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 10th Medicine and Oxbridge by Oct 5th College Apprenticeships Employment Gap Year Non uni applications have individual dates

The Application Schedule research institutions and courses during Summer term been to the UCAS HE Fair at Birmingham NEC, University of Birmingham choose 5 courses write personal statement send applications between September 2018 and January 2019 (by October for Oxbridge/Medics/CUKAS) August 2019 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 2019 (Oxbridge and medical courses are 15th October 2018). 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 Qualifications GCSEs A levels as PENDING www.ucas.com Qualifications GCSEs A levels as PENDING Do NOT enter your mock results here

Applying to UCAS www.ucas.com

Make sure you tick yes to everything at the end! Applying to UCAS www.ucas.com Make sure you tick yes to everything at the end!

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 the Post 16 Administrator Mrs Gillson 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 advisors Lynne or Bob

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 As seen in the national press, there are increasing numbers of UNCONDITIONAL offers more recently

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: kawasaki19

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.

Resources for parents The UCAS website is excellent

Any questions?