Higher Education Evening Tuesday 26th February 2019 PW

Introduction to Higher Education Phil White, Head of Sixth Form 6.00 pm Introduction to Higher Education Phil White, Head of Sixth Form 6.05 pm UCAS Applicant Journey; UCAS systems and cycles; Factors for successful applications; How parents can support their children through the UCAS application Alan Jones, UCAS Executive 6.45 pm H.E. support and processes at The Cotswold School, including for students applying for very competitive courses Angela Rodrigues, Head of Year 13 6.55 pm Useful H.E. websites and resources Phil White 7.00 pm Brief overview of student finance; Leavers’ Destinations Julie Franklin, Head of Year 12 7.05 pm Q&A time 7.20 pm Close PW

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Higher Education Programme Overview The Sixth Form at The Cotswold School Angela Rodrigues AR

Visit to University of Gloucestershire Autumn Term: Year 12 Introducing A-level Study and post-18 opportunities Introduction to Advanced Study Skills Introduction to university life Visit to University of Gloucestershire Team Building Personal Skills Personal Finance Sourcing professional work shadowing Careers Preparation AR

Year 12: Spring Term Academic Study Extra-curricular Activities & Opportunities Tutorial Time, including using Unifrog and other research tools for post-18 futures Introduction to H.E. Evening Finalising professional work shadowing Booking Taster Days & Summer Schools AR

Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th June 2019 Choosing universities and courses Investigating gap years One-to-one with tutors: Personal Statements and References Student Finance The Extended Project Qualification Bespoke apprenticeship and careers advice and guidance Preparation for H.E. and Careers AR

Year 13 Autumn Term: Personal Statements and References Programme of Mock Interviews Entrance Tests and Examinations Students with October 15th deadline (Oxbridge, Medics, Dentists, Vets) Mock Interviews, where applicable Tests and Examinations All other UCAS applications CV writing Presentation Skills Interview Practice Careers AR

Deadlines July 12th 2019: September 27th 2019: Draft Personal Statement completed September 27th 2019: UCAS application completed for Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science students October 15th 2019:UCAS deadline for Oxbridge etc. November 15th 2019: ALL UCAS applications completed for ALL other students January 15th 2020:UCAS deadline for applications AR

Year 13: Spring Term January to May: Replying to offers Conditional and unconditional offers Firm and insurance choices February: Student Finance applications August 2020: Examination results and Places “Clearing” “Adjustment” AR

www.unifrog.org www.ucas.com www.sacu-student.com 3 particularly useful websites: www.unifrog.org www.ucas.com www.sacu-student.com PW

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Bio Veterinary Science Medical Imaging Biomedical Sciences Bio Veterinary Science Sport and Exercise Psychology Marine Biology Chemistry Archaeology Medicine Psychology

Aeronautics and Astronautics/ Aerodynamics Anthropology Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics Business and Management Law Economics and Finance Criminology

English Literature and American Studies Classics Theology and Religion English Literature and American Studies German and Spanish Creative Writing/Publishing History Geography (Physical)

Stage Management and Technical Theatre Art Foundation with Graphic Communication Music Art Foundation Textiles in Practice Fine Art - Painting/Printmaking Film Studies Animation

Any questions ? PW, AR, JF, Alan