1. UCAS Information Event 9 th September 2015

2. WelcomeDr P McHugh 6 th Form SupportMrs D Mitchell (Head of 6 th Form) UCAS ProcessMr R Cranston (Careers) Alternative pathwaysMrs G Anderson (Head of Careers)

4. Our expectations of Year 14 students: Punctuality to school and lessons/excellent attendance Commitment to consistent hard work, meeting deadlines, completing homework Independent study during study periods Approx 3 hours independent study per night (15 hours per week) A balanced approach to study/social activities Aspirations which are challenging yet realistic

6. Year 14 Support Careers Guidance UCAS Mentors Academic Mentor for selected students Form Teacher support/Subject Teacher support 6 th Form Study Centre with dedicated Supervisors Revision classes

7. Key dates for 2015-16: Friday 11 th September – QUB Open Day & HE Convention Thursday 1 st October – Dublin City University & Deloitte Tuesday 24 th November – Assessment Centre Day Tuesday 15 th December – Year 13/14 Parents’ Consultation w/b 12 th January 2016 – Mock examinations

8. Friday 11 th September – QUB Open Day & HE Convention Visit Sir William Whitla Hall to meet Careers staff and Admissions team Visit the Faculty Hubs Attend talks & speak to teaching staff Tour the Libraries & Elms Village Students’ Union Visit Queen’s Sport on front lawns. Approx 100 exhibitors: Other UK, Irish and European Universities RAF, Royal Navy & Marines Other training organisations

9. Assessment Centre Day – 24 th November 2015 Process: Stage 1 – Application form completion Stage 2 – Aptitude test (numerical, verbal reasoning, sentence construction, comprehension) Stage 3- Group Assessment – problem solving and finding solutions, tests le adership and participation skills Stage 4 – Individual interview with a Business Advisor