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One year to go!

One year to go!. Things you need to know and what you should be doing now. (a copy of this presentation can be found on the college website www.sawtrycc.com. Uni v work. Average starting salary for A' level student = £12,500 after tax etc.

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One year to go!

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  1. One year to go! Things you need to know and what you should be doing now. (a copy of this presentation can be found on the college website www.sawtrycc.com

  2. Uni v work • Average starting salary for A' level student = £12,500 after tax etc. • Average starting salary for Uni graduate = £24000 - £26000 • Average salary after 10 yrs • A' levels £26,000 • Graduate £42000 • In a career a graduate could earn over £400000 more than if they had started work after their A levels. • It’s tough to get a job at the moment!

  3. Routes to and through University • Most universities require 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English • F.E. Qualifications such as A' levels, VCE’s National certificates (CACHE). It is not always necessary to study A' levels in the degree course • Foundation courses – one year course aimed at students with weaker A’ levels • Extended degrees – similar to foundation courses, an extension of 1 year to prepare for undergraduate degrees • HND – 2/3 year practically based course providing a grounding in a chosen subject. Successful candidates can sometimes transfer into year 3 of a degree programme. • Undergraduate Degree – 3 or 4 year course, BA (arts) or BSc (Sciences).

  4. UCAS Tariff • AS levels • A = 60; B = 50; C = 40; D = 30; E = 20 • A Levels • A*=140 A = 120; B = 100; C = 80; D = 60; E = 40 • CACHE • Practical • A = 240; B = 200; C = 160; D = 120; E = 80 • Theory • A = 120; B = 100; C = 80; D = 60; E = 40 • Music you could get up to 105 UCAS points for Grade 8 theory and practice.

  5. Choosing • What do you enjoy and do well? • What job do you want to do and why? • Connexions interview/informal discussion with tutor, Mr Fraser, Mr Mace, Mrs Caslin, Mrs Harvey • Research thoroughly • www.ucas.com is the first port of call • www.timesonline.co.uk university guide • University websites (normally www.somewhere.ac.uk) • University statistics http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/ • Visit – Start finding out about open days

  6. Questions to ask • What grades does the course require? • How far away from home do I want to go? • What reputation does the University have for my subject? • What are the facilities like for my subject? • What have previous graduates gone on to do? • Will I get accommodation in my first year? • Will I have to cook my own meals in my first year? • Does the University have a good night life? • Is it a campus University? • Do I want to live in a large city? • Will I get the opportunity to go abroad as part of the course? • Is it a sandwich course? • How will I be assessed – continuous assessment ? end of course/module exams? • How much will the fees cost me and what financial support (including bursaries) will be available? • How much will my accommodation cost? • What are admissions tutors looking for in the statement? If you can’t find out then contact them direct.

  7. Important dates • 1st September 2011- UCAS entries begin • 15th October – Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry and vet science deadline. • 15th January 2012 – Application deadline. • 26th February – UCAS extra opens for students who have received no offers • 31st March – University decisions made up to this date • 7th May – Confirm your choices • Some universities will delay decisions, different deadlines apply then • Mid July – Clearing opens

  8. Competition • Last year UCAS received 697,351 applications (60,000 more than the previous year), 487,329 applicants secured a place. Therefore 210,022 applicants did not go to Uni. • The most popular university was……. • LEEDS – 52,444 applicants for 7,228 places • The most popular subject……. • LAW • The subject you are most likely to be accepted for…….DESIGN STUDIES

  9. Uni’s it is difficult to get into • Warwick • York • Kings, London • Edinburgh • Birmingham • LSE • Cambridge • Oxford • Bristol • Nottingham • Durham • UCL

  10. Selecting and Recruiting • A selective university is one that has many more applicants than places • A recruiting university is one that has many more places than applicants • Some selective universities may have courses that are unpopular • Some recruiting universities may have courses that are popular • RESEARCH

  11. Competitive Uni’s 4:1 806 All these Uni’s have the same basic offer for history AAB

  12. Competitive subjects • Psychology • Law • English Lit • History • Aeronautics • Vet Science • Medicine • Dentistry • Physiotherapy • Midwifery Your application must show you are a bit special to get on one of these courses. Typically there are over 20 applicants for each place. Last year at York 800 History applicants were rejected on the basis of their statement. All of them were estimated AAA.

  13. Value for Money • Most universities will charge similar fees. If they didn’t you’d think they were rubbish! • Currently the amount of teaching for the same price varies massively. • Look at these examples for Geography • Exeter – 4 hours teaching (£75 per hour) • Northumbria – 16 hours teaching (£18.75 per hour) • St. Andrews – 26 hours teaching (£11.52 per hour) • Find out!

  14. The Application Process • All done on the internet • www.ucas.co.uk/apply • You will be asked for a buzzword – this will be given to you soon • You will be asked what your tutor group is, this is important because your tutor writes your reference • If you forget your password you need to see me and I will make up a suitably embarrassing new password • You can begin to fill in your details from now • Oxbridge applications must be complete by October 15th • Applications to Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Science must be in by 15th October • Our internal deadline for all other applications is 16th December • You should aim to get in your application as soon as possible next term.

  15. Make sure you know if you need to take an admissions test • Some universities and colleges require you to pass an admissions test as well as standard qualifications if you are applying for courses in certain subjects. The details for some of these tests are provided below. Click on the test name below to find out which universities and colleges are using the test. • Other admissions tests may be required which are not listed on this page. Please check the Entry Profiles for your chosen course(s) on Course Search, contact your chosen universities and colleges or check their websites. • BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT)For entry to medicine and veterinary schools. • English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT)For entry to English courses at the University of Oxford. • History Aptitude Test (HAT)For entry to modern history and a joint honours degrees involving modern history at the University of Oxford • The National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT)For entry to law. • Sixth Term Examination Papers (STEP)For entry to mathematics at the University of Cambridge. • Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA Cambridge)For entry to computer science, natural sciences, engineering and economics at the University of Cambridge. • UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)For entry to medical and dental schools. You must register to take the test by 27th September 2011 and take the test before 8th October 2011

  16. What now? A checklist • Name of University • Campus • Distance from home • Town/city • Part time work • League table position • Number of students • Course • Accommodation • Students Union • Sport • Support

  17. Outline of the Application Process • Once you have completed all of your research you must complete your UCAS application form. You must be realistic, use your AS results and teacher guidance to help you make your decisions (Universities will see your AS results). • You choose up to 5 courses and then pay and send online. It will not be received by UCAS until I have proof read it and also approved the reference. You do not have to list these in any particular order as the Universities cannot see where else you have applied. • You will receive an acknowledgement from UCAS and will be given access to UCAS Track – this enables you to view any offers that you receive. • Once you have had a reply from all of your choices you can then select a Firm and Insurance choice. Your Insurance choice should be a lower offer than your Firm choice. • On results day you will be able to logon to UCAS Track to see if you have been successful – sometimes Universities will still accept you if you have just missed. • If you are unsuccessful with both of your choices you will be automatically entered into Clearing – this is the process of reselecting a course from unfilled places. • We have lots of staff available on results day if you need any help – but hopefully just to congratulate you!

  18. No university is best for everyone The best university is the one that best suits YOU

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