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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

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Tuesday 20th February 2018

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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 Mike 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

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

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

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Over to Alan Jones’ powerpoint

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in The Sixth Form at The Cotswold School Angela Rodrigues

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Introduction to Advanced Study Skills
Introduction to university life

Visit to University of Gloucestershire

Team Building
Personal Skills
Personal Finance
Sourcing professional work shadowing

Careers Preparation

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Academic Study Extra-curricular Activities and Opportunities Tutorial Time, including using Unifrog and

ther research tools

Introduction to H.E. Evening Finalising professional work shadowing Booking Uni Taster Days and Summer Schools

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

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Personal Statements and References
Mock Interviews
Entrance Tests and Examinations

Students with October 15th deadline (Oxbridge, Medics, Dentists, Vets)

Personal Statements and References
Mock Interviews, where applicable
Tests and Examinations

All other UCAS applications

CV writing
Presentation Skills
Interview Practice

Careers

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 July 22nd 2018 (effective last day of Year 12):

Draft Personal Statement completed

 September 28th 2018:

UCAS application completed for Oxbridge, Medicine,

Dentistry and Veterinary Science students

 October 15th 2018:UCAS deadline for Oxbridge etc.  November 16th 2018:

ALL UCAS applications completed for ALL other students

 January 15th 2019:UCAS deadline for applications

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 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”

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3 particularly useful websites:

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