Getting into University Ian Douglas
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Getting into University Ian Douglas
Know your self
Aim in life
Possible career
Skills development
Learning style
Learning environment
Location
WHY GO TO UNIVERSITY?The Experience Enjoy the study of a Subject Take up something NewBroaden and Deepen
Improve Career chancesGain Independence To have a good time Get a good Degree
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail
Subject
University
Money
Living away from home
Psychology
Graduate employer selection criteriaAcademic AbilityDeterminationSelf ConfidenceCommunicationCommon SenseWillingness to learn/flexibilityAnalytical mindAccepts responsibilityTeamworkPersonal organisationSelf MotivationAmbition
INFORMATION SOURCES
www.UCAS.com
UCAS pointsA levels AS level A*= 140 EPQ only A* = 70 A = 120 A = 60B = 100 B = 50C = 80 C = 40D = 60 C = 30E = 40 E = 20
UCAS.COM
Subject choice
Leads to chosen CareerDevelops skillsSubjects you enjoyAssessment methods3 years is a long timeIt must be student’s choiceEntry requirements
COURSE TYPEFull-time - 3 years to degree
Sandwich - 4 years, including 1 year in employment
Extended - 1 extra ‘front-end’ year
Enhanced - 1 extra ‘integrated’ year
Foundation Degree(FD) - 2 years, frequently in FE College
Top-Up - FD to degree
Gap Year - Deferred Application, - Deferred Entry.
BA B Eng BSc
MA M Eng MSc
Ph D
LOCATION - visit
Campus - Essex, Exeter, Hertfordshire, Nottingham, Warwick
City - Sheffield, London, Leeds, Oxford & Cambridge
Rural - Lampeter, Harper Adams
Distance ? – Daily commute, Home at weekends, Away for term , cost & time implications
www.opendays.com
PLAN your VISIT
Saturday 11 Oct 2014Sunday 12 Oct 2014
9.30am – 3pm
UCAS application
Early applicationPerfect formEffective personal statementChoices following researchRealistic entry requirementsPlan a Contingency
Personal statement
Show Admissions Tutor you can: Survive and thrive Enthusiasm Skills and experience Subject understanding Career ambition
UCAS dates• 1 September 2014 applications open for 2015• 15 October 2014 for the universities of Oxford,
Cambridge or any professional course in medicine, veterinary medicine/science and dentistry.
• CHECK School deadline for applications• Student loan application opens approx March 2015• 7 May 2015 Confirmed 1st choice and Insurance • Be at home on results day Thursday 21 August 2015• Clearing ???• Late September, Early October enrol on chosen course
Money: Key Points
• Tuition Fees Loan-Repayable -Available to everyone
• Maintenance Loan-Repayable- Available to all but dependent
on household income
• Maintenance Grant- Non-repayable - Dependent on household income
• Scholarships-Non-repayable -Vary across institutions-National Scholarship Programme
FeesLiving costsAcademic costs
Investigate Subject/Company/University SCHOLARSHIPS
Maintenance Support-LoanLiving Costs
• Full-time students can apply for a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs, which is repayable
• The exact amount you can borrow will depend on several factors such as: -your household income -where you decide to live -when your start your course
Student Finance 2014/15Household Maintenance Fee Total ScholarshipsIncome Grant Loan Total Max Loan Bursary etc
Student Finance 2014/15
Household Maintenance Fee Total ScholarshipsIncome Grant Loan Total Max Loan Bursary etc
RepaymentLoans
• Only when earning > £21,000• Only pay 9% of income above £21,000• Pay drops below this payments stop• Deducted via tax system• Loan written off after 30 years• No penalty for early repayment
Gross Salary Amount of salary from which 9% will be deducted
Monthly repayment
£21,000 £ 0 £ 0
£25,000 £4,000 £30.00
£30,000 £9,000 £67.50
£35,000 £14,000 £105.00
£40,000 £19,000 £142.50
£45,000 £24,000 £180.00
£50,000 £29,000 £217.50
£55,000 £34,000 £255.00
£60,000 £39,000 £292.50
Starts April After Graduation
Start planning your finances now
What do you spend now ?
Where does the money come from ?
Income
• Maintenance Loan • Maintenance Grant• Parental contributions• Gap Year earnings• Part-time work• Scholarships / Sponsorships• Savings from holiday work• Placement earnings
Expenditure
• Rent• Household bills• TV Licence• Phone• Food• Household items• Clothes
• Socialising• Sports and clubs• Insurance• Car expenses• Travel• Books/Stationery• Toiletries
What to do next?
• RESEARCH YOUR OPTIONSwww.ucas.com
• Keep checking the websites of institutions you are interested inwww.herts.ac.uk
• BUILD UP YOUR SKILLS AND RECORD ACTIVITIES etc.
• Work hard and get good grades at end of lower 6th