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Cheadle Hulme High School Sixth Form Our vision is for every student, regardless of background or circumstance, to achieve the A level grades which will open the door to the future of their choice, including access to the most competitive and prestigious universities and professions.
Year 12 Exams Monday 25 th June Friday 6 th July Basis of predicted grade (UCAS) Basis of progression into Year 13 No formal lessons during this period Electronic registration Results Morning: Wednesday 11 th July
Academic Aspiration Our vision is for all of our students, regardless of background and circumstance, to make outstanding progress and achieve grades which will open the door to the future of their choice. Culture, Creativity & Rhetoric We passionately believe in the importance of education in its broadest sense and we will ensure the fullest possible participation in art, music and drama. We will ensure that students from all backgrounds are able to discover new talents and interests and develop existing ones. Competition and Physical Endeavour We believe that physical activity and competition, both inter and intra school, are vital to the holistic development of young people, fostering their physical, social and emotional health. Leadership and Service We value individuality, celebrate diversity and encourage our students to have the confidence to think for themselves, whilst emphasising the importance of tolerance, teamwork and collective responsibility.
Start now Self-test Spread out revision Revise in small concentrated chunks Plan when, what, where and how you will revise
UCAS: tonight s plan 1. What does the UCAS process entail and how can I support my son/daughter? 2. What happens after the UCAS application is completed? 3. What if my son/daughter is considering another route?
The UCAS application consists of Sections on: - Education: GCSE grades + A level subject choices - University Choices: Which university and course? - Personal statement: Why do you want to study that subject? School supplies the reference.
How to choose a university course? Only 1 reason. Due to an enjoyment and interest in a subject. Why? - 3 or 4 years - Lots of tuition fees - It will help determine your further life course etc.. - Play to your strengths
How to choose a course? Different options 1. Choose a course that you would like to study - Single honours i.e. BA in History - Joint honours i.e. BA in History and English or History with English - BA or BSc i.e. Economics - Professional accreditation i.e. Psychology, Accountancy.
Other factors to take into consideration 1. Does the university offer the course I want to study? Not all universities offer the same subjects Newer universities are considerably better for more vocational subjects e.g. Physiotherapy. 2. Do I have the subject requirements for the course? Some courses have particular requirements Look at these closely e.g. Economics. Some courses may ask for Maths and Further Maths, others do not. 3. Do I have the grade requirements for the course? Check the GCSE and A level requirements If you are not realistically going to be predicted those grades it is not worth applying to that university.
4. Am I interested in the specific course detail? Courses differ at different institutions, e.g. English Literature at Durham University is entirely different in structure, era and texts studied compared to University of Sussex. 5. Do I want to have a sandwich year? A year in industry or abroad etc. e.g. Surrey, Bath and Brunel University. 6. Do I want to go to a university in a city or campus? Campus e.g. Lancaster, Warwick City e.g. Leeds, Birmingham etc. 7. Do I have any specific hobbies or interests that mean I should aim for certain universities? If, for example, you are a keen surfer, choose a university on or near the coast.
Open Days https://www.opendays.com/calendar/?month=jun All universities have Saturday open days (except Oxford and Cambridge)
Personal Statement Para 1: Reasons for studying the subject. Para 2: Examples of why you have made that decision.wider reading, lectures etc Para 3: Skills gained from other subjects OR other relevant work experience etc Para 4: What you have gained from your extracurricular interests. Para 5: Pick me conclusion.
Departmental Wider Reading Lists Departmental website recommendations Book shop SUBJECT SOCIETIES
DEADLINES Competitive Admissions (Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science): Friday 28 th September All other applications: Monday 15 th October
Why so early? Hugely important!!!!
A student is complete when they can state My tutor has checked my personal statement The most relevant teacher has checked my personal statement I have proofed each and every aspect of my application and there are absolutely no errors!!!!
What happens after the application has been paid and sent? - IT HAS NOT GONE TO UCAS - Tutor/link staff attach reference (compiled from subject teacher statements) - Checked by tutor - Checked by Mr Cheshire/link (focusing on choices, personal statement quality etc.) - Final grammar check by Mrs Turner- corrections made with student in 1 to 1 meeting - Mr Cheshire - final check + send.
What happens once it has gone? Oxford/ Cambridge: Admissions tests: 31 st October 2018 Written work Interviews Some courses, e.g. Medicine, Education, Nursing, Architecture) Admissions tests (e.g. BMAT, UKCAT, LNAT) Interview Other courses: Potentially an interview (depending on university)
The university makes a decision Either: - Conditional offer (e.g. ABB, or in some cases unconditional) - Rejection
A decision then has to be made - A firm choice and an insurance E.g. you have applied to Psychology with grades of AAB 1. Leeds (rejection ) 2. Sheffield AAB 3. Manchester AAB 4. Liverpool ABB 5. Bangor BBC Firm (1 st Choice) Sheffield Insurance (2 nd Choice) Liverpool Insurance offer must be lower than the firm 1 st choice
Futures Programme Key dates and activities summer 2018 - Assembly sessions on key aspects of application - Futures Day 9 th July: Personal statement workshops/ Apprenticeship sessions/ Competitive admissions sessions/ guidance from past alumni - Sheffield University Visit 10 th July: - Visit to Sheffield University: bespoke programme of UCAS preparation
Apprenticeships. Search through www.ucas.com...- click on the Higher Apprenticeship link http://schoolleavers.milkround.com/ Two different types of Apprenticeship: - Degree Apprenticeship: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/gettingstarted/apprenticeships-uk/degree-apprenticeships - Higher Apprenticeship: https://careerfinder.ucas.com/jobs/apprenticