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The process of applying for university
and Careers Week
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AIMS
» The importance of researching courses and universities
» How to use the UCAS ‘Apply System’ to apply for university courses
» Student Finance
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» Centralised on-line application system for all university applications
» Maximum of 5 course choices
» Every University course in UK has a UCAS code (listed on www.ucas.com and prospectus’)
» Broxbourne deadline for applications October Half Term
» Fee of £23 (£12 if only one course)to be paid online
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Securing the right course will depend on the time taken to research the options. Where to look?
» University prospectuses and websites » Independent websites: e.g. http://university.which.co.uk/
» Admissions Tutors at University
» Open Days, College HE Event
» Course Leaders
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Securing the right course will depend on the time taken to research the options. What to consider?
» Entry grades
» Course content
» Support on offer such as scholarship / bursary
» Whether they want city or campus
» Are they looking for a sandwich course or year in industry or studying abroad
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UCAS website is incredibly helpful with student and parent guides as well as useful video guides and advice
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» Once they have registered for UCAS they will be issued with the following:
• Username: pmurray1
• Password: poppy22
• Personal ID Number: 108-354-2209
• Verification Email Code:6589
» We suggest they store the above information in their planner, UCAS Guide, phone/smart phone or email as they will need this information throughout the application process.
» We will give them the school’s Buzzword so they can link their application to the school and we can track them and add their reference.
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• The electronic application requires them to complete 7 sections as displayed
• As they mark each section off as being complete a red tick will appear
• If they have a section which they have started but have yet to complete they will have a green dotted line
• They will not be able to pay and send their application unless all sections are marked as complete
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» The apply system is easy to use and offers applicants drop down menus and pop up boxes to assist in the completion:
» They must make sure they save each section as they work through the form
» Please note they will need to obtain a full list of all unit codes and titles which they are studying as part of their current and previous courses AS & A2, and their GCSE ones (use their GCSE certificates/results pages)
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Need more help?
There is lots of online help available and this will be on Moodle for them to access afterwards and they should use the tools on UCAS too.
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Top Tips: 1. Course before University. 2. Don’t rely on the course title. 3. Key Information Sets can make research easier –
these are comprehensive sets of information about all full and part time courses in the UK. Available at http://unistats.gov.uk / http://thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk – allows comparison of key data for different courses including cost, contact time and assessment methods.
4. Think outside the box – don’t just stick to current A Level subjects, explore what options there are
5. Forward plan – does the degree fit their career aspirations?
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Next steps » Choose course
» Choose universities
» Draft personal statement and give to tutor by Friday 20th June
» Check personal statement and redraft after 1-1 meeting with tutor on PSHCE day(s)
» Register on UCAS once 2015 is open using buzzword
» Complete UCAS application by Half term October
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Student Finance
» In Autumn term:
Student Finance England come into school to talk to students
» Website: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/overview (Student Finance England in Google)
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Tuition Fee Loan Paid directly to the University (to be paid back)
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Maintenance Loan Paid directly to the Student (to be paid back)
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Maintenance Loan Paid directly to the Student
Exactly how much depends on household income.
Maintenance Loan Calculator on website
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator
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Repayments
They must pay back Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans. They will pay interest on these.
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Maintenance Grant
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University is not the only option…
» Gap Year
» Higher Apprenticeship
» School Leaver Programme
» Employment
Students will receive advice on all of these
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Useful websites
www.ucas.com (go to ‘search for courses’)
www. university.which.co.uk
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
www.mycareerspringboard.co.uk
www.thebigchoice.com
www.studentladder.co.uk
www.apprenticeships.org.uk (look for Higher ones for post 18)
Lots of companies advertise for school leavers including:
KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Tesco, GlaxoSmithKline, Astrium, Harrods, Thames Water, TFL, Post Office, Lloyds…the list goes on
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Apprenticeships & School Leaver Programmes
» Apprenticeships talk by an advisor
» Apprentices coming in to talk to students
» Current Y13 students will talk about the application process they have just been through
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Employability & Careers
» Employers leading sessions on CVs, Covering Letters, Interviews, Employability skills, use of social media in recruitment.
» Led by professionals: Deloitte, Pearson, FreedomComms, Hays.
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» Deloitte
» Tesco
» Marks & Spencer
» Institute of Engineering
» Clyde & Co (legal)
» Hays
» Fashion Designer
» HB Accountants
» Fire Service
» Police
» Royal Air Force
» The Creative Place
» HRC
» Pearson Education
» Marriott Hotel
Employability & Careers: Careers Fair
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If they are unsure come and get advice!
• Tutors • Mrs Reynard • Mr Thompson • Mr Langley • Mr Nugent • University personal
statement drop in clinics this Friday with University Admissions staff