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After Long Road

After Long Road. Information, Advice and Guidance. Year 2 Programme. Ensure that students are on the right programme for the second year of study Extra elements – EPQ, Employability, General Studies Guidance interview with tutor and application Results on Thurs 15 th August

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After Long Road

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  1. After Long Road Information, Advice and Guidance

  2. Year 2 Programme Ensure that students are on the right programme for the second year of study Extra elements – EPQ, Employability, General Studies Guidance interview with tutor and application Results on Thurs 15th August Enrol on Weds 28th August Teaching starts on Tues 3rd September

  3. Requirements for Year 2 Pass the Year 1 course – E Grade for A Level with some exceptions (PE, Biology, Languages) Satisfactory Attendance > 85% Attended lessons post-exams

  4. Contingency plans (A Level) All students must have a full-time programme, the aim is 3 A levels. 4 possible 3 A Levels out of 4 AS passes – which? 2 A Levels and pick up an extra subject option – which AS? Unable to progress – seek alternative YSS/Careers

  5. Contingency plans (Applied) Applied Course (plus continue A Level) Applied Course and pick up an extra subject option Unable to progress – seek alternative All students must have a full-time programme

  6. Does the Choice of A Levels Matter?CHECK “Applicants for the Single Honours degrees who are in full-time education will usually need three good 'A' levels (or equivalent). Our current standard offer for students completing A levels is AAB with A grades from two subjects from the "Acceptable" list. The third A-level can be from either the "Acceptable" list OR the "Acceptable in Combination" list. We do not accept General Studies. The full list of the acceptable and acceptable in combination subjects is here.” Sheffield University - Psychology

  7. After Long Road Continue in education Full time employment Gap Year between 2014 and 1 or 2

  8. Guidance This Year So Far Careers Week and Fair Tutorial Activities and reviews Visits and Roadshows Weekly Workshops (Mondays) UCAS HE Fair Careers Department

  9. The increasing cost of education Students do not pay up front for University. On graduating they will have accumulated a large debt. Graduates will start paying back when they are higher earners. They will pay back the loan each month over a long period of time. Most will not pay it all back. Many will be eligible for grants or bursaries.

  10. 9% of earnings ABOVE £21 000

  11. Money Saving Expert Loans calculator

  12. Support Next Year UCAS Applications in the first term – internal deadline is 5th November (Half Term) Progress Coaches replace the tutor system Progress Coaches will be timetabled – students must treat this as directed time Moodle – The Hub

  13. Main messages Be pro-active Start early Listen to a range of people

  14. Stay informed @LRgeoSteve Steve Dann @LR6FC college

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