available
HIGHER EDUCATION 2012PARENTS’ INFORMATION EVENING
• Understanding of the support available in college
• Appreciation of method of application and timescales.
• Opportunity to ask questions
HIGHER EDUCATION 2009PARENTS’ INFORMATION EVENINGWednesday 12th May 2010: Cove
Theatre 6.30pm Welcome and Introductions Jane Catchpole
Careers Education and Guidance Manager, Wiltshire College
6.35pm Admissions processes – making your Susan Welshpersonal statement work. Partnerships Officer- University of the West of England
6.55pm Student Life- My Story Emma Sheppard; Student Ambassador- University of the West
of England.
7.15pm Supporting College Students Teresa BrownAdvanced Tutor, Wiltshire College
7.30pm The UCAS Application process Jane Catchpole Careers Adviser, Wiltshire College
7.40pm Funding HE studies in 2012/13 Teri O’HaraStudent Finance Advice Manager- University of Gloucestershire
7.55pm Close, Refreshments and Questions Jane Catchpole
Careers Education and Guidance Manager, Wiltshire College
What’s news in Higher Education?
• Increased Fees?• Alternative routes?• Open University• Staying local• Distance learning• Part time learning• Overseas study• Foundation degrees/HND’s• http://www.wiltshire.ac.uk/careers/tutor_resources/
ADMISSIONS PROCESSES & MAKING YOUR
PERSONAL STATEMENT WORK.
SUSAN WELSH
UWE
WHY I APPLIED TO UNIVERSITY & STUDENT
LIFE
STUDENT AMBASSDOR- EMMA SHEPPARD
YEAR 3 PRIMARY EDUCATION
UWE
GETTING THE NEXT STEP RIGHT
SUPPORT IN COLLEGE
TERESA BROWN & GILL JEWITT
ADVANCED TUTORS
The Role of Academic Advisers
We prefer this approach
Rather than…………
The Role of Academic Advisers
One to one tutorialsTarget setting using the EILPAdvice on University and course
choiceCommunity Campus Programme which
offers 28.5 hours of enrichment across the year.
Students book into relevant sessionsWednesday afternoon activities such
as;Understanding the “apply” systemUniversity visits External SpeakersUCAS events in year 1
The Role ofAcademic Advisers
Community Campus Careers Programme
University speakers into collegeHelp with writing personal
statementsCareers InterviewsCareers Fair last yearTaking a year out – benefits and
pitfallsHE student finance talksAccess to one to one guidanceAccess to bespoke online tools
Support from My Career Online
RESEARCH
Read – books/software/internet
Explore – University open days
Short list – you only have 5 choices
Examine – courses in detail
Ask – for advice
Revise your ideas – after initial research
Check out – your decisions with people you trust
Happy – The right decisions have been made
HIGHER EDUCATION 2012
THE UCAS APPLICATION PROCESS
JANE CATCHPOLE
CAREERS ADVISER
50, 000
300
5
Course Search
Help out there!
Individuals register for an online secure application form Completed section by section
Cost £11 for a single choice, £22 for 2-5 Choices. Deadlines: 15th October Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary College deadline 30th November 15th January all on time applicants, 24th March specific Art and Design, 30 June UACS Closes. Applicants after this date will enter clearing directly.
Register• UCAS creates a username• Use college buzzword • Careers Advisers/Advanced tutors can:
Unlock application forms, re set passwords, add references, and more…..
Statement• Mini essay• Clear structure• No jokes• Created in word• 47 lines or 4000 characters
• Communication via UCAS Track• Conditional/Unconditional• Firm Insurance Decline Withdraw• 31st March- Universities communicate on
time offers• 9th May Applicants deadline for their
decisions• Extra- no offers/change of choice Feb 24th
– 4th July
Confirmation of placeYou are accepted by your firm choice You receive a 'changed course' offerYou are declined by your firm choice and
are accepted by your insurance choice You are declined by your firm choice and
don't have an insurance choice, or you are also declined by your insurance choice = Clearing
• Clearing• 16th August -30th September• Access clearing lists online, national press• Negotiate with Universities
• Accommodation• Funding• Travel• Packing• Reading list……………………
HIGHER EDUCATION 2012
STUDENT FINANCE
TERI O’HARASTUDENT FINANCE ADVICE MANAGER
ANY QUESTIONS?
PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE TO ASK THEM.