Do further research on the internet I’ve enjoyed A Level Philosophy and think I might want to study it at uni. I don’t know if I can do that without more A levels though. What should I do? Do further research on the internet Ask her form tutor Talk to her friend who’s at university
Research how to study more A levels I used the UCAS website to find out more information. For most unis I need at least two A levels to study Philosophy so to study this I would have to do another year of A level. What should I do next? Research how to study more A levels Research studying fashion at uni Look at applying for jobs or apprenticeships
Research how to study more A levels My form tutor helped me weigh up the pros and cons of studying either Fashion or Philosophy. Philosophy is more well recognised but I would need to do more A levels to study it. Fashion will involve more career experience and I could study it straight away. What shall I do next? Research how to study more A levels Research studying fashion at uni Look at applying for jobs or apprenticeships
Research studying fashion at university My friend loves uni, she thinks I should definitely apply and recommends going for something that I love. What shall I do next? Research studying fashion at university Research studying Philosophy at university Speak to my form tutor as well
Research studying a fashion degree I could study two more A levels in a year but might not be able to get funding so it could be expensive. If I cannot get permission to continue studying for free, or get a bursary, I won’t be able to do it. What should I do next? Research studying a fashion degree Research other university courses Research jobs and apprenticeships
Attend some university open days Lots of unis offer fashion degrees and I should get the grades to get in. I’m still not sure if it’s right for me though. What should I do next? Attend some university open days Research other courses Look into apprenticeships and jobs instead
Look for volunteering opportunities to gain retail experience There are lots of job opportunities in nearby shops, they only pay minimum wage but it’d give me time to think about what I want to do. I could also apply for a fashion apprenticeship, which would mean I could earn money and qualifications. What should I do next? Look for volunteering opportunities to gain retail experience Ask tutor for help with apprenticeship application Ask tutor for help with writing a CV
Ask tutor to help apply for an apprenticeship I have found some volunteer work at a local charity shop. This will allow me to build up retail experience. What should I do next? Ask tutor to help apply for an apprenticeship Improve CV and apply for a job locally
Research applying for university instead. My tutor has helped me to work on my application for an apprenticeship. What should I do next? Research applying for university instead. Submit application.
Research applying for university instead My tutor has helped me to write a CV. She noticed I didn’t have much work experience, and this could stop me being successful when applying for a job. What should I do next? Research applying for university instead Look for volunteer work to gain some experience Ask tutor to help with apprenticeship application
Ask for help from tutor with personal statement I got lots of information from attending open days and I am going to apply for university. I will need to write a personal statement and some unis might require an interview. What should I do next? Ask for help from tutor with personal statement Work on personal statement alone Use UCAS website for guidance on personal statement
There are some other courses I could study with my qualifications. Two which interest me are Costume Make Up and Fine Art. What should I do next? Attend a university open day Research jobs and apprenticeships
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Ask for help from tutor with personal statement UCAS has been really helpful and I have written a first draft of my personal statement. What should I do next? Ask for help from tutor with personal statement Work on personal statement alone
Ask for help from tutor with personal statement I had a go at working on my personal statement but I don’t really know what I’m doing and am not sure it’s good enough to get in. What should I do next? Ask for help from tutor with personal statement Use UCAS website for help
I’m confident it’s as strong an application as possible. I have worked with my tutor to write and improve my personal statement. I’m confident it’s as strong an application as possible. What should I do next? Submit application Research jobs and apprenticeships
Ask for help from tutor with personal statement I’ve improved my personal statement and have done the best I can but I’m still not sure it’s good enough to get into uni. What should I do next? Ask for help from tutor with personal statement Research jobs and apprenticeships
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