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Planning future pathways: Y12 attend Higher Education Conference – tomorrow Y12 register with UCAS Y12 start drafting personal statements University Open Days Summer Schools Work placements and enrichment opportunities

Finding out more: Connexions Adviser Careers Fair (Thursday 11th April) Open Days University websites Word of mouth Experiences of other students

There are many opportunities to access taster days and find out more

Discover Days at the University of Manchester: Discover Days at Manchester offer potential applicants the chance to gain real insight into degree programmes they might study at this University. They provide a great opportunity for participants to gain first-hand experience and make informed decisions about their university choices before the start of the UCAS application process. These days are for Year 12 students. Discover Fashion Business – Monday 17 June Discover Chemistry – Wednesday 26 June Discover Philosophy – Wednesday 26 June Discover Geography & Environment – Thursday 27 June Discover History and Related subjects – Friday 28 June Discover English, Drama & American Studies – Tuesday 2 July Discover Midwifery – Thursday 4 July Discover Nursing – Friday 5 July Discover Economics – Tuesday 9 July Discover Criminology – Wednesday 10 July Discover Engineering – Wednesday 10 July Discover Psychology – Wednesday 10 July Discover Biosciences – Wednesday 17 July & Thursday 18 July (same content both days)

Summer Schools at University of Leeds: 26-28th June: University Maths in Perspective An introduction to student life and maths at the University of Leeds.   10-12th July: Food Science summer school Students will learn how they can apply their chemistry, biology and physics knowledge to this multi-disciplinary subject, and explore the outstanding employment prospects it offers. Activities include product design, food analysis, investigating the health effects of food, and visiting a leading food and drinks manufacturer. 16-17th July: Biosciences Summer School Students will take part in a research project of their preference in our brand- new teaching laboratories; designing experiments and using advanced lab equipment to obtain results and present the findings to their peers, much like we do here at the University.

University of Leeds Year 12 Social Science Conference  - Wednesday 3rd July 2019 (09.30am - 2:30pm) In this interdisciplinary taster day, you can learn about all the research being done in academia, at the University of Leeds and learn first-hand from academics at the face of research, with taster sessions from across Sociology, Education, Environment, Politics, Business, and Economics etc. This day will give you the experience of a real academic conference, taking part in a whole host of interactive workshops across different subject areas, getting to learn from, ask questions to, and challenge academics and lecturers on the work they are doing. You shall also get a chance to have a look around the campus and accommodation here at the University of Leeds, as well as have lunch with us in the University of Leeds refectory. Bookings for this event are now open, and deadline to sign up is Friday 14th June. Individual booking form

University of Leeds Year 12 Business Taster Day - Wednesday 10th July (09.30am - 2.30pm) You are invited to come and join us at the University of Leeds for a fantastic day exploring all areas of business. Students will take part in interactive workshops related to accounting and finance, business management, economics, human resources, international business, and business analytics. You will experience what it is really like to study these subjects, and to thrive in higher education. Sessions will be delivered by academics from Leeds University Business School. You will also spend time with current University of Leeds students. You shall also get the opportunity to look around the campus and accommodation here at the University of Leeds, as well as get lunch. Bookings for this event are now open and will close 12 noon Friday 21st June 2019. Please fill in the booking forms below to request places on this event. Individual booking

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Registering with UCAS Step 1: Google UCAS Apply 2020 students Step 2: Register for an account. You will need to make up a username and password. Make payment. Step 3: You will be issued with a UCAS ID. Step 4: Link to the school using the buzzword which is: Cairngorm Step 5: Start entering details into online from. Initially you need to enter personal details and GCSE results.

UCAS online application form: Personal Details Subject and College/University choices 5 choices (4 for med/vet/dentistry) 1 Oxbridge Education – including GCSE and any other qualifications Employment Personal Statement Reference Student Finance – fee code 02

Summer 2019: Open Days Find out about any extra tests for entry (BMAT, UKCAT, LNAT, STEP Maths) September 2019: Hand in draft personal statement for checking to Form Tutor Reference information collected from academic teaching staff Oxbridge/Medical/Veterinary/Dental applications submitted by 30th September 2019

October - November 2019: Complete Personal Statement Complete UCAS application online* December 2019: School UCAS application deadline Mock Exams January/February 2020: Final School Report May 2020: All offers must be responded to by 31st May 2020 Each student can hold 1 offer and 1 insurance offer “UCAS Extra” service for students with no offers

Autumn 2020: Go to university!

Course Entry Requirements Suitability for courses is based upon: UCAS application, personal statement, reference Possible interview, admissions test, audition Grade based offer or tariff based offer

Types of Offers Conditional You will need to meet set exam result requirements Unconditional You have already met the entry requirements so the place is yours.

Conditional Offers A Level Grade AAB with A in Chemistry and at 2 least two other Sciences or Mathematics 112 UCAS Tariff points including two full A level grades or equivalent. With Grade B in GCSE English Language and Mathematics

The New UCAS Tariff (since 2017) A Level AS Level EPQ BTEC : scores for the Single Award given. Combine values for Double Award A* = 56   A* = 28 D* 56 A = 48 A = 20 A = 24 D 48 B = 40 B = 16 B = 20 C = 32 C = 12 C = 16 M 32 D = 28 D = 10 D = 12 P 16 E = 24 E = 6 E = 8 Eg. 120 points is A*CC, BBB, ABC, AAE

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Apprenticeship Options

Apprenticeships ADVANCED BBC – Digital Journalism Warner Brothers – International TV Production HIGHER Unilever – Information Business Systems Analyst (Level 4) EY – Assurance (ICAEW ACA) DEGREE Mott McDonald – (BEng) Civil Engineering Amazon – (BEng) Control Engineering Blacks Solicitors (LLB Hons) Law JLR (BEng) Engineering GCHQ (BSc) Digital and Technology Solutions DO NOT DISCOUNT ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIPS – SOME OFFER EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EG BBC. Jaguar Land Rover’s Engineering Degree Apprenticeship scheme has a starting salary of £18, 500 per year, increasing by 10% every 6 months. Apprentices are expected to earn over £35k per year on completion of the course!

Consider Multiple application platforms: Government site, ucas, university and employer websites. Significant investment in application process Selection; mirrors graduate process Geographically mobile karen.meagher@careerconnect.org.uk

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