1. Higher Education Evening
Tuesday 26th February 2019 PW

2. Introduction to Higher Education Phil White, Head of Sixth Form
6.00 pm
Introduction to Higher Education Phil White,
Head of Sixth Form
6.05 pm
UCAS Applicant Journey; UCAS systems and cycles; Factors for successful applications; How parents can support their children through the UCAS application
Alan Jones, UCAS Executive
6.45 pm
H.E. support and processes at The Cotswold School, including for students applying for very competitive courses Angela Rodrigues, Head of Year 13
6.55 pm
Useful H.E. websites and resources Phil White
7.00 pm
Brief overview of student finance;
Leavers’ Destinations Julie Franklin, Head of Year 12
7.05 pm
Q&A time
7.20 pm
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6. Higher Education Programme Overview
The Sixth Form
at The Cotswold School
Angela Rodrigues AR

7. Visit to University of Gloucestershire
Autumn Term: Year 12 Introducing A-level Study and post-18 opportunities
Introduction to Advanced Study Skills
Introduction to university life
Visit to University of Gloucestershire
Team Building
Personal Skills
Personal Finance
Sourcing professional work shadowing
Careers Preparation AR

8. Year 12: Spring Term Academic Study
Extra-curricular Activities & Opportunities
Tutorial Time, including using Unifrog and other research tools for post-18 futures
Introduction to H.E. Evening
Finalising professional work shadowing
Booking Taster Days & Summer Schools AR

9. Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th June 2019
Choosing universities and courses
Investigating gap years
One-to-one with tutors: Personal Statements and References
Student Finance
The Extended Project Qualification
Bespoke apprenticeship and careers advice and guidance
Preparation for H.E. and Careers AR

10. Year 13 Autumn Term: Personal Statements and References
Programme of Mock Interviews
Entrance Tests and Examinations
Students with October 15th deadline (Oxbridge, Medics, Dentists, Vets)
Mock Interviews, where applicable
Tests and Examinations
All other UCAS applications
CV writing
Presentation Skills
Interview Practice
Careers AR

11. Deadlines July 12th 2019: September 27th 2019:
Draft Personal Statement completed
September 27th 2019:
UCAS application completed for Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science students
October 15th 2019:UCAS deadline for Oxbridge etc.
November 15th 2019:
ALL UCAS applications completed for ALL other students
January 15th 2020:UCAS deadline for applications AR

12. Year 13: Spring Term January to May: Replying to offers
Conditional and unconditional offers
Firm and insurance choices
February: Student Finance applications
August 2020: Examination results and Places
“Clearing”
“Adjustment” AR

13. www.unifrog.org www.ucas.com www.sacu-student.com
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25. Student Finance
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29. Bio Veterinary Science
Medical Imaging
Biomedical Sciences
Bio Veterinary Science
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Marine Biology
Chemistry
Archaeology
Medicine
Psychology

30. Aeronautics and Astronautics/ Aerodynamics
Anthropology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechatronics and Robotics
Business and Management
Law
Economics and Finance
Criminology

31. English Literature and American Studies
Classics
Theology and Religion
English Literature and American Studies
German and Spanish
Creative Writing/Publishing
History
Geography (Physical)

32. Stage Management and Technical Theatre
Art Foundation with Graphic Communication
Music
Art Foundation
Textiles in Practice
Fine Art - Painting/Printmaking
Film Studies
Animation

33. Any questions ?
PW, AR, JF, Alan