Post 18 Applications Getting Started
Deadlines Post 18 Applications: Getting Started All student reference requests must go out before the end of the Autumn term University – your form must be submitted to school by Dec 11th Medicine and Oxbridge by Oct 3rd College Apprenticeships Employment Gap Year
The Application Schedule research institutions and courses during Summer term been to the UCAS HE Fair at Birmingham NEC choose 5 courses write personal statement send applications between September 2017 and January 2018 (by October for Oxbridge/Medics/CUKAS) August 2018 receive final results – accept offers if rejected from initial applications, go into extra, then clearing.
Applying to UCAS www.ucas.com online application – as of 1st September the three most important elements are: 1. Your personal statement. 2. Your exam results and/or predictions. 3. The school reference (written by tutor). Deadline for application is 15th January 2018(Oxbridge and medical courses are 15th October 2017). application charge payable by debit/credit card The earlier the better – offers can be made before Jan.
Applying to UCAS www.ucas.com the application includes five sections: i) choices ii) about you iii) education iv) statement v) employment
Applying to UCAS www.ucas.com
Applying to UCAS www.ucas.com
Applying to UCAS www.ucas.com
Completing the form www.ucas.com Students need to enter details such as GCSE results as well as other qualifications such as Duke of Edinburgh, music grade exams Students can ask their tutors for help with this Students can also use the drop in sessions with Mrs Patey-Round on a Friday lunch in Y4 Students who are unsure about their courses/choices can discuss this with their tutor and also can book an appointment with our careers advisor Lynne
The Personal Statement written by the candidate – about one side A4 (4000 characters) replaces interviews for most institutions should include two elements: Why you have chosen the subject (70%) 2. Personal information (30%) Your tutor will read drafts for you and help you with your personal statement You can also ask subject teachers for their advice
The School Reference written by the tutor includes comments from subject staff and predicted grades will highlight positive traits and achievements and aim to validate and support the personal statement (communication with the tutor is key)
Receiving Offers offers are either CONDITIONAL or UNCONDITIONAL. if initial applications fail you can enter EXTRA if you fail to get the grades in August you can enter CLEARING if you do better than expected you can take part in the ADJUSTMENT process
What do you need to do now? If you are applying to university, you can complete all the personal details sections on UCAS now: www.ucas.com Buzzword: kawasaki18
What do you need to do now? Talk to your tutor about your plans, they will put your reference together Talk to your staff about your ideas and your predicted grades. Be realistic.
What do you need to do now? There are lots of books and guides in the Common Room and outside Mrs Patey-Round’s office Subject guides Apprenticeship guides Test guides Bursary guides