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Gifted and Talented Evening Wednesday 25th September 2013
Graham Taylor - Principal
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Agenda for the evening
• Overview of New College – Graham Taylor, Principal
• Oxbridge and top university support– David Stephenson, Oxbridge Co-ordinator
• The Oxbridge Process from a student perspective• High Flyers Scheme
– Mick Dams, Section Leader, Maths
• Villiers Park scheme from a student perspective• Questions & Answers
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An overview of New College
• Over 3000 16-18 students• Queen’s Drive Campus opened Jan 2003• New £10 million Annexe open Sept 2011• Great facilities include:-
– 2 x dance, recording, art & design, photography studios; beauty & body treatments area
– Library, Open Learning Centre, VLE, 1600+ PC/Macbooks and BYOD scheme
• All areas graded as “Outstanding” or “Good” in OFSTED inspection 2009
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Providing the best academic quality
• 98.2% pass rate for A Levels in Summer 2013• 100% pass rate in 39 subjects• 41% A* - B rate on A Levels• Highest percentage of students achieve 3 or
more A Levels/equivalences in Swindon or Cirencester*
(*Source:DfES 2012 School Performance tables KS5)
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Progression after New College
• 500+ students went to universities/HEIs this autumn
• Universities included: Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Warwick, Southampton, Nottingham, Birmingham, Exeter, Bath
• For those going straight to jobs– Great links with Intel, Nationwide, Barclays– Employability offer: Job Club, Job Shop,
mentoring/placements
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A few of our High Flyers...
• Samra Yasin (Churchfields) A* in Biology; As in Chemistry and Maths
Medicine at University
• Charlotte Brett (Nova Hreod) Distinction in BTEC Health and Social Care
As in English Language & Literature; Communication
& Culture
University of Reading – English Language & Literature
• (Commonweal)
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A few of our High Flyers...
• .
• Maxime Perrott (The Ridgeway)A*s in History and Sociology; B in Politics
University of Southampton: History
• Daniel Simpson (Dorcan)As in Sociology, Politics; B in Law; C in Psychology
University of Birmingham: Law
• (Commonweal)
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Recent Student/Alumni Success
• Student Star Awards – monthly and termly• Leaver’s Ceremony Summer 2013: 93 awards• 68 Y11s/current students involved in NCS summer
programme• Laura Halford became British Rhythmic Gymnastic
Champion• Jahmene Douglas - No.1 debut album; nominated for
Best Newcomer at the MOBOs• Four Olympians since 1984 and 1 Paralympian in 2012
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A few Y11 initiatives
• Open Day, Saturday October 12th, 10am-2pm– Meet subject tutors, take a tour of the campus– Find out about “life support” systems
• A Levels Open Evening, Wednesday Jan 29th, 5-7pm
• Vocational Courses Open Evening, Tuesday March 25th, 5-7pm
• NCS summer programme– 4 week programme starting July 21st 2014
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Why choose New College?
• Unrivalled choice of programmes• High quality teaching and learning• Great student results and achievements• Outstanding support for students• Fantastic all-round student experience• Bridge between school and university/work
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Oxbridge and top university support
David Stephenson
Maths Lecturer and
Oxbridge Co-ordinator
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Why Oxbridge?
• Can be a fantastic opportunity• Different in many ways• Not necessarily the best courses for you
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Oxbridge Coordinator
• Subject teachers and personal tutors provide guidance– Most of the help is the same for other
top universities
• May not have applicants on a regular basis
• Collect and disseminate information
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What they are looking for
• ACADEMIC POTENTIAL• Good GCSE results
– In context (CSAS /national contextual data)
• Outstanding A level performance• Academic interest• (Outside interests may be relevant)
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How we can help
• No barrier• Encourage
– Have a go– Don’t worry: many superb students
don’t get in• Point in right direction• Subject support
– Preparation for tests– Preparation for Interviews
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Websites
• Used to be lots of special information• Now it’s all online• No longer special forms
– though Cambridge sends a questionnaire after students apply
• Early application still required• Tests: BMAT, TSA, ELAT, LNAT,
STEP, HAT, PAT, ...• Some of these are used by other
universities
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Two of our 2013 successful Oxbridge applicants...
