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Baverstock College

This comprehensive overview presented by Mrs. Linda Harris at Baverstock College outlines key aspects of applying to university. It highlights ten compelling reasons to attend university, emphasizing benefits like better career prospects, salary advantages, and the acquisition of vital skills. The guide navigates through the UCAS process, important deadlines, and offers advice on course selection, student finance, and the value of work experience and open days. Aimed at prospective students and their parents, it serves as an essential resource for embarking on higher education journeys.

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Baverstock College

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  1. Baverstock College Higher Education Evening 2011 Mrs Linda Harris

  2. Overview • Welcome – Mrs Linda Harris • 10 good reasons for applying to University • Student participation • UCAS • Countdown to university • Course/university selection • UCAS procedure • A gap year • Student finance • Parents – how can you help?

  3. 10 Good reasons for going to university • Love of the subject, opportunities to learn from well qualified staff, use excellent facilities etc. • More likely to have a satisfying career and less likely to be unemployed. • More places are now available at university and the demand for graduates has grown.

  4. 10 Good reasons for going to university (continued) • The average annual starting salary for a graduate is £29,600 • They are most likely to start their own business, invent new products and develop new ideas • Graduates experience more rapid career progression.

  5. 10 Good reasons for going to university (continued) • An increasing number of careers are virtual no go areas without a HE qualification:- Medicine Architecture Business Administration Law Nursing Teaching The Media Engineering Social Work Sport and Leisure Management Physiotherapy Environmental Health

  6. 10 Good reasons for going to university (continued) • An investment in your future – a foundation for a successful life • Retirement at 65, 70??? • Gain a wide range of transferable skills (ability to communicate, present a logical argument, IT skills, numeracy, team working, analytical and critical thinking skills etc) and experiences

  7. UCAS Universities and Colleges Admissions Service www.ucas.com Application fee 1 Choice £11 2-5 choices £22

  8. Countdown to universityJune & July • Research – courses/course requirements - universities – home or away? • Attend UCAS HE Convention – Birmingham University Thursday 30th June • Visit Open Days • Find out about admission tests Law – LNAT – National Admissions Test in Law, Medicine – BMAT-Bio-Medical Admissions Test, UKCAT-UK Clinical Aptitude Test

  9. Countdown to universityAugust • LNAT Registration (Birmingham, Bristol, Durham, Exeter, Glasgow, Nottingham, Oxford, UCL, King’s College London) www.lnat.ac.uk • Continue research • Prepare Personal Statement • Get some Work Experience • 18th - AS results – decide options for A2 courses

  10. Countdown to universitySeptember • 1st September UCAS Applications Open • Make final choices • UCAS begin accepting applications • LNAT testing starts • Tutorial Programme • External speakers • Visit Open Days

  11. Countdown to universityOctober - December • Complete UCAS forms on-line (Internal deadline) • 15th October – deadline for applications to: • Oxford and Cambridge • Study Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science • Interview preparation December • Interviews at Oxford and Cambridge

  12. Countdown to universityJanuary, February • 15th January – final deadline for completed UCAS applications • Interviews • Throughout February offers continue to be made • 25th February UCAS Extra Opens

  13. Countdown to universityMarch, April • During March you should receive replies from all universities and a reminder letter from UCAS to make final decisions • March is when you apply for financial support www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance • April – Do you need to use UCAS Extra?

  14. Countdown to universityMay - August • May and June are the months for A2 exams and AS re-sits • 6th July UCAS Extra closes • 16th August – Exam results Celebrate or go through Clearing

  15. Countdown to universitySeptember • Off to uni!

  16. UCAS Application Procedure • Select five universities and/or courses of study What subject? Many courses allow you to study two or more subjects or put together a modular programme What level? Degrees – Usually 3 or 4 years HND’s/Dip HE’s – Usually 2 years

  17. UCAS Tariff- Points system

  18. Choosing your university • Home or Away? • Campus or Town? You must visit!! (www.opendays.com)

  19. Unsure of which course? • Stamford Test (UCAS website) • Centigrade (Cambridge Occupational Analysts)

  20. UCASProcedure • Complete the UCAS Application Form (Apply on-line) • Personal details • Choice of universities / courses • Examinations taken and results (GCSE, BTEC, AS) • Examinations to be taken • Personal statement (a crucial part of the application

  21. Oxford and Cambridge (closing date 15th October) • Oxford – you also need to fill in a separate application card to Oxford Colleges Admissions • Cambridge – you also need to fill in a Preliminary Application form and send it to the Admissions Tutor of your first choice Cambridge college

  22. Student Finance www.direct.gov/yourfuture

  23. Gap Year

  24. A Few Facts about money – the 2012 proposals • University fee cap increased to £9,000 per year for 2012 entry. Most expected to charge £7–9,000 to cover their costs • Government teaching funding to be cut for all courses, and by 100% for some subjects – to be replaced by Graduate contribution to fees • Fair access – NSP (National Scholarship Programme) • Grants for household incomes up to £42,000

  25. Finance Overview • Tuition Fees • Maintenance Grant • Student Loans

  26. Tuition Fees • Fees will be between £6-9,000 per year for new students starting in 2012. • No up front fees for ALL full-time undergraduate courses – students will not have to pay fees either before or during their course – paid directly to University on behalf of the student when they enrol • Fees capped as students progress through their degrees

  27. Maintenance Allowance • Maintenance Grant per year • Maximum of £3,250 • Dependent on household income • How they spend the money is their choice (eg food, books, travel expenses)

  28. Student Loans for Living Costs • How much can I borrow? • Students living away from parental home and studying: • In London £7,675 • Elsewhere £5,500 • Students living at parents’ home: £4,375 • Apply in good time Nov 2011 – April 2012

  29. How would it be paid back?The “Graduate Contribution” • Only if Graduates are earning more than £21,000 per year • Graduate Leaver Salary Example:- • £21,000 and below – repay nothing • £25,000 - repay £30 per month • £30,000 - repay £68 per month • £50,000 – repay £218 per month • Tuition Loan + Student Loan. Could be as much as £40K. Written off after 30 years. • Collected by the Govt/Inland Revenue, interest only interest for most graduates

  30. Spending it and making it last • Example only – Living away from home and outside London

  31. Other Sources of Funding • Start saving now – even if its £10 per week • 13 weeks free in the summer, other long vacations - approx 20 weeks per year • Student union bar/shop, supermarkets, pubs, employment agencies • Students allowed to work term time – recommended no more than 15 hours per week (£70-£100 per week) • Sponsorships/bursaries (NSP & others)

  32. Parents – How can you help? • Support and encouragement …. But it should be their decision • Open days and visits • Coping skills • Money management and support • Care with holiday plans • It’s a fantastic experience but it does have its ups and downs

  33. Final Message • Higher Education will remain FREE at the point of access • Students don’t pay the fees, parents don’t pay, graduates contribute when they can afford to • Do your research wisely, be proactive, get involved take the opportunities on offer ie placement year/year abroad, don’t panic • Students – Don’t forget the graduation invite for the folks

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