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Welcome to Bushey Meads Higher Education Evening

Welcome to Bushey Meads Higher Education Evening. Diana McIldowie– Head of Work Related Learning Tim Keenan– 3aaa’s, Apprenticeship Company Brian Ferry – Hertfordshire University Sara Ash– Assistant Headteacher. UCAS Apply 2015.

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Welcome to Bushey Meads Higher Education Evening

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  1. Welcome to Bushey Meads Higher EducationEvening

  2. Diana McIldowie– Head of Work Related Learning • Tim Keenan– 3aaa’s, Apprenticeship Company • Brian Ferry – Hertfordshire University • Sara Ash– Assistant Headteacher

  3. UCAS Apply 2015 • On-line application completed in tutorial groups and at home. School email address. • Research – websites Which Uni? and Opendays • The application process – UCAS website

  4. Applying

  5. UCAS application September 2015 • Cost: £23.00 for two – five choices and £12.00 for single choice • Total of 5 choices. No order of preference • References written by teachers and form tutors.

  6. Personal Statement • Personal statement –suggested structure. Course choice? My A levels. My Community service. Why me? • Personal statement length: 4000 characters or 47 lines

  7. The application process • Application deadlines: • Oxford, Cambridge, Dentistry and Medicine: 15th October 2015 • All other applicants: 15th January 2015 • The Head of Sixth Form will send your application; you must go to see the Head of Sixth Form in good time to get your application processed.

  8. The application process continued • Guide for parents • Further guidance can be found at UCAS on-line, tutors and teachers • University Faculty admissions offices.

  9. Points tariff • Understanding the course requirements and back-up options • UCAS points system (A2): • A* = 140 • A = 120 • B = 100 • C = 80 • D= 60 • E = 40

  10. Next steps • Before the end of the summer term, all students to register with UCAS • Tutors , RAS, DMC here to guide and support • Personal statement day, 4th Sept 2015

  11. Diana McIldowie Head of Careers and Work Related Learning

  12. How do we prepare our students for the next step ? • Higher Education Convention – June 15 • Year 12 work shadowing – July 15 • Year 12/13 tutorial programme - ongoing • Personal Statement Day – September 15 • Year 13 mock interviews – November 15 • Advice and guidance from Bushey Meads staff and Youth Connexions – ongoing

  13. Labour Market Information

  14. icould • www.icould.com

  15. Foundation Degrees • Typically two years full time study • Stand alone qualification • Honours Degree top up option • West Herts and Oaklands colleges • Validated by University of Hertfordshire

  16. Distance Learning/Part-time Degrees • Open University www.open.ac.uk • Studying for a degree in your own time from your own home. • Contact your local university to find out what is on offer. • Both options can be very flexible,but you need to be organised and disciplined.

  17. Apprenticeships How many Apprenticeships are there within a 2 to 15 mile radius of Bushey Meads School on Monday 15th June 2015? 2 miles 25 5 miles 239 10 miles 754 15 miles 1840

  18. Tim Keenan • 3aaa’s, Apprenticeship Company

  19. Brian Ferry • Hertfordshire University

  20. Thank you • Please do see us at the end or book an appointment during the school day to talk to use about any concerns

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