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Post 18: Life after AGGS
Post 18 Day 1
Aims of the session • To understand what happens when • To consider how to make a decision about what and where to study • To think about whether you have the evidence you will need for your application / UCAS personal statement • To explore the options available for studying at a UK university
Timeline of Activities
November Dec - Feb March March
Post-18 Post-18
Careers
Fortnight
Start your
research
Options Transition …
Evenings Day 1
Apr - Jul July Sept - Jan August
Form Time Post-18
… & Other Transition
Applications
Processes
Results and
Destinations
Activities Day 2
Careers Start your What has happened
Fortnight research
so far?
• Aim: to start thinking about options
• Included:
– A program of assemblies and form time
activities
– Information about routes post-18
– A one-to-one interview practice
– Visit to a university campus [Sheffield]Post-18
Options
Evenings
• Two evening sessions:
– 25th Feb: post 18 options evening for parents
– 17th March: Additional session(s) for parents
and students whose applications have
special requirements: Medics, OxbridgePost-18
Transition
Day 1
This week…
• Monday 1st March
– Information about university applications
– What and where to studyWhat are my options?
• Full time work
• Apprenticeships
• University
• Gap Years
• Other specialised courses (Music, Dance)
• ??? UCAS SEARCH TOOL is not just for
University…
https://www.ucas.com/what-are-my-optionsStudent Choices Video
Student Choices Video
The UCAS Process The most popular route for our students. So what happens next? Do your research! Clip… https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/what- and-where-study/ucas-undergraduate-what- study
Summary Timeline
NOW: RESEARCH!
• Jun/Jul
– Register on UCAS web system in tutor time
– Post-18 Day 2 2nd July
• Aug
– Personal statement support (early)
• Sep
– Predicted grades finalised
– Early deadline 17th September
• Oct
– Interview and entry test support starts
• Nov
– Personal statement support
– Deadline for all entries 19th NovemberMaking your application stand out
• Extra-curricular Activities – Qualifications and Credits, including interests out of school
e.g. Music, Dance, Drama, D of E., Sports
• Non A-level Courses
Certificates
List them and comment fully on the skills you have developed in them.
• School Offices Held
From Year 11 onwards. List any positions of responsibility held and comment on the contribution you
made to the life of the school.
• Interests in School
e.g. choir, orchestra, teams, dance, drama, charity efforts, societies.
• Relevant, wider reading
EPQ …
• Education Visits
Including expeditions, exchange visits, holidays or residence abroad if relevant.
• Employment/Work Experience/Community Service
List and comment on skills acquired and contribution made.
• Contributions to School Life
e.g. Societies, mentoring, stewarding, coaching younger studentsPersonal Statement Guides https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying- university/how-write-ucas-undergraduate- personal-statement Clip above from UCAS https://university.which.co.uk/advice/personal- statements/10-things-to-put-in-your-personal- statement WHICH? University Guide
Skills
The Confederation of British Industries recognise 7
employability skills which they say are required to
become a more desirable employee.
• Self-management
• Teamwork
• IT Show that you can
• Communication demonstrate these
in an application.
• Numeracy How have you
• Problem solving done so?
• Business awarenessPredicted Grades
• Professional judgment of your teachers is the final
decision
• Your teachers will be optimistic but this year’s
grades (end of year exam) and class work are
critical
• ‘Inflating’ grades:
• Makes universities no longer trust our predictions
• Is unnecessary as many courses do not need
predictions matching their standard offer
• Might even result in higher offersHow to choose a University… • You make your choices until you submit, you can add in more later… • Research: what will you have to do to get there? • Many factors: league tables (not the be all and end all!), distance from home, course content, style of teaching, bursaries…
Research • Research details from the long list • Narrow down to 5-8 choices • Go to the online ones! • Open/offer days… 3 per year
+ UCAS Hub and website
Support Extensive school support… • Tutors • Departments • Mrs Edmundson • Mrs Gillibrand (work experience) • Connexions appointments • Mrs Quigley, Mrs Egan • Mrs Galvin for Oxbridge
What are the different types of interview? • Subject / knowledge based interview • Competency interview • Informal interview • https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/after -you-apply/undergraduate-interview- invitations • Clip
Early entry vs non early entry • Early entrants Earlier deadline 17th September – Entry tests – Special requirements for the personal statement – Additional forms – Formal, competitive interviews • Some non-early entry courses also require some of these … you will be welcome at the relevant support sessions • Non early: 19th November
Summary of Sources of
InformationUseful Websites •www.ucas.com • theapprenticeshiphub.co.uk •www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk • Careerpoint-GM •www.russellgroup.ac.uk • www.gov.uk/further-education- •www.go2uni.net skills/apprenticeships •www.unistats.com •www.studentbook.org • Apprenticeships.gov.uk •www.push.co.uk • notgoingtouni •www.which.co.uk/academic • www.etrust.org.uk/yearinindustry •A range of different league tables – The • www.gapyear.com Sunday Times, The Complete University • www.realgap.co.uk Guide, Virgin Guide, The Guardian •Heap Guide – gives information on entry • Astarfuture.co.uk requirements
Communications
• Email
• Noticeboards
• AGGS feeds
• Display board next to the library
• Teams – year group team and being part of your
own societies (Med Soc) etcKey Dates for YEAR 12 25 Feb Post-18 Evening 1 March Post-18 Transition Day 1 17 March Evening for Oxbridge / Medical 2 July Post-18 Transition Day 2 17 September School Deadline – Early Entry 19 November School Deadline – Other UCAS Other courses (music, art, apprenticeships) have their own deadlines that must be researched
Questions?
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