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• Rhys Clyne (Commonweal) A* in Biology; As in History, Maths, Politics &
English Literature
History at Merton College at Oxford
• Sabah Afzal (The Ridgeway) A* grades in Maths, Biology & Chemistry;
A in Physics
Medicine at New College, University of Oxford
• (Commonweal)
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Series of Meetings
• February of 1st year introduction– Anyone interested– Invitations to those with best GCSE results
• April: application process and how to prepare (outside speaker)
• June: open days, summer schools, choosing and starting application
• Sept: Applying, everything on track• Nov: interview workshop (outside speaker)• Individual help and advice
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Example emails from students David,
This isn't specifically about Oxbridge but any information would be useful.
With universities that offer conditional offers in a range, i.e. A*AA-AAB, what is the logic of which offer you are given? Is it the stronger the candidate, the lower the offer, as the university desire the student more? So say a stronger candidate would receive the AAB offer and a candidate that looks less may get A*AA? Or is it the other way around?
Many thanks.
Hi,
I am seeing my subject teachers on Monday to check my personal statement, and was wondering if I could come see you after Tuesday to give it a final check, as aiming on sending it early next week.
Sorry to keep hassling you! Thank you.
David,I am sorry for not coming to see you yesterday - after attending the open day at Lady Margaret's Hall on Friday, as well as speaking with tutors, I have come to the conclusion that Oxford University isn't for me, and I have chosen not to apply. Thank you for your earlier information, and I apologise for not getting back to you sooner.Thanks.
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The Oxbridge process from a Student’s Perspective
Alistair Senior
5 A* grades in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Electronics & Chemistry.
Engineering, University of Cambridge
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High Flyers Scheme
Mick Dams
Section Leader - Maths
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Your question...
• “I am a Year 11 with lots of academic potential……. How can I best achieve it?”
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Our answer…..
• Choose a relevant but challenging academic programme
• Enrich your CV with something to help you stand out
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What support and opportunities can I expect from New College?
• Widest range of A levels in the county• Maths AS link• A variety of other academic courses• Many enrichment opportunities• Financial benefits• Programme of presentations and initiatives
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Am I a High Flyer?
• Minimum of 4 A grades at GCSE• Being identified at interview• Apply for the High Flyers Scholarship• Maximise your potential
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Two of our new High Flyer students...
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• Benjamin White (Lydiard Park Academy)• Fine Art; EPQ; Maths; Physics; Physics Dynamics
• Rachel Caron (Isambard)• Graphic Design & Illustration; Eng Lit & Lang;
Maths; Chemistry; Physics; Physics Dynamics
• (Commonweal)
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Academic options
• Vast range of AS and A Levels• Opportunity for 5 AS in Year One• 30+ Express A Levels• AQA Baccalaureate
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AQA Baccalaureate
• Supplements a programme of AS/A levels• Broadens the range of Study• Focus on particular relevant enrichment activities• Level 3 extended project
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Enrichments that can make a difference!
• Villiers Park scholars programme• Medical Package• Voluntary service programme• Debating matters• Sports teams/ gym• Tutorial support
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Courses to give you an edge
• Courses that universities look for - AQA Baccalaureate; Extended Project
- Critical Thinking; General Studies
• Maximising your potential programmes- Short quals to enhance your life and PSE skills
- Includes: Personal Finance, Employability, Volunteering, Internet Safety
• Extras: optional activities and courses- College Production; Football Academy; Debating Matters; Choral
Group
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Financial benefits
• High Flyer Scholarships • Villiers Park Scholars Programme …
(continued and new)• Access to Villiers Park courses/ Oxfizz
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Villiers Park from a Student’s Perspective
Harry Jones, current New College student
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High Flyers Evening Wednesday 25th September 2013
Any questions?