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What to expect at a Higher Education Convention Presenter: Date:

What is a Higher Education (HE) convention ? A unique event involving universities, colleges and other organisations who offer learning through work opportunities Conventions are events that are delivered by SDS in partnership with UCAS An opportunity to attend talks and presentations A chance to speak face to face with key organisations at the one time in the one place Start preparing your questions now and developing your horizons and networks

Who is it for?  Aimed at those intending to access higher education via university, college and more non traditional routes  Universities and Colleges will look for you to be sitting at least: 3-5 highers for university applications 1-2 highers for college (HNC or HND) applications  This is an opportunity to clarify expectations… Remember grades are important but so are activities you do outside of school.  Parents and Carers are welcome to attend.

Find out more about the range of courses available A chance to compare and contrast courses Find out what it’s like to be a Student Explore your short term & long term goals Student support – financial Future Job opportunities

How to prepare Go to the HE Convention prep session on My World of Work Research courses for colleges and universities via prospectuses/online Remember to register on the UCAS website to attend a Convention Make use of the UCAS website for a wide range of valuable informationUCAS

Meet the Industries

What Questions should I ask? What steps do I need to take to get to where I want to be? Which courses will help me achieve my career goals? How will this course be taught? How much choice do I have over the subjects I study within the course? Will the minimum entry requirements be enough to be accepted onto the course or will I need to do more?

Your Local Convention: There are 14 HE conventions taking place in Scotland in Details of all of these events can be found at My World of Work – Venue: Date: Time: