1. Getting into University
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2. Know your self Aim in life Possible career Skills development
Learning style
Learning environment
Location

3. WHY GO TO UNIVERSITY? The Experience Enjoy the study of a Subject
Take up something New
Broaden and Deepen
Improve Career chances
Gain Independence
To have a good time
Get a good Degree

4. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail
Subject
University
Money
Living away from home
Psychology

5. Graduate employer selection criteria
Academic Ability
Determination
Self Confidence
Communication
Common Sense
Willingness to learn/flexibility
Analytical mind
Accepts responsibility
Teamwork
Personal organisation
Self Motivation
Ambition

6. INFORMATION SOURCES www.UCAS.com UCAS points A levels AS level
A*= EPQ only A* = 70
A = 120 A = 60
B = 100 B = 50
C = 80 C = 40
D = 60 C = 30
E = 40 E = 20

7. UCAS.COM

12. Subject choice Leads to chosen Career Develops skills
Subjects you enjoy
Assessment methods
3 years is a long time
It must be student’s choice
Entry requirements

13. COURSE TYPE Full-time - 3 years to degree
Sandwich - 4 years, including 1 year in employment
Extended - 1 extra ‘front-end’ year
Enhanced - 1 extra ‘integrated’ year
Foundation Degree(FD) - 2 years, frequently in FE College
Top-Up FD to degree
Gap Year - Deferred Application, Deferred Entry.
BA B Eng BSc
MA M Eng MSc
Ph D

14. LOCATION - visit www.opendays.com PLAN your VISIT
Campus - Essex, Exeter, Hertfordshire, Nottingham, Warwick
City - Sheffield, London, Leeds, Oxford & Cambridge
Rural - Lampeter, Harper Adams
Distance ? – Daily commute, Home at weekends, Away for term , cost & time implications
PLAN your VISIT

15. Saturday 11 Oct 2014
Sunday Oct 2014
9.30am – 3pm

16. UCAS application Early application Perfect form
Effective personal statement
Choices following research
Realistic entry requirements
Plan a Contingency

17. Personal statement Show Admissions Tutor you can: Survive and thrive
Enthusiasm
Skills and experience
Subject understanding
Career ambition

18. UCAS dates 1 September 2014 applications open for 2015
15 October 2014 for the universities of Oxford, Cambridge or any professional course in medicine, veterinary medicine/science and dentistry.
CHECK School deadline for applications
Student loan application opens approx March 2015
7 May Confirmed 1st choice and Insurance
Be at home on results day Thursday 21 August 2015
Clearing ???
Late September, Early October enrol on chosen course

19. Money: Key Points Tuition Fees Loan Maintenance Loan Maintenance Grant
-Repayable
-Available to everyone
Maintenance Loan
- Available to all but dependent
on household income
Maintenance Grant
Non-repayable
Dependent on household income
Scholarships
-Non-repayable
-Vary across institutions
-National Scholarship Programme
Fees
Living costs
Academic costs
Mention the NSP when talking about scholarships
Investigate Subject/Company/University SCHOLARSHIPS

20. Maintenance Support-Loan Living Costs
Full-time students can apply for a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs, which is repayable
The exact amount you can borrow will depend on several factors such as:
-your household income
-where you decide to live
-when your start your course

21. Student Finance 2014/15 Household Maintenance Fee Total Scholarships
Income Grant Loan Total Max Loan Bursary etc

22. Student Finance 2014/15 Household Maintenance Fee Total Scholarships
Income Grant Loan Total Max Loan Bursary etc

23. Repayment Loans Only when earning > £21,000
Only pay 9% of income above £21,000
Pay drops below this payments stop
Deducted via tax system
Loan written off after 30 years
No penalty for early repayment

24. Starts April After Graduation
Gross Salary
Amount of salary from which
9% will be deducted
Monthly repayment
£21,000 £
£ 0
£25,000
£4,000
£30.00
£30,000
£9,000
£67.50
£35,000
£14,000
£105.00
£40,000
£19,000
£142.50
£45,000
£24,000
£180.00
£50,000
£29,000
£217.50
£55,000
£34,000
£255.00
£60,000
£39,000
£292.50

25. Start planning your finances now

26. What do you spend now ?

27. Where does the money come from ?

28. Income Maintenance Loan Maintenance Grant Parental contributions
Gap Year earnings
Part-time work
Scholarships / Sponsorships
Savings from holiday work
Placement earnings

29. Expenditure Rent Household bills TV Licence Phone Food Household items
Clothes
Socialising
Sports and clubs
Insurance
Car expenses
Travel
Books/Stationery
Toiletries
Get a student bank account

30. What to do next? RESEARCH YOUR OPTIONS www.ucas.com
Keep checking the websites of institutions you are interested in
BUILD UP YOUR SKILLS AND RECORD ACTIVITIES etc.
Work hard and get good grades at end of lower 6th