1. Session One Introduction An overview of the choices necessary for the BAC written and oral exams. Recap. of personal statements. Plans B and C 7 th Year Orientation

2. Outline Introduction BAC Written and Oral Choices Personal Statements (checklist) The Remainder of the Process Do you have a Plan B and C? What next?

3. ORALWRITTEN 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) THE SUB-RULES THAT (I THINK) COVER EVERYTHING: 1.No 2h subject may be taken as a written exam (& no Complementary Course anywhere) 2. No subject other than L1, L2 and Maths may appear twice L1 (or L1 App) L2 (or L2 App) 3h or 5h Maths 4h Option L1 (or L1 App) L2 (or L2 App) or Hist or Geog 8p Math or (2P Bio or 2P Philo or 4P option with limits)

5. Personal Statements and Universities

6. Personal Statements Have you covered the bases? Are you lecturing the lecturers? Or are you making a personal statement which reflects your abilities and suitability for the course? Check, check, and recheck!

7. What happens next? You possibly (but probably not) have an interview. You get GREAT offers – fantastic, now just make sure you get the grades. You don’t get any offers ….. Ok move on to Xtra. What if I don’t get any offers or I don’t get the right grades? Clearing …. but what happens then if I don’t get an offer?

8. Plans B + C? You decide to take a year off and reapply next year What do you do? A) Sit on a beach in Southern France B) Take A levels in your chosen subject to improve your chances C) Resit the BAC D) Get a job E) A. N. Other

9. What’s Next? In the next exciting installments of 7 th Year Orientation gone wild …. Interview and interview techniques What to expect at university …. What to expect in Britain ….