“The future depends on what you do today.” Mahatma Gandhi

Welcome to Aim Higher Days. What does the future mean to you? Today and tomorrow: Make plans for your future. Complete a first draft of your personal statement

Aim Higher Days 2013 Aim Higher Days are your chance to research, plan and apply for realistic progression routes at the end of Year 13

Welcome to Aim Higher Days. Aims of the two days: To make realistic choices for September To complete a your personal statement on Google Docs To register for and complete the information section of a UCAS application

1 September 2014 Where will you be?

How do I progress at the end of Year 13? Personal statement Tutor statement / reference from your tutor. Predicted grades.

How are predicted grades worked out? Mock exam grades Modular exam grades Attendance / Punctuality Ability to meet deadlines Predicted grades help universities and employers decide whether to make an offer.

The importance of accurate predicted grades. Teachers use their professional judgement, gained over many years. Progression from AS to A2 is another large step in knowledge. Over predicting could leave you with nothing in August 2014.

Apply Your personal copy Use it today Keep it safe Use it throughout Year 13 and beyond.

Apprenticeships Many different routes. Application dates vary You will study for a recognised qualification at college whilst developing skills with an employer. At the end of apprenticeship you may be offered a permanent job.

Work based training. Many different routes. Application dates vary Many organisations recruit school leavers onto training programmes that develop your talents and prepare you for promotion within the company. Some of these training programmes lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

: a brief guide. Register today. £23 for 5 choices. October and November 2013: Applications submitted. October 2013 – March 2014: Offers March 2014: UCAS Extra opens August 2014: Adjustment and Clearing opens.

How to choose a university. Russell Group Universities: traditional and long established e.g. Nottingham and Bristol The country’s top 20 universities recognised with the highest rated research facilities. These universities mostly offer academic courses, with very few vocational / applied courses. Most courses will require at least AAB and may have more specific requirements including GCSE subjects and grades.

How to choose a university. Plate Glass Universities created mainly in the 1960s, e.g. Loughborough and Bath These universities offer a large selection of academic courses as well as vocational / applied courses. Offers are likely to be lower than Russell Group universities, but competition for places has seen an increase in the grades required.

How to choose a university. New Universities created mainly in the 1990’s e.g. Nottingham Trent and University of West of England These universities have a large number vocational / applied courses with less emphasis on academic courses. Grade offers are likely to be lower, but competition for places has increased grades required. Some universities are very good for certain courses: for example Bournemouth University has a very well renowned media department with excellent facilities. This is reflected in their offers.

Planning your Future How the Library Can Help You will find these resources available in the Library. Some are for Reference Use Only, but others can be borrowed. Please ASK if you need help.

General Careers Information Books, leaflets and information about different jobs and careers. (Others available in the Main Library). Useful for ideas if you don’t know what you want to do yet. What does a particular career involve? What qualifications do you need? How much could you earn?

Choosing A University Reference books listing all the universities and the courses they offer. Information about points and offers. Prospectuses from most UK universities. Posters and information about Open Days, Tasters and other events.

Your Application & Personal Statement “How to write a winning personal statement” How to get into Oxford or Cambridge or medical school. Getting into the UK’s best universities. UKMAT & BMAT. Wider Reading – books and journals in your subject area. Vital for showing your general knowledge and interest in the subject.

Please go to these rooms 12CURB16 12RVT KNGG3 12SHPG4 12MDLB15 12CHL OWN EIN6 th Form Library 12PKS GTMain Library (Mr Patterson’s group)