1. The Sixth Form at Lord Williams’s School
An Introduction to
Higher Education
For Parents

2. Johnny Hammond Head of Sixth Form Jason Faust Head of Year 12
Welcome
Johnny Hammond
Head of Sixth Form
Jason Faust
Head of Year 12

3. How do we support Year 12? Tutor Time – Learning for Life
Higher Education Talks during Assembly
Extra support for Oxbridge and Medicine/Vet Sci/Dentistry
Individual Tutor Interviews
Interviews with Connexions Advisor

4. Summer 2019 Guidance on research in L4L
A critical analysis of prospectuses
Advertising of University Open Days
Progression Examinations – 24th – 28th June
Futures Day – 4th July
Visit to Cambridge – 5th July
ACE Week - Personal Statement writing – 8th & 9th July
Visit to University of Reading – 11th July

5. Open Days Please try and go with your son/daughter Half term is best
Avoid Progression Examination Days
Try to avoid consecutive Wednesdays – many now offer weekend Open Days.
Look at Universities with a range of offers.
Look at Universities in a range of locations.

6. Autumn 2019 Further guidance from HE Institutions UCAS Apply
Interview Techniques

7. Applying to UCAS Decision making – maximum of 5 institutions
Final draft of personal statement agreed
Form completed on UCAS website
Form checked by tutor and then JFA/JHA
Paper copy given to CBa. Please pay using a debit or a credit card.
References added & application sent electronically to UCAS. (One choice £13. Two to five choices £24)
Student informed very quickly by UCAS of receipt of application.

8. Types of courses available
Single: study one subject.
Joint honours degree: divide your time 50:50 between two subjects.
Major/minor: study two subjects, normally at a 75:25 ratio.
Combined honours programme: study between two to four subjects, specialising in just two subjects in years two and three.
Sandwich courses: courses with one year in industry or a year abroad.
Foundation year: if you don’t have the right qualifications, some universities and colleges offer this to help students prepare for and enter higher education.

9. What to consider?
a subject your child enjoys – they are investing time, money, and effort
whether it’s right for their career path – check with employers
location – city or rural, transport links
extracurricular activities
finances

10. Experience and Personal Statements
Personal Statement Building
Project Work
Voluntary Work
Extra-curricular Activities
Work Experience (e.g. Law, Teaching, Medicine)
Books, Newspapers, Journals, Blogs
TV Programmes and Documentaries

11. Points to remember Strong opening paragraph.
Research into courses applied for will help.
80% academic, 20% extra curricular.
Be honest.
Draft, redraft, and proof read.
There’s no perfect statement.

12. Predicted Grades
These will be based on Progression Exam Results and GCSEs

13. Important Dates
20th September 2019 – Oxbridge, Medicine & Veterinary Science applications due in at school.
11th October 2019 – advised deadline for all UCAS applications at school
15th October 2019 – Oxbridge, Medicine & Veterinary Science applications to UCAS
15th November 2019 – final school UCAS deadline

14. UCAS Tariff
A* - 56 points A - 48 points B – 40 points C – 32 points D – 24 points E – 16 points

15. Russell Group Universities
University of Birmingham
University of Bristol
University of Cambridge
Cardiff University
Durham University
University of Edinburgh
University of Exeter
University of Glasgow
Imperial College London
King’s College London
University of Leeds
University of Liverpool
London School of Economics & Political Science
University of Manchester
Newcastle University
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
Queen Mary, University of London
Queen’s University, Belfast
University of Sheffield
University of Southampton
University College, London
University of Warwick
University of York

16. Student Finance Tuition Fee Loan Full-time student
2018 to 2019 academic year
2019 to 2020 academic year
Full-time
Up to £9,250

17. Maintenance Loan for living costs
Full-time student
2018 to 2019 academic year
2019 to 2020 academic year
Living at home
Up to £7,324
Up to £7,529
Living away from home, outside London
Up to £8,700
Up to £8,944
Living away from home, in London
Up to £11,354
Up to £11,672
You spend a year of a UK course studying abroad
Up to £9,963
Up to £10,242

18. Extra Support
Many universities and colleges offer financial support to their students through bursaries and scholarships:
Bursaries:
linked to personal circumstances and often, household income
awards can include discounted tuition fees, accommodation or cash
Scholarships:
linked to academic results or ability in an area such as sport or music
can be subject specific and are usually limited in numbers

19. Useful websites

20. Unifrog All year 12 students have a code
Mike welcomes everyone

25. The Sixth Form at Lord Williams’s School
An Introduction to
Higher Education
For Parents
Questions