“The future depends on what you do today.” Mahatma Gandhi

Welcome to Aim Higher Days.What does the future mean to you?

Today and tomorrow: Make plans for your future. Complete a first draft of your

personal statement

Aim Higher Days 2012

Are your chance to begin to research, plan and apply for realistic progression routes at the end of Year 13

Welcome to Aim Higher Days

Aims of the two days:To make realistic choices for

September 2013.To complete a personal statement

on Google DocsTo register for and complete the

information section of a UCAS application

1st September 2013 Where will you be?

How do I progress at the end of Year 13?

Personal statement1. Quality statement2. Highlight your passion your drive

indicating your direction Tutor statement / reference from

your tutor1. What will it say about you? Predicted grades1. The outcome of your hard work over

the last two years

How are predicted grades worked out?

Mock exam grades Modular exam grades Attendance / Punctuality Ability to meet deadlines

Predicted grades help universities and employers decide whether to make an offer.

The importance of accurate predicted grades

Teachers use their professional judgement, gained over many years.

Progression from AS to A2 is another large step in knowledge. Grades are more likely be sustained or perhaps drop as opposed to jump up

Retakes make an impact Over predicting could leave you with nothing

in August 2013 The creditability of the schools as an exam

centre could get called into question

Apply – Read it / Use it Your personal copy Use it today Keep it safe Use it throughout

Year 13 and beyond.

Apprenticeships

Many different routes. Application dates vary www.fhscareers.weebly.com

You will study for a recognised qualification at college whilst developing skills with an employer. At the end of apprenticeship you may be offered a permanent job .

Work Based Training

Many different routes. Application dates vary www.fhscareers.weebly.com

Many organisations recruit school leavers onto training programmes that develop your talents and prepare you for promotion within the company. Some of these training programmes lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

: a brief guide.

Register today. £23 for 5 choices. October and November 2012:

Applications submitted. October 2012 – March 2013: Offers March 2013: UCAS Extra opens August 2013: Adjustment and

Clearing opens.

How to choose a university

Russell Group Universities: traditional and long established e.g. Nottingham and Bristol

The country’s top 20 universities recognised with the highest rated research facilities. These universities mostly offer academic courses, with very few vocational / applied courses. Most courses will require at least AAB and may have more specific requirements including GCSE subjects and grades. http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/

How to choose a university

Plate Glass Universities created mainly in the 1960s, e.g. Loughborough and Bath

These universities offer a large selection of academic courses as well as vocational / applied courses. Offers are likely to be lower than Russell Group universities, but competition for places has seen an increase in the grades required.

How to choose a university

New Universities created mainly in the 1990’s e.g. Nottingham Trent and University of West of England

These universities have a large number vocational / applied courses with less emphasis on academic courses. Grade offers are likely to be lower, but competition for places has increased grades required.Some universities are very good for certain courses: for example Bournemouth University has a very well renowned media department with excellent facilities. This is reflected in their offers.

Jim Colley

Sixth Form Solutions Ltd.