1. HIGHER EDUCATION
APPLICATION EVENING

2. Choices available at 18
Higher Education - University
HIGHER/DEGREE/ADVANCED Apprenticeships
Pre Apprenticeship programmes
Studying abroad
Gap year (to develop skills & experience prior to HE or apprenticeship)
Employment
Understand the options available at

3. Why Higher Education?
Chance to study a subject they are passionate about.
Achieve a qualification that will lead to their chosen career.
Better job prospects for graduates and higher earning potential
Loans are only repaid when they have a good job and can afford it
Gain confidence, independence, and valuable life skills
University offers provide a clear target to encourage them to achieve their full potential in their college studies

4. Factors to Consider the subject/course
chosen career path – check with employers
location – city/rural, transport links
the study style that suits them
finance – course fees, travel and living costs
extra-curricular activities

5. Research
UCAS Search tool – courses, entry requirements - search.ucas.com
Open days and virtual tours – explore campuses and facilities
UCAS higher education exhibitions – meet universities and explore options
Learning from others – student videos, blogs and case studies
Career options – our career finder tool is ideal for considering the options after education

6. University Open Days UCAS Virtual Open Days
Usually start mid June - Students need to plan ahead and book places
Details can be found at –
UCAS Virtual Open Days

7. www.ucas.com UCAS - Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
UCAS processes the applications for full-time courses at higher education providers in the UK.
Guide students through the whole process, providing valuable information and supporting services for applicants and their parents.

8. UCAS Apply 2019 Application is entirely online Maximum of five choices
Some choice restrictions:
for medicine, veterinary science/medicine and dentistry there is a maximum of four choices
can only apply for either Oxford or Cambridge
Simple application cost:
one choice – £13
two to five choices – £24
Equal consideration if deadlines are met
Invisibility – universities cannot see where else someone has applied

9. Visit www.ucas.com for hints, tips & advice
The Personal Statement
The only section your son or daughter has control over
An opportunity to sell themselves
One personal statement for all choices
Max. 4,000 characters, 47 lines
Min. 1,000 characters
No spelling/grammar check
No formatting
Visit for hints, tips & advice

10. Visit www.ucas.com for hints, tips & advice
The Personal Statement
Think about what makes them stand out in an exciting and positive way
Show enthusiasm for the course they are applying for and list supporting evidence to back this up
Extra curricular activities and relevant work experience
Skills they can use on the course, e.g. leadership, communication, team work
Allow plenty of time (draft, re-draft, seek advice, proof read)
Encourage them to ask you for more ideas
Visit for hints, tips & advice

11. Students should be… Researching their options
Participating in extra curricular activities
Gaining work experience
Going beyond the syllabus
Focusing on college studies

12. How can you support?
Encourage your son/daughter to be proactive and take responsibility for their own future!
Use the parents/guardians section of the UCAS website/Parent Guide publication – and sign up for the newsletter
Offer to attend open days, you may have a different perspective
Don’t book family holidays at key times
Ensure your son/daughter carefully reads & follows everything that is sent to them
Support your son/daughter’s management of their application

13. UCAS Videos for Parents
The UCAS process
Open days
Student finance
Clearing
FIRM = where you really want to go
INSURANCE =
you would be happy to
get into
your FIRM choice
INSURANCE = somewhere
you would be happy to
get into
your FIRM choice

14. Key Dates & Deadlines for UCAS Applications
June – September
2019
Students register and start completing their applications in college and at home
27th September 2019
College deadline for Oxbridge, medicine, Vet science and dentistry
15th October 2019
UCAS deadline for Oxbridge, medicine, Vet science and dentistry
29th November 2019
College deadline for all other undergraduate courses
15th January 2020
UCAS deadline for all other undergraduate courses
Last date to submit an application before Clearing – 30th June (18:00 UK time)

15. Apprenticeship Advice Service
UCAS have launched an apprenticeships advice service to help students make informed decisions about their post-16 and post-18 opportunities.
Types of apprenticeships
How to find and apply for apprenticeships
Preparing for the application and interview process 
Higher & Degree Apprenticeships
Dedicated degree and professional apprenticeships section on ucas.com
Detailed profiles of programmes
From chartered surveying to broadcast engineering

16. Support at Newman Careers/progression themed tutorials:
Options at 18
Personal statements
Apprenticeships
Labour Market Information (LMI)
Employability skills (preparing to be ‘work ready’)
1-1 Careers appointments with qualified professional guidance staff
HE* Programme
Y12 HE/Progression fair & Y13 Employability Fair
Careers organised trips to fairs and insight days
My Future days (Summer 2019)

17. My Future Days

18. My Future Days

19. CAP3 – Progress Reports Formal exams and coursework assessments
Inform progression to Y13
CAP3 grades are a strong indicator for UCAS predicted grades

20. Further Advice and Guidance is available from:
Senior Tutors
Careers
CNC Higher Education
Options