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University Application process

Highcliffe Sixth Form

The Process of applying to Univ iversity

STEP 1 - Research courses/universities and attend open days

STEP 2 – Register on UCAS and complete the application form STEP 3 – Reflect on Predicted Grades / UCAS Tariff & Admission Grades STEP 4 – Write a personal statement – tutor & parent support STEP 5 – Reference & University Predicted Grade Checked : 2 week turn around STEP 6 – Send application to UCAS STEP 7 - Complete any further requirements – portfolio / essay / admissions tests / revise for examinations STEP 8 – Wait for offers / rejections / Interviews: GCSE Grades, Predicted A Level/BTEC Grades, Personal Statement, reference STEP 9 – Make a FIRM and INSURANCE choice STEP 10 – August Results Day – Confirmation / Clearing & Adjustment

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The applic icatio ion form

PERSONAL DETAILS GCSE RESULTS A LEVELS/BTEC & PREDICTED GRADES 5 CHOICES PERSONAL STATEMENT REFERENCE

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The applic icatio ion form

PERSONAL DETAILS GCSE RESULTS A LEVELS/BTEC & PREDICTED GRADES 5 CHOICES PERSONAL STATEMENT REFERENCE

£25

How univ iversity grades are predicted

Teachers Predictions are based on:

• Aptitude in the subject
• Achievement in internal assessments
• Internal examination results – June 2019
• Evidence/ quality of independent study
• Quality of home study
• Acting on feedback
• Attendance
• ATL / progress
• Going above and beyond

12 Progress Check 3 (due early July) University Predicted Grade will be included for parents to view Predicted Grade – most likely prediction June Internal Exam Result Attitude to Learning (ATL)

UCAS tariff f points (h

(how univ iversit itie ies make th their ir offers) s) Grade A Level Tariff EPQ Tariff BTEC Business/IT/Music CAM TECH Health Social Care or Sport A* 56 28 Distinction * 56 A 48 24 Distinction 48 B 40 20 C 32 16 Merit 32 D 24 12 E 16 8 Pass 16

• Universities may ask for grades such as BBC or points such as 112 points
• They may also ask for a specific grade in a subject such as grade A in Biology
• They can also ask that applicants sit an admissions test

EXAMPLE STUDENT Are th the courses I'm I'm searching in in my reach?

Student has ACB or 144 points - so should look at courses reflecting this

A C B EPQ A A Level Biology: A Level Psychology: A Level French:

University Predicted Grade

• 1. Grades

EPQ A Level Biology A Level Psychology A Level French Total UCAS points

• 2. Tariff Points

A = 24 A = 48 C = 32 B = 40 144

Some universities make

• ffers based on 3 A levels,

however, students who have completed an EPQ may have their offers lowered by one or two grades. A course asking for AAB may be lowered to ABB or ABC if the student has completed an EPQ

University Predicted Grade

EXAMPLE STUDENT Are th the courses I'm I'm searching in in my reach?

Student has ACB or 144 points - so should look at courses reflecting this

A C B EPQ A A Level Biology: A Level Psychology: A Level French:

University Predicted Grade

• 1. Grades

EPQ A Level Biology A Level Psychology A Level French Total UCAS points

• 2. Tariff Points

A = 24 A = 48 C = 32 B = 40 144

Some universities make

• ffers based on 3 A levels,

however, students who have completed an EPQ may have their offers lowered by one or two grades. A course asking for AAB may be lowered to ABB or ABC if the student has completed an EPQ

University Predicted Grade

A A A* A = 24 A = 48 A = 48 A* = 56 176

The personal statement

4000 characters - with spaces (approx. 650 words) / One side of A4 If the statement is over the character count it will not be accepted when it is uploaded on to their UCAS application

Personal Statement

• 1. Opening paragraph - Why they want study the subject?
• 2. Evidence - What they have done in the past that makes them a

suitable candidate

• 3. Transferable skills – what skills they have developed during

their academic studies

• 4. Personal interests - What are their interests? What else have

they done that would contribute to the university community?

Evidence Evidence Evidence

4000 characters - with spaces (approx. 650 words) One side of A4 If the statement is

• ver the character

count it will not be accepted when it is uploaded on to their UCAS application

The reference

• 4000 characters
• 620 words

Introduction - tutor Subject reference 1 (Most relevant) Subject reference 2 Subject reference 3 Subject reference 4/EPQ (if taken) Summary – tutor A subject reference from each of their teachers about how well the student has progressed during their academic studies Their skills and qualities such as level of independent study, ability to meet deadlines, quality of work, how well they act on feedback Evidence of suitability to the course Contribution to the school e.g. mentoring, open evenings Any additional information that may support their application

SEND TO UCAS Students check status of application via

UCAS TRACK…

CONDITIONAL OFFER UNCONDITIONAL OFFER INVITE TO INTERVIEW/AUDITION SEND WORK/PORTFOLIO/ADMISSION TEST REJECTION

Response fr from Universities

ONCE ALL 5 RESPONSES RECEIVED… Must narrow to two choices:

• 1. FIRM CHOICE
• 2. INSURANCE CHOICE (must be lower grades/tariff choice)

AUGUST RESULTS DAY…. CHECK UCAS TRACK Accepted? Rejected? Eligible for Adjustment? Clearing?

Deadlines: Early entry ry

(Dentistry, medicine, veterinary, Oxford, Cambridge) Internal deadline: Friday 20th September UCAS deadline: Tuesday 15th October* *Applications will be sent by the end of the day on Friday 11th October

How stu tudents can support th their application

STUDENT ACTION PARENT SUPPORT

• Use unifrog to search courses, find entry

requirements etc

• Work on their personal statement
• Read beyond the curriculum (books/

journals/ news articles)

• Gain work experience / job shadowing
• Online courses (relevant and other areas
• f interest)
• Open days/virtual tours
• Meet internal deadlines
• Mentoring
• Strive to achieve
• Check the courses they are searching are

appropriate

• Check progress checks ATL – are the yon

target?

• Support transport /provide support for

Open Days

• Check the progress of their personal

statement and ensure they meet the deadlines

• Proof Read their personal statement
• Ensure they are working and revising for

texts / exams

KEY WEBSITES

UCAS Website: www.ucas.com UCAS advice for parents : https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying- university/ucas-undergraduate-advice-parents-and-guardians Applying to University https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-to- university Adjustment: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/apply-and- track/results/ucas-adjustment-if-youve-done-better-expected Clearing: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/results-confirmation-and- clearing/what-clearing Finance https://www.ucas.com/sfe