19/09/20151 An introduction to UCAS and Higher Education choices Mr D Clarke Deputy Head of Sixth Form Netherhall Sixth Form

19/09/20152 Available options Explore the possibilities… Employment Further education Gap year activities University (higher education) Subjects - performance and enjoyment Match subjects to courses Some vocations require specific choices

19/09/20153 University and course choices Location and type (campus/city) Full-time or sandwich courses Interests - other opportunities available

19/09/ What else should I think about? Course details - modules Entrance requirements (UCAS tariff) University/college open days Location Accommodation Graduate destinations & employment Tuition Fees (A range between £6000 and £9000) Financial incentives (Grants/bursaries)

The provision of higher education in the UK Number of institutions Number of courses Applicants Acceptances Statistics from UCAS, , , ,030

19/09/ How do I apply/gather information? UCAS website ( University & college prospectus’, websites and admissions tutors Careers library Careers interviews Guidance & advice – Mr Clarke, Tutors, family & friends Centigrade Sixth Form website (

19/09/20157 Centigrade Self assessment form completed in Autumn & reviewed in Spring Yr questions on interests, personal qualities, skills & broad abilities Academic information also includes other qualifications, key skills, etc. Suggests suitable areas of interest, courses and locations for students

19/09/20158 UCAS – the process at Netherhall UCAS Online application form – Remember to apply as part of a school/college (Netherhall), BUZZWORD = netherhall2013 Personal statement (checked with tutor) Tutor writes reference based on subject teacher information which is then reviewed by Mr Clarke Final copy of UCAS form sent to us Pay the UCAS fee (online) Meet with Mr Clarke to help students with final checks… UCAS Application Completion!

19/09/20159 The UCAS tariff 40E20E 60D30D 80C40C 100B50B 120A60A 140A*70A* AS levelA level

19/09/ Example A student taking three GCE A Levels plus one AS qualification. A2 Grade English grade A 120 History grade B 100 Economics grade C GCE AS Psychology grade B

19/09/ UCAS UCAS opening date for applications is 1 st September Students can make a choice of up to five university courses Interviews compulsory for Oxbridge & for applications to medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine & teaching. (Deadline of 15 th October) All other courses have a December deadline (Netherhall) University & College offers made November – April Students can hold 2 offers for places (F) firm & (I) insurance

19/09/ Gap Years and deferred entry… Consider your interests Find out – whole wealth of information on the web and via Tutors This option allows you to make your higher education choices, but gives you the option of doing something else for a year

19/09/ Useful contacts Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) School website - ‘Sixth Form’ link - HE and careers information - Where do I go from here guide - Sample personal statements