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Parents’ evening presentation 1. Choices including apprenticeships. 2. University v apprenticeship 3. Cheslyn Hay Academy’s support during the research process. 4. Deadlines 5. What you can do to help. 6. The applications Security marking: PUBLIC

Choices available • University education • Apprenticeships – applicatio • Studying abroad • Gap year – valuable activities • Getting a job – long term career? Understand the options available at www.ucas.com/alternatives-to-university Security marking: PUBLIC

Apprenticeship advice • UCAS has apprenticeships advice to help students make informed decisions about their post-16 and post-18 opportunities. • https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship the website for registering and finding apprenticeships • Next ASPIRE day March 25 th – IN-COMM training (big West Midlands apprenticeship provider) in school to offer advice and information about apprenticeships. Students will register on the gov.uk website Security marking: PUBLIC

Why does Cheslyn Hay Academy strongly recommend that every year 12 student applies to university through UCAS? • A higher apprenticeship can lead to a job and a degree qualification. This obviously makes apprenticeships highly sought after. • Only the most qualified candidates will secure a higher apprenticeship. • IN-COMM training have over 150 applicants for each apprenticeship position. Collins Aerospace are recruiting this year for 16 advanced /degree apprenticeships and their apprenticeships alone will generate over 1000 applicants. • A significant number of applicants are not suitable due to exam grades, experience, skills and qualities and the attitude of the candidate. • They look for drive and ambition, outside interests, initiative and passion. They also value research - that the candidate knows about a company and the job role. Security marking: PUBLIC/INTERNAL USE ONLY/CONFIDENTIAL

Why university/higher education? Opportunities while studying: • Chance to study a subject they are passionate about. • Achieve a qualification that could lead to their chosen career. • Grow in confidence, make lifelong friends, and gain independence and important life skills that will widen their prospects. With a degree, they’ll have: • the opportunity to follow their career path • better job prospects, as many employers target graduates • higher earning potential Security marking: PUBLIC

A university degree offers a life time value of £250,000 to £165,000 above a non graduate. 1 The working age graduate earned £10,000 more than non-graduate counterparts. 2 1. Dept. for Business, education & skills (2017) 2. gov.uk/statistics (2018) Security marking: PUBLIC/INTERNAL USE ONLY/CONFIDENTIAL

Course providers • 370+ universities and colleges • five in Northern Ireland • 20 in Wales • 21 in Scotland • 334 in England • one in mainland Europe • 37,000+ courses available 18 year olds in 2021 have a huge advantage in securing offers from universities Security marking: PUBLIC

Next steps: researching… In the November ASPIRE day I presented to year 12 – • universities and how to research. All year 12s were given a guide to the entire process. Tuesday February 4 th ASPIRE day – visit to University of • Liverpool March ASPIRE DAY– apprenticeships • May ASPIRE day – previous students present to our year • 12s Tuesday 23 rd June – year 12 will visit the UCAS conference • at Birmingham NEC Security marking: PUBLIC/INTERNAL USE ONLY/CONFIDENTIAL

The booklet given to year 12s in November 2019. In march I will give a similar booklet on Apprenticeship applications. Security marking: PUBLIC/INTERNAL USE ONLY/CONFIDENTIAL

Top tips for research Do they enjoy the subject? – they’re investing time, • money, and effort Is it the right career path? Careers interview • Location – city/rural, transport links, accommodation, etc. • The study style that suits them • Extracurricular activities • finances – course fees, travel, and living costs • Security marking: PUBLIC

Research – Search tool – to look for providers, courses, and minimum entry requirements. Use the subject • guides to find more information. Open days and virtual tours – a great way to explore campuses and facilities. • Learning from others – student videos and blogs. • Career options – use the job profiles to explore different career roles and pathways, or take the • Buzz quiz to find out more about individual strengths, and what roles they may suit. The career finder tool is ideal for considering options after education, including searching for • apprenticeships. https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2019/jun/07/university-league-tables- • 2020 The guardian newspaper’s university rankings is tailored to specific courses. Security marking: PUBLIC

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UCAS • An independent charity. They charge £25 (2020) for making five choices. UCAS does: • process applications • provide information, advice, and training • have a Fraud and Verification Team Security marking: PUBLIC

UCAS Apply – key facts Application is entirely online. • Maximum of five choices. • Some choice restrictions: • medicine, veterinary medicine/science, dentistry (maximum of four), Oxford or Cambridge Equal consideration if deadlines are met • ‘Invisibility’ – universities cannot see where else • applied to Security marking: PUBLIC

When to apply to UCAS for 2021 entry 22 May UCAS Undergraduate Apply opens for 2021 entry. 5 September First day for receipt of completed applications. 15 October* Application deadline for courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, dentistry, and courses at Oxford or Cambridge. 15 January Equal consideration application deadline. 25 February Extra opens. 30 June Last date for applications before Clearing. Security marking: PUBLIC

Higher Apprenticeship applications • Typically positions become available from Spring of year 13 – students will need to register on the gov.uk website and check regularly. • The March ASPIRE day will feature apprenticeship information including advice on how to register and search for apprenticeships. • We get students who want to make a higher apprenticeship application to write a template application/CV in the Autumn of year 13 which can then be easily adapted for apprenticeships that are advertised. Security marking: PUBLIC/INTERNAL USE ONLY/CONFIDENTIAL

Completing the UCAS application Sections to complete: 1. Personal details 2. Additional information 3. Student finance 4. Choices 5. Education 6. Employment 7. Personal statement 8. Referee details Tutor adds reference UCAS Universities/colleges Security marking: PUBLIC

The importance of predicted grades Each course will publish its entry requirements – • either a UCAS points tariff (e.g. a B = 40 points) or grades required. Schools are required to include predicted grades on • the UCAS application. From February until September of year 13 students’ • reports will have a “UCAS predicted grade” to aid university research. Security marking: PUBLIC/INTERNAL USE ONLY/CONFIDENTIAL

The personal statement • The only section your son or daughter has control over. • Their only chance to market themselves individually. • One personal statement for all choices. • Max. 4,000 characters, or 47 lines. • Tutors check and advise students’ personal statements • Has some similarity to the type of things that might be written in an apprenticeship application. Security marking: PUBLIC

The academic reference A trusted subject teacher writes a subject specific • reference – the form should be sent to that staff member by your son/daughter in the summer term. The subject teacher will then send the completed • form to your son/daughter’s tutor to complete a full reference. Tutors will also write an apprenticeship application • when requested. Security marking: PUBLIC/INTERNAL USE ONLY/CONFIDENTIAL

Tracking applications UCAS website’s “Track” application will allow your son or daughter to: follow the progress of their application • online see their choices and personal • information see their offers • reply to offers online • Security marking: PUBLIC

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Decisions Universities and colleges will review the: They’ll then make one of three decisions: • personal statement • reference • unconditional offer • qualifications • conditional offer • admissions test result • unsuccessful • interview • portfolio • audition Security marking: PUBLIC

Applicant replies Applicants should wait for all decisions from all choices, then they can choose one: • firm – usually the offer with higher grade requirements • insurance – usually lower conditions, in case firm conditions are not met Any other offers must be declined. If a student firmly accepts an unconditional offer, they must decline any/all others. Security marking: PUBLIC