St Joseph’s R.C. High School

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St Joseph’s R.C. High School Welcome St Joseph’s R.C. High School YEAR 12 PROGRESSION EVENING 2017

THE PURPOSE OF THIS EVENING IS TO…. …inform students and parents of potential pathways …and how to prepare for them …speak to experts for advice

APPRENTICESHIP UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT TRAINING COLLEGE

CHOOSING UNIVERSITY COURSES UCAS---Maximum of 5 choices Some restrictions: Oxford OR Cambridge Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary – Maximum of 4 choices Most popular choices 2015: Nursing Psychology Law Design Studies Medicine 6. Computer Science Management 8. Sport and Exercise Business Social Work

Applying to University Completed online at ucas.com Specific grades for courses Research all entry requirements Compare with current grades and predictions

ADDITIONAL WORK Statement Work Experience Admission Tests Auditions Interviews MOOCs—Future Learn Extra Reading

DEADLINES June/July 2017 Apply opens 15th October Oxbridge/Medicine 1st November Internal deadline 15th January UCAS deadline February Extra opens March/April Offers received Early May Firm/Insurance choices

COSTS/FINANCE University tuition fees £9250 WG position under review—means tested grant Student Loans Company Student Finance Wales presentation December 2017 UCAS £24

COLLEGE COURSES More specific study of a specialised field Level 3 courses may have entry requirements Frequently vocational Nursing/Social Care/I.T. Apply directly with College

APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING Advertised on Careers Wales and school Twitter/Facebook Offer clear training in either general or specific field Provide paid employment and possibly sponsor qualifications Suitable for all students Some have early application deadlines--notgoingtouni.co.uk

Employment Most suitable pathway for many Start of financial independence Build on established skills or current employment Qualifications still very important Advertised on websites or through media—specific criteria—learndirect.co.uk—jobs and C.V. advice

STUDENT PERCEPTION Why I chose university? Work Experience Experience of applying to UCAS Additional reading

STUDENT PERCEPTION Is university right for you? Making the right choice Location/Grades/Ranking/Content Priorities/Time Management Funding

FINAL ADVICE Start early - think about experiences you’ve had which make you suitable for your pathway RESEARCH! Grades count—are yours good enough? READ, READ, READ

IF IN DOUBT… please contact us Telephone: 01633 653110 email: jryan@sjhs.newport.sch.uk J. Ryan, Head of Sixth Form