1. Life after Sixth Form ??????????????????

2. Uni? UCAS

3. Comparing Courses

4. Which place is best ?

5. Careers after uni

6. Uni Action Plan Research courses – be realistic Visit uni’s – yellow slips 5 Choices – range of grades including insurance Fill in form online – UCAS Website Personal statement – 70% subject, 30% other Interviews / tests e.g. UKCAT, LNAT, ELAT Wait for offers – conditional (based on you getting the grades) Accept – 1 Firm and 1 Insurance place Results – In or Clearing

7. Gap Year Approx 230,000 young people do this Good if used productively Volunteer abroad – education, water projects Volunteer in UK Year in Industry Environmental work, Conservation Camp America Need to let uni’s know – can defer entry Need a plan, fundraising

8. Gap Help? YINI – Year in Industry

9. Student Finance Loan for tuition fees. Do not need to pay them in advance These can be up to £9,000 per year Maintenance loan – helps towards your living costs- can get up to £5,000 Maintenance grant – do not need to pay this back – maximum £3,300 – means tested Paying back loans - nothing if earn < £21,000 If earn £25,000 pay £30 per month back Lots of BURSARIES you can claim for

10. Help with Employment

11. When Applying for Jobs Study person specification carefully – lists what they are looking for Application form – no mistakes – photocopy and do practice versions CV – have this sorted – we looked at a framework – is this up to date Letter of application – you have a sample one – explaining why you should be considered for the job Do your reSEARCH about the business Think of practice interview questions and prepare for these e.g. give an example when you have worked with others, overcome a difficulty etc

12. Work

13. Speculative Applications – target at least 10 businesses IN the EDP Newspaper