1. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Welcome to Higher Education Parents’ Event 2016 Emma Fielding, Assistant Principal Caroline Taylor, Higher Education Manager Emily Packer, Progression & Leader

2. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Welcome – Emma Fielding Success in 2015 Entry

3. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Oxbridge & Medicine

4. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Tonight Tonight is an opportunity for you and our students to fully understand the UCAS application process. In addition there are talk on: Student Finance Writing Personal Statements Student Life at University Recruitment Fair – talk directly to HE institutions

5. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Catherine Taylor Higher Education Manager University Level Study @ Exeter College

6. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk @ Exeter College Over 500 students are studying University level programmes @ Exeter College right now across a wide range of subjects: Art & Design Music, Media & Performing Arts Business & IT Construction & Civil Engineering Engineering & Aerospace Healthcare, childcare & public services Sport, Leisure & Tourism Successful completion of the programmes leads to the award of: Foundation Degrees (FDs) Higher National Certificates /Diplomas (HNC/Ds)

7. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk @ Exeter College FDs & HNC/Ds sit at Level 4 & 5 in the National Qualifications & Curriculum Framework (NCQF) & are equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree They are also “self-standing qualifications of specific value” (QAA, 2010) & recognised & accepted by both employers & other higher education institutions (HEIs) Foundation Degrees: Are designed & delivered by Colleges but validated, awarded & quality assured by Universities Are linked to at one or more ‘top up’ programme at the validating university enabling students to complete a full bachelors degree HNC/Ds: Are delivered by College but designed, awarded and quality assured by well respected Awarding Bodies Can enable students to progress onto the second or third year of a closely related bachelors degree at an HEI of their choice

8. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk @ Exeter College A supportive environment with small class sizes, individual support & a comprehensive tutorial system Dedicated teaching & learning facilities & resources for University level students across the College A reputation for academic & vocational excellence with strong links to universities & employers Received the ‘seal of approval’ for University Level provision from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in 2011 & 2015 The QAA particularly identified as an area of good practice: “The comprehensive and consistent academic support for students, that enables them to fulfil their potential” (QAA, 2015)

9. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Information & Advice @ Exeter College Higher Education Advisor Information about the HE opportunities & facilities at Exeter College Guidance on support services, student finance & accommodation Meet Candice at the HE Fair

10. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk UCAS Application Support

11. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Support So Far…. March 2015 Higher Education Week June 2015 Transition Talks University of Aberystwyth September 2015 UCAS Registration

12. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk UCAS Important Dates  October 15 th 2015 – Closed for Oxbridge, Vet, Medicine, Dentistry.  October Half Term Finalise Choices Personal Statement  Processing Closes for Term: 5th December 2015  January 15 th 2016 – UCAS Closes

13. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Key Facts 1175 10 Days

14. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Returning Your Application 30% Returned 95% Offers

15. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Parents’ Support UCAS for Parents: https://www.ucas.com/uc as/undergraduate/getting -started/parents-and- guardians https://www.ucas.com/uc as/undergraduate/getting -started/parents-and- guardians Visit the advice pages on the Exeter College website

16. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk Support Available Personal Statement Drop-In (4 times per week) 1 – 2 – 1 Guidance UCAS Application Support Course choice Student Finance Medicine, Oxbridge, Veterinary, Dentistry

17. Progression and Employability 01392 400330 progressionteam@exe-coll.ac.uk EventInstitutionLocation Writing a Winning Personal Statement University of Exeter@34 Restaurant Writing a Winning Personal Statement University of GloucestershireW109 Writing a Winning Personal Statement Aberystwyth UniversityW014 Student FinanceUniversity of SussexSports Hall Student Life: Life as an Undergraduate Plymouth UniversityW001/2 Writing a Winning Personal Statement City University LondonW008 The UCAS JourneyGerald Pryke – Exeter CollegeB09 The UCAS JourneyJill Ball – Exeter CollegeH105/06 The UCAS JourneyEmily Packer - Exeter College W111