Year 13 Parents University Applications Advice Event

3rd June 2015

Why hold this event?

• To help build better links with parents and the school

• Allows for information to be presented to parents

• To give parents some idea of some of the ways to support their sons

What have we done in class?

• Began in Sept with module 1 in Term 1. This ran to Dec.

• Pupils built a profile of careers suited to their strengths and presented this to the class

• Went on work experience

• Option given to complete Centigrade in Term 1

• Conducted UCAS course research in Term 2 (Jan-April).

What have we done in class?• Pupils work on their Personal Statements and a referee

input form (March-April)

• 5 UCAS courses researched, Personal Statement and referees input form handed in first class back after Easter.

• All pupils given access to an individual guidance interview (March-April) and further individual guidance upon request.

• All pupils given the opportunity to sign up to an additional Careers Research class that ran from October

• University talks in term 2.

What’s next?

• Boys will be brought in at the start of term and will spend the time filling in their forms.

• The UCAS forms deadlines are: 1. Med/Dentistry/Oxbridge : Thurs 24th Sept

2. All other forms: Thurs 15th Oct

Other applications and events • CAO course research in October (Oct-

Dec) along with St Mary applications, USA and the local SWC course research among others.

• Our Interview Skills event will be held on the 3rd Dec. A CV for this event has to be handed in by the October half-term (Friday 22nd October).

Ways to support my son

• Challenge our own preconceptions

• Let your son talk to you about his choices

• Use your expertise to help him research his choices

• Always have a Plan B!

Ways to support my son

• Talk to your son about the financial implications of poor decision making and where you all, as a family, stand.

• Help him to piece together the Personal Statement especially checking grammar and spellings

• Check the subjects and grades entered in the form ensuring that they are correct. This includes AS modules

Ways to support my son

• What to look for in a good course

1.Teaching quality2.Research record3.Graduate employment rates4.Value added e.g additional certification,

placements etc5. Investment in facilities6.Student feedback7.Russell Group?8.Opportunities for progression

How to get Information?

UCAS: www.ucas.comhttp://www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/parents-and-guardianswww.qub.ac.ukwww.ulster.ac.ukhttp://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/gug/http://www.guardian.co.uk/educationwww.unistats.comwww.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk World Uni comparison:

http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings

How to get Information?

ROI: www.cao.ie www.qualifax.ie

Europe: www.eunicas.com

America: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/

SWC: http://www.swc.ac.uk/higher-education.aspx http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aicxr8LV3ok

How to get Information?St Michaels Careers Centre: http://www.saintmichaels.org.uk/Portals/3cd1cd7a-958d-47b9-9b3e-eb2511227037/careers/

Finally, a clip that shows the possible future direction of NI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aicxr8LV3ok

After Christmas Year 14

• Student finance:

http:// www.studentfinanceni.com

http://www.gov.uk/student-finance

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/student-finance

https://www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan/overview

1. You will need April or October 2014 P60 or equivalent,

2. Your son’s passport/birth certificate and NI number

3. PN1 form• Choose firm/Insurance offers for UCAS application

(March/June)

Key Student Finance Facts

• There are two plans: NI students are on Plan1• First repayment starts at £17,335 on the April

after course is finished• Drop out? Repayment starts the following April• Repayments are set at 9% over the minimum

amount and interest accrues from the first payment (Plan 1-1.5%)

• Figures taken from https://www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan/overview

Plan 1 vs Plan 2 Repayments

Your income per year Monthly repayments

£17,335 and under £0

£20,000 £23

£25,000 £61

£30,000 £98

£50,000 £248

Your income per year Monthly repayments

£21,000 and under £0

£25,000 £30

£30,000 £67

£50,000 £217

Allied Health courses

• The following are exempt from tuition fees:• chiropodist (including podiatrist), dietician, occupational

therapist, orthoptist, physiotherapist, prosthetist, orthotist, radiographer, radiotherapist, audiologist or a speech and language therapist

• dental hygienist or dental therapist• nurse, midwife or operating department practitioner • Medical & Dental courses from 5th year onwards• https://www.gov.uk/nhs-bursaries/overview • http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/nhs-and-social-work-students • Bursaries also available for Social Care/Work courses also

Timetable for Monday 1st September

• 9.05am – 10.35 am : 14M(Mr Mc Manus C-room)• 9.05am – 10.35 am : 14T(Mr J Maguire C-room)• 10.35am – 12.15 pm : 14O(Mr Mc Manus C-room) • 10.35am – 12.15 pm : 14R(Mr J Maguire C-room)• 12.15pm – 2pm : 14P(Mr Mc Manus C-room)

• Any student who wishes to drop a subject should go to Miss Mc Kenna’s Office immediately after completion of UCAS Form.

• Students can go home once UCAS Form completed.