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The Glasgow School of Art 4150 360 8.8 University of the Arts London 28,825 4,335 15.04 University of Glasgow 34,110 5135 15.05 Oxford University 17,780 3,225 18.14 Goldsmiths, University of London 10,065 1,895 18.83 University of Cambridge 16,355 3,355 20.5 Data Source: UCAS - Applications and accepted applicants to each UCAS member university and college 2013

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4150 Applications 360 Accepted Applicants

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Home Scottish Home EU RUK Overseas 71% of applicants are competing for the limited number of Home Scotland and Home EU places.

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Widening Participation are here to help applicants from FOCUS West and ACES schools in three ways: 1. Help individuals to make the correct choice of study

• 2. Ensure individuals have a personalised alternative route to HE
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Widening Participation staff are impartial and have no involvement in the

• utcome of applications. Widening Participation staff cannot:

1. Influence the outcome of applications (we can only provide references)

• 2. Guarantee interview or acceptance at GSA
• 3. Explain why applicants have been unsuccessful in their application.

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QUALIF ALIFIC ICATIO ION SEC SECTIO ION Please ensure that your pupils include the Top-Up Programme in their application if applicable:

This indicates completion of Top-Up at Glasgow University

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ED EDUCATIO ION SEC SECTIO ION Please ensure that your pupils declare any WP activity at GSA in their application if applicable:

These indicate completion of WP Activity at GSA (G43)

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Pupils should mention WP activity in their personal statement. It be brief and broad, something like: “I have taken part in all Widening Participation activities at GSA this year and they have really helped me to understand what the Painting and Printmaking course will really be like. I feel confident about working both independently and collaboratively at art school having completed these activities.”

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It is helpful for teachers to include in their reference the applicants context, for example: “Whitehill Secondary is one of GSA’s target FOCUS West Schools, meaning Joe Bloggs has received support from the GSA Widening Participation department in the last academic year. Joe has benefitted from this as it has provided him with a greater insight into studying at Art School, which he now feels prepared for. Joe Bloggs is also participating in the Top-Up programme.”

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UCAS Application E-Folio and E-Folio Statement Submission Interview Outcome Outcome

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15th Jan 22nd Jan Mar/Apr By 8th May

Assessment Stage 1 Assessment Stage 2

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There are a 4 things taken into account when applying to Fine Art, Design or Digital Culture 1. UCAS Application Form (particularly Personal Statement, Grades and Reference) 2. E-Folio 3. E-Folio Statement 4. Interview with full portfolio (where applicable)

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Stag Stage 1 1 – UCAS AS Ap Applicati ation an and E E-Folio lio

• 2 members of staff assess the entire application against set criteria.
• The staff score against each criteria
• Total score above the threshold = Interview
• Total below the threshold = Unsuccessful

Stag Stage 2 2 - In Inte terv rview

• 2 members of staff conduct the interview.
• The staff score against set criteria (different from Stage 1).
• Total score above the threshold = Offer
• Total below the threshold = Unsuccessful

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AR ARCHITEC TECTU TURE UCAS Application Supporting Statement Submission Interview and Portfolio Viewing Outcome Outcome

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Early application encouraged When application has been assessed Jan - March By 8th May

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k? Sta tage 1 e 1 – UCAS AS Appl Applicat ation Judged against 5 criteria: 1. Academic Status 2. Motivation 3. Programme Awareness 4. Experience 5. References

• If meets all the criteria = Interview
• If does not meet all the criteria = Unsuccessful

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d Interview Judged against 4 criteria: 1. Ability to discuss architecture/MSA BArch Programme 2. Ability to apply practical skills 3. Ability to analyse/explore ideas 4. Ability to discuss work and put in context

• If score above the threshold = offer
• If score below the threshold = Unsuccessful

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OUT OUTCOM OMES

1. Unconditional Offer (guaranteed place)

• 2. Conditional Offer (place guaranteed if pupil meets certain grades in upcoming exams)
• 3. Unsuccessful (no offer)

OUTCOMES

Cond ndit itio iona nal If your pupil receives a Conditional Offer and does not meet the grades, you may wish to consider making ing a an u n urgent nt a appe ppeal to the SQA. If an appeal is successful and the pupils grades then meet the conditions of the offer, the place will become unconditional. OUTCOMES

Unsu succe ccessf ssful If your pupil is unsuccessful in their application to GSA, it is important that they request feedback on their application. This is done by e-mailing registry@gsa.ac.uk and asking for

• feedback. This will provide the pupil with the scores at Stage 1 and Stage 2 of their

application. OUTCOMES

FURTH THER I R INF NFORM ORMATI TION ON Please ensure your pupils see all of our Information, Advice and Guidance which is available on our website. If you have any questions, or would like to request a copy of this presentation, please contact wp@gsa.ac.uk or call 0141 353 4407