Tuesday 20 th February 2018 6.00 pm Introduction to Higher Education - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Tuesday 20 th February 2018

6.00 pm Introduction to Higher Education Phil White, Head of Sixth Form 6.05 pm UCAS Applicant Journey; UCAS systems and cycles; Factors for successful applications; How parents can support their children through the UCAS application Alan Jones, UCAS Executive 6.45 pm H.E. support and processes at The Cotswold School, including for students applying for very competitive courses Angela Rodrigues, Head of Year 13 6.55 pm A Sixth Form tutor’s perspective Wendy Grimmett 7.00 pm Useful H.E. websites and resources Mi ke Sweetlove, Head of Year 12 7.05 pm Brief overview of student finance Phil White 7.10 pm Q&A time 7.20 pm Close

https://www.gov.uk/government/up loads/system/uploads/attachment_ data/file/254101/bis-13-1268- benefits-of-higher-education- participation-the-quadrants.pdf

From http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-40511184 

Over to Alan Jones’ powerpoint

in The Sixth Form at The Cotswold School Angela Rodrigues

Visit to • Introduction to Advanced Study Skills University of • Introduction to university life Gloucestershire • Team Building Careers • Personal Skills • Personal Finance Preparation • Sourcing professional work shadowing

Academic Study Extra-curricular Activities and Opportunities Tutorial Time, including using Unifrog and other research tools Introduction to H.E. Evening Finalising professional work shadowing Booking Uni Taster Days and Summer Schools

Choosing universities and One-to-one with tutors: courses Personal Statements and References Investigating gap years Preparation for H.E. and Careers Bespoke careers advice and Student Finance guidance

Students with October 15 th deadline (Oxbridge, Medics, Dentists, Vets) • Personal Statements and References • Mock Interviews • Entrance Tests and Examinations All other UCAS applications • Personal Statements and References • Mock Interviews, where applicable • Tests and Examinations Careers • CV writing • Presentation Skills • Interview Practice

 July 22 nd 2018 (effective last day of Year 12): ◦ Draft Personal Statement completed  September 28 th 2018: ◦ UCAS application completed for Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science students  October 15 th 2018:UCAS deadline for Oxbridge etc.  November 16 th 2018: ◦ ALL UCAS applications completed for ALL other students  January 15 th 2019:UCAS deadline for applications

 January to May: Replying to offers ◦ Conditional and unconditional offers ◦ Firm and insurance choices  February: Student Finance applications  August 2019: Examination results and Places ◦ “Clearing” ◦ “Adjustment”

3 particularly useful websites: