Progression evening 2017 - 18 Welcome and Introductions
Progression 2017 - 18 The UCAS ‘Process’ at WQE (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service) Sue Ashwin Vice Principal
Reflection of 2016 •Over 85% of cohort applied for H.E. or F.E (HE in FE/Art Foundation) •Some students took a gap year •A growing number commenced employment and Apprenticeships •Over 1000 applications processed!
The HE Process • HE Fair – April 2017 – Loughborough University • Arrival of prospectuses – March to June • Information on WQE online and ‘Apply 2018’ opened for business NOW • KickStart – tomorrow! • Sessions with Progress Coach June/July – focus on HE & progression preparation • In – house support for entrance tests • Careers service available for one to one advice and guidance
Planning ahead Use of Study Centre Resources; WQE online; Careers interviews (incl Connexions) www.unistats.com www.ucas.com Admissions test information Open days - UCAS strongly advise - directory of dates on www.ucas.com. Lots of posters around University Web sites – check ‘course profiles’ 2016 WQE students’ top choices: DMU, Leicester, Aston, Coventry, Loughborough, Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham Most popular Degrees: Business Studies/Management, Economics, Engineering, Law, psychology, English
Internal Procedures •Update of predicted grades and comments from subject staff •Max. 5 choices; 4 for Oxbridge/Medicine/Vet Science •Complete UCAS ‘Apply 2018’ on-line inc. Personal Statement (help on WQE online, workshops & drop in surgeries); do NOT plagiarise; discuss with Progress Coach •Complete by ‘Sending to Referee’ + £24 (£13 single app) •Progress Coach compiles reference - processed by Student Services
Internal deadlines •Early applications – 22 September •Applications to competitive Universities and courses – 3 November •All other courses and Universities 24 November
UCAS Process • Invitation for interviews? Conditional/Unconditional offers? Rejection? • Medical & Oxbridge mock interviews at College • System continues until all offers completed – April/May/June 2018 • Art Foundation get the same support – details published • UCAS advice and information http://ucas.com/students/apply
The UCAS tariff • Revised for 2017 entry • Approximately a third of HEI’s use tariff points when making offers • Worth familiarising yourself – students should be aware
Tariff points
Example grade combinations A level grade A level grade Old Tariff New Tariff A*A*A* 420 168 A*A*A 400 160 A*AA 380 152 AAA 360 144 340 136 AAB ABB 320 128 BBB 300 120 BBC 280 112 260 104 BCC CCC 240 96 CCD 220 88 CDD 200 80 180 72 DDD
Taking a Year out - How do I apply? •There are different ways of accessing & using the system. There is no ‘preferred’ way of doing this. It purely depends on the needs & plans of each individual. •Deferred entry – Apply using Apply 2018 but in point of entry indicate 2019 entry •Applying post results – Apply 2019 after results in August 2018 or at any time in that academic year
Pros and Cons Deferred Apply 2019 The positives: The positives: • Place secured before • Grades known so can be Gap Year started matched to profile • Plans in place • A year longer to make • Easier to access support the right decision through College The negatives: • Cost is at 2018 Apply rate • Could be away and not The negatives: able to attend Open • Once committed place is Day/interview for 2019 entry only • Remote access needed for decision making • Year out and/or results • Only chance of 2018 may change things – means entry is through late possibly reapplying anyway Clearing – limited options
Alternatives to University
What might this be? • Foundation year / HND • HE in FE • Year in Industry • Study Abroad • Apprenticeships – Advanced, Higher, degree
Higher or degree Apprenticeships • Launched 2009 & proposed growth area (but still smallest) • Mixture of on the job experience and academic learning • Salary and all education costs paid What you need to know • Entry requirements – 18+ and UCAS points+ • Competitive • When to apply • Support at WQE
Contacts Sue – sue.ashwin@wqe.ac.uk Wendy – wendy.fleming@wqe.ac.uk Kate – kate.ofarrell@wqe.ac.uk Student.services@wqe.ac.uk
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