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An introduction to UCAS and Higher Education choices
Mr D Clarke
Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Netherhall Sixth Form
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Available options
Explore the possibilities…
Employment
Further education
Gap year activities
University (higher education) Subjects - performance and enjoyment Match subjects to courses Some vocations require specific choices
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University and course choices
Location and type (campus/city) Full-time or sandwich courses Interests - other opportunities available
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What else should I think about?
Course details - modules Entrance requirements (UCAS tariff) University/college open days Location Accommodation Graduate destinations & employment Tuition Fees (A range between £6000
and £9000) Financial incentives (Grants/bursaries)
The provision of higher education in the UK
Number of institutions
Number of courses
Applicants
Acceptances
Statistics from UCAS, 2012
304
39,000+
700,161
492,030
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How do I apply/gather information? UCAS website (www.ucas.com) University & college prospectus’,
websites and admissions tutors Careers library Careers interviews Guidance & advice – Mr Clarke, Tutors,
family & friends Centigrade Sixth Form website
(www.netherhall.org/sixthform)
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Centigrade
Self assessment form completed in Autumn & reviewed in Spring Yr12
150 questions on interests, personal qualities, skills & broad abilities
Academic information also includes other qualifications, key skills, etc.
Suggests suitable areas of interest, courses and locations for students
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UCAS – the process at Netherhall
UCAS Online application form – Remember to apply as part of a school/college (Netherhall), BUZZWORD = netherhall2013
Personal statement (checked with tutor) Tutor writes reference based on subject
teacher information which is then reviewed by Mr Clarke
Final copy of UCAS form sent to us Pay the UCAS fee (online) Meet with Mr Clarke to help students with final
checks…
UCAS Application Completion!
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Example
A student taking three GCE A Levels plus one AS qualification.
A2 GradeEnglish grade A 120History grade B 100Economics grade C 80
300GCE ASPsychology grade B 50 350
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UCAS
UCAS opening date for applications is 1st September
Students can make a choice of up to five university courses
Interviews compulsory for Oxbridge & for applications to medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine & teaching. (Deadline of 15th October)
All other courses have a December deadline (Netherhall)
University & College offers made November – April
Students can hold 2 offers for places (F) firm & (I) insurance
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Gap Years and deferred entry…
Consider your interests Find out – whole wealth of information
on the web and via Tutors This option allows you to make your
higher education choices, but gives you the option of doing something else for a year