UCAS Information Event9th September 2015

Welcome Dr P McHugh

6th Form Support Mrs D Mitchell (Head of 6th Form)

UCAS Process Mr R Cranston (Careers)

Alternative pathways Mrs G Anderson (Head of Careers)

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

Year 14 Support

• Careers Guidance

• UCAS Mentors

• Academic Mentor for selected students

• Form Teacher support/Subject Teacher support

• 6th Form Study Centre with dedicated Supervisors

• Revision classes

Key dates for 2015-16:Friday 11th September – QUB Open Day & HE Convention

Thursday 1st October – Dublin City University & Deloitte

Tuesday 24th November – Assessment Centre Day

Tuesday 15th December – Year 13/14 Parents’ Consultation

w/b 12th January 2016 – Mock examinations

Friday 11th 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

Assessment Centre Day – 24th 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 leadership and participation skills

Stage 4 – Individual interview with a Business Advisor