1. Wednesday 8 June 2016 Post 18 Pathway Evening

2. Post 18 Pathway 2016 Key Aims Begin to study A2 modules in all current subjects Explore and prepare for post 18 options Take advantage of opportunities for enrichment Undertake two weeks work experience Welcome to St. Mary’s Post 18 Pathway Information Evening

3. Post 18 Pathway 2016 Key Events w/c Mon June 13 Tutorial Lessons: getting started Post 18 options, CVs, Wednesday 15 JuneUCAS HE Convention at Bradford University Tuesday 21 JuneUniversity Life: workshops delivered by Sheffield University with Ex-St.Mary’s students Weds 22 June to Fri 8 July UCAS, Apprenticeships, applications, CV’s and personal statements Monday 29 JuneWork experience

4. Higher Education - University Employment o School leaver programmes o Sponsored degree programmes Higher Apprenticeship Gap year Which way now?

5. UCAS Key Dates 24 th May 2016 UCAS online application system went live for 2017 applicants. 15 th October 2016 applications for Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine must be complete. 15 th January remaining applications must be complete.

6. The Application Process Key is research prior to application. Ampleforth Tutorial lessons will be used for this. Wednesday 15 th UCAS fair at Bradford University Open Days. Apply to up to 5 places. Key parts are educational details, personal statement and reference. University offers may be grades or tariff points CF and CI choices

7. The New UCAS Tariff

8. Choosing: Top 5 Factors The Course: Over 30,000 courses. Many not available in schools. Content may vary massively for same course title. Is it appropriate for career aspirations? Do skill requirements fit current A level? Are entry requirements realistic? Research is paramount.

9. Choosing: Top 5 Factors Overall Academic Reputation: League Tables: Complete University Guide Times Guardian Rankings vary per subject. Check assessment for research or teaching.

10. Choosing: Top 5 Factors Graduate Employment Rates Ultimately a stepping stone to work. Tables only show employment within 6 months. Investigate types of employment as well.

11. Choosing: Top 5 Factors The Quality of Academic Facilities Can be checked on open days. Check student satisfaction scores. Libraries. Laboratories. IT suites/access

12. Choosing: Top 5 Factors University – Employer Links Particularly relevant for vocational courses. Opportunities for placements.

13. Other Factors Style of teaching Campus v non campus. City v small town. Sports facilities. Clubs / societies. Social life.

14. UCAS Fees 2017 £14 to apply for one course. £24 to apply for up to 5 courses. Transaction between student and UCAS.

15. Apprenticeships

16. www.leeds.gov.uk/leedspathways

17. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

18. www.studentladder.co.uk

19. Earn while you learn Partnership between employer and an educational training provider Key benefits: earn a salary (including paid holidays) receive training on and off the job gain industry-accredited qualifications learn job-specific skills Higher Apprenticeships

20. Higher apprenticeship options include: Accountancy Banking Business and administration Engineering Insurance IT Public relations Higher Apprenticeships Employers include: Airbus Aviva BT GKN Aerospace IBM Marks and Spencer PwC/EY Sky Unilever

21. www.apprenticeships.gov.uk

22. Student Finance

23. Student Finance: Tuition Fees Tuition Fees – Up to £9000 Government white paper sets out plan to let universities charge more. All students can access a loan to cover this. This loan is not means tested.

24. Student Finance: Maintenance Loan Access to the maintenance loan is affected by family income. Figures based on living away from home outside London. Family IncomeAmount of loan £20,000£8,200 £30,000£7,612 £40,000£6,434 £50,000£5,256 £60,000£4,078 £70,000£3,821 £80,000£3,821

25. Repayment Pay nothing until earning over £21,000 p.a. Pay 9% of earnings above £21,000. This start point is frozen for 5 years. Deducted like income tax. Anything left unpaid after 30 years is written off.

26. When to apply Application must be complete by end of May of the year you are going to university. Will need tax details (P60) from the previous financial year. You must reapply each subsequent year.

27. Bursaries Issued by universities. Must apply to the university. Criteria for qualification very varied. Research necessary. Access Schemes Reduced entrance exams. Induction sessions

28. Higher Education - University Employment o School leaver programmes o Sponsored degree programmes Higher Apprenticeship Gap year Which way now?

29. 1.Make the right choice, and range of choices 2.Make a competitive application 3.Make the grade What do I need to do?

30. The employment market is highly competitive University application is also competitive In 2014: 699,700 applicants (up by 3.3%) 512,400 gained places 73.2% acceptance rate Maximising your chances

31. Well over half of graduate-level jobs don’t specify a degree subject: Exceptions include careers such as medicine and engineering Graduate employability accountancy and finance journalism IT law business marketing public administration

32. 1.Research university courses, apprenticeships and other career options institutions and employers academic profile help available (e.g. bursaries) 2.Application register with ucas.com/apply and apprenticeships.gov.ukucas.com/applyapprenticeships.gov.uk personal statement 3.Enrichment extra curricular activities work experience What should I be doing now?

33. You have 4.5 weeks… do research get experience work on your personal statement UCAS Application deadlines: 15 October (early applicants) 15 January Get ahead

34. You have 4½ weeks Now is the time to act If you don’t yet know…

35. www.notgoingtouni.co.uk www.apprenticeships.gov.uk www.leeds.gov.uk/leedspathways www.gov.uk www.unistats.co.uk nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Useful links www.ucas.com university.which.co.uk www.push.co.uk www.whatuni.com www.studentladder.co.uk

37. PEP INFORMATION EVENING WEDNESDAY 8 TH JUNE 2016 THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ATTEND PLEASE COMPLETE THE EVALUATION FORM