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Sandwell Academy6.1 University Information Evening 16.7.14
Overview of the Evening
ProgrammeParent Booklet
Applying to University
Where ?
What ?
When ?
Two stage process
Stages:
1. Research –
2. Self presentation (i.e. your UCAS application form) Internal Closing date for application forms 24.10.14
Friday before October half term.
UCAS Closing date 15 January 2015
UK higher education – key facts
372 UCAS providers 37,000 courses
At the heart of connecting people to higher education
The provision of higher education in the UK
▪Applicants in 2013
▪Acceptances in 2014474,310
489,940
(Source: UCAS end of cycle report 11/12 released December 2012)
Online research – where to go for useful information
▪ UCAS website
▪ UCAS Course Search
and Entry Profiles
▪ UCAS books
University websites
UCAS connect
▪ Unistats
▪ Which? University
At the heart of connecting people to higher education
UCAS Search tool▪ Search for Maths
courses in North West for 2014 for someone who normally lives in England
▪ 13 providers listed (104 courses)
▪ Can view info on HEI & explore courses offered by each one
▪ Can view all courses▪ Can view locations▪ Further filters
At the heart of connecting people to higher education
Search tool – subject clusters
Entry Profiles
▪Details presented within Course Search
▪Around 90% of courses have an Entry Profile
▪Provide clear, up to date information
▪Help you to make fully informed choices
▪Same course title – different experience
▪Bursary and scholarship information
At the heart of connecting people to higher education
Which? University
▪ Launched 2012▪ Free to use▪ Developed in association with NUS▪ Input from experts in
careers and HE▪ NSS▪ KIS▪ HE leavers destinations▪ HECSU graduate
employment analysis▪ HESA student record
http://university.which.co.uk▪ Search tool - may not cover all UCAS
HEPs (284) & courses (<31,000)
▪ Some well managed data:▫ % applicants who have received offers
and grades achieved on entry▫ League tables data▫ Extra-curricular strengths of HEIs▫ Student views on accommodation,
facilities, costs
At the heart of connecting people to higher education
Prospects ( www.prospects.ac.uk )
May 2014 slide 17
Visit, visit, visit.....
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2015 Apply
UCAS - key dates
1 September
15 October
15 January
24 March
30 June
First day for receipt of applications
Medicine, Veterinary and Dentistry
Oxford or Cambridge
‘On time’ applications
Remaining Art & Design Courses
Applications after this date held for Clearing
Key features of the UCAS scheme
Application is online
1 Choice - £12 2-5 Choices - £23
Maximum of 5 choices
Some choice restrictions:
Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry – max 4
Oxford or Cambridge
Simultaneous consideration
‘Invisibility’
Key facts about the UCAS scheme
Some subject restrictions:
Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry – max 4
choices Aptitude tests – Medicine/Veterinary = www.bmat.org.uk Medicine/Dentistry = www.ukcat.ac.uk Law = www.lnat.ac.uk
Personal Statement
Your personal statement
What’s special about the personal
statement? It’s the only part of the application where you
have the opportunity to bring yourself to life If done well, provides a 360º snapshot of you
as the applicant Must be honest and written in your own
words (not lifted off the internet!)
Your personal statement – What’s it for ?
Supports and amplifies your academic
achievement. Opportunity to explain more about your
current studies (e.g. if you are taking
Statistics as a unit of AS Maths) May replace or supplement an interview
(keep a copy!)
Your personal statement
What should go into it? Evidence to tell HE selector what you’re like i.e. your
personal characteristics and transferable skills: Committed and motivated Self reliant and well organised Interest in and aptitude for subject Good team worker etc
Evidence of relevant non qualification attainment: Interests, hobbies, sports Voluntary / work experience etc
Activity
Benefit
Course
Activity
Benefit
Course
What you’ve done
What skills it has given you
How these relate to your course
Personal Statement ABC Guide
Good
Better
Best
Structured, clear, concise, precise
Avoid waffle, slang and inappropriate language
Check GRAMMAR and SPELLING GRAMMAR SPELLING
Your personal statement
How should it be written? Reflective and insightful
What you’ve done What you’ve learned from it Why this is relevant to your chosen course / career
You can enter up to 4,000 characters (this includes
spaces) or 47 lines of text (this includes blank
lines).
Example format for a personal statement
Opening SectionProvide insightful reasons for choosing the subject
Demonstrate commitment to the subject
Middle SectionOpportunity for the writer to identify themselves
as a reflective and mature individual with appropriate skills,
knowledge and attitudes
Final SectionNeeds to be ‘punchy’ and leave the reader with a firm impression of a strong desire to
study the subject chosen
Common opening sentences
1. I am currently studying a BTEC National Diploma in..
2. From a young age I have always been interested in..
3. From an early age I have always been interested in..
4. Nursing is a very challenging and demanding career..
5. For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated with...
6. “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only”...
7. Nursing is a profession I have always looked upon with...
8. For as long as I can remember I have been interested in...
9. I am an International Academy student and have been studying since.
10. Academically, I have always been a very determined and...
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New Vocabulary
ExtraUCAS Tariff pointsClearingDeferred Entry/Gap Year
Decision making by institutions
An admissions tutor may initially make one of three decisions: Unconditional offer Conditional offer Unsuccessful
Or recommend: A place on an alternative course
Track
Enables you to follow the progress of your application (24/7, access via password)
Quickest way to find out about new offers
You can reply to offers online
Applicant replies to offers
Once the final decision has been received, a maximum of two offers may be
held
Applicants have a choice of three reply options:
Firm acceptance
Insurance acceptance
Decline the offer
Academy Website – www.sandwellacademy.com
Careers SoftwareFast Tomato (SAWB)
E-Clips (password 4705jan07)
Higher Ideas (Start Menu)
Stamford test – UCAS website
Next Steps
Register on the UCAS website and create an account with me on Friday 18 July 2014
HE Week 14 – 18 July 2014
1st Draft Personal Statement
Students given time to visit open day – need a release form from me.
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Contact details
Parents if you have any questions or wish to meet with me, please telephone me at the Academy
0121 525 1700 or e-mail [email protected]
Students my door is always open.