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An introduction to UCAS and Higher Education choices

Mr D Clarke

Deputy Head of Sixth Form

Netherhall Sixth Form

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Available options

Explore the possibilities…

Employment

Further education

Gap year activities

University (higher education) Subjects - performance and enjoyment Match subjects to courses Some vocations require specific choices

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University and course choices

Location and type (campus/city) Full-time or sandwich courses Interests - other opportunities available

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What else should I think about?

Course details - modules Entrance requirements (UCAS tariff) University/college open days Location Accommodation Graduate destinations & employment Tuition Fees (A range between £6000

and £9000) Financial incentives (Grants/bursaries)

The provision of higher education in the UK

Number of institutions

Number of courses

Applicants

Acceptances

Statistics from UCAS, 2012

304

39,000+

700,161

492,030

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How do I apply/gather information? UCAS website (www.ucas.com) University & college prospectus’,

websites and admissions tutors Careers library Careers interviews Guidance & advice – Mr Clarke, Tutors,

family & friends Centigrade Sixth Form website

(www.netherhall.org/sixthform)

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Centigrade

Self assessment form completed in Autumn & reviewed in Spring Yr12

150 questions on interests, personal qualities, skills & broad abilities

Academic information also includes other qualifications, key skills, etc.

Suggests suitable areas of interest, courses and locations for students

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UCAS – the process at Netherhall

UCAS Online application form – Remember to apply as part of a school/college (Netherhall), BUZZWORD = netherhall2013

Personal statement (checked with tutor) Tutor writes reference based on subject

teacher information which is then reviewed by Mr Clarke

Final copy of UCAS form sent to us Pay the UCAS fee (online) Meet with Mr Clarke to help students with final

checks…

UCAS Application Completion!

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The UCAS tariff

40E20E

60D30D

80C40C

100B50B

120A60A

140A*70A*

AS level A level

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Example

A student taking three GCE A Levels plus one AS qualification.

A2 GradeEnglish grade A 120History grade B 100Economics grade C 80

300GCE ASPsychology grade B 50 350

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UCAS

UCAS opening date for applications is 1st September

Students can make a choice of up to five university courses

Interviews compulsory for Oxbridge & for applications to medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine & teaching. (Deadline of 15th October)

All other courses have a December deadline (Netherhall)

University & College offers made November – April

Students can hold 2 offers for places (F) firm & (I) insurance

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Gap Years and deferred entry…

Consider your interests Find out – whole wealth of information

on the web and via Tutors This option allows you to make your

higher education choices, but gives you the option of doing something else for a year

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Useful contacts Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)

- www.ucas.com

www.opendays.com

School website

- www.netherhall.org

‘Sixth Form’ link

- HE and careers information

- Where do I go from here guide

- Sample personal statements