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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 £25 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

The applic icatio ion form PERSONAL DETAILS GCSE RESULTS A LEVELS/BTEC & PREDICTED GRADES £25 5 CHOICES PERSONAL STATEMENT REFERENCE

The applic icatio ion form PERSONAL DETAILS GCSE RESULTS A LEVELS/BTEC & PREDICTED GRADES £25 5 CHOICES PERSONAL STATEMENT REFERENCE

How univ iversity grades are predicted 12 Progress Check 3 Teachers Predictions are based on: (due early July) • Aptitude in the subject University Predicted Grade • Achievement in internal assessments will be included for parents • Internal examination results – June 2019 to view • Evidence/ quality of independent study Predicted Grade – most • Quality of home study likely prediction • Acting on feedback June Internal Exam Result • Attendance Attitude to Learning (ATL) • ATL / progress • Going above and beyond

UCAS tariff f points (h (how univ iversit itie ies make th their ir offers) s) Grade A Level EPQ BTEC Business/IT/Music Tariff Tariff 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? 1. Grades 2. Tariff Points Some universities make offers based on 3 A levels, however, students who EPQ A EPQ A = 24 have completed an EPQ may have their offers lowered by one or two University Predicted Grade University Predicted Grade grades. A Level Biology A Level Biology: A = 48 A A course asking for AAB may be lowered to ABB or A Level Psychology A Level Psychology: C = 32 C ABC if the student has A Level French A Level French: B = 40 B completed an EPQ Total UCAS points 144 Student has ACB or 144 points - so should look at courses reflecting this

EXAMPLE STUDENT Are th the courses I'm I'm searching in in my reach? 1. Grades 2. Tariff Points Some universities make offers based on 3 A levels, however, students who A = 24 EPQ A EPQ A = 24 have completed an EPQ may have their offers lowered by one or two University Predicted Grade University Predicted Grade grades. A = 48 A Level Biology A Level Biology: A A = 48 A A course asking for AAB A = 48 may be lowered to ABB or A Level Psychology A Level Psychology: A C = 32 C ABC if the student has A* = 56 A Level French A Level French: A* B = 40 B completed an EPQ 176 Total UCAS points 144 Student has ACB or 144 points - so should look at courses reflecting this

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 4000 characters - with spaces 1. Opening paragraph - Why they want study the subject? (approx. 650 words) One side of A4 2. Evidence - What they have done in the past that makes them a suitable candidate If the statement is 3. Transferable skills – what skills they have developed during over the character their academic studies count it will not be accepted when it is 4. Personal interests - What are their interests? What else have uploaded on to their they done that would contribute to the university community? UCAS application Evidence Evidence Evidence

The reference Introduction - tutor • 4000 characters • 620 words Subject reference 1 (Most relevant) A subject reference from each of their teachers about how well the student has progressed during Subject reference 2 their academic studies Their skills and qualities such as level of Subject reference 3 independent study, ability to meet deadlines, quality of work, how well they act on feedback Evidence of suitability to the course Subject reference 4/EPQ (if taken) Contribution to the school e.g. mentoring, open evenings Any additional information that may support their Summary – tutor application

SEND TO UCAS Students check status of application via UCAS TRACK…

Response fr from Universities CONDITIONAL OFFER UNCONDITIONAL OFFER INVITE TO INTERVIEW/AUDITION SEND WORK/PORTFOLIO/ADMISSION TEST REJECTION

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 20 th September *Applications will be sent by the end of the day on Tuesday 15 th October* UCAS deadline: Friday 11 th October

How stu tudents can support th their application STUDENT ACTION PARENT SUPPORT • Check the courses they are searching are • Use unifrog to search courses, find entry appropriate requirements etc • Check progress checks ATL – are the yon • Work on their personal statement target? • Read beyond the curriculum (books/ • Support transport /provide support for journals/ news articles) Open Days • Gain work experience / job shadowing • Check the progress of their personal • Online courses (relevant and other areas statement and ensure they meet the of interest) deadlines • Open days/virtual tours • Proof Read their personal statement • Meet internal deadlines • Ensure they are working and revising for • Mentoring texts / exams • Strive to achieve

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