1. Preparing for College Open Days & Applications
Workshop
Pete Small
Corporate PowerPoint Template (Version 2, May 2004) – for audiences of up to 20

2. Aims & Objectives To review your Post 16 options
What does the process of open days & applications involve
How to plan & prepare in Year 11
Making a good impression & preparing for interviews

3. Reminder: Your choices at 16:
College/6th form
Apprenticeship / Work-based learning
Foundation Learning

4. Open Days When do they occur in the academic year?
How many can I attend ?
What will happen on the day? (talks/ practical activities)
Who should I take with me? (parents/friends)
Questions that you should ask
Should I apply on the day?
*This is your chance to make a good first impression!
What not to do:-
Turn up late
‘Dress down’
Sit chatting with friends – listen to the presentations as that is what you are there to do!

5. Applications How do I apply?
Applications can currently be made in 2 formats;
Paper-based applications (direct from the college/ 6th form)
Online via the college/ 6th forms website
How many college/ 6th form applications can I make?
Answer: As many as you like!

6. Applications – What to check when making your application
Spelling and grammar are essential when making applications
Change to impress
Who should check my application for me? - Teacher / Head of Year
- Parent / guardian – somebody reliable!

7. Moving On - Sources of Information
Title ‘The Home page’ appears and expands and contracts
Picture of Home page appears automatically, then arrows pointing to individual sections of the site fly into view.
Points to mention: The content of the website is accessed through this Home page with over 125 pages of information and advice already and expanding all the time.
Mention main sections – Live Chat, Contact us, Events, Videos and main information section such as Choices at 16. You will talk about these sections in more detail throughout this presentation.
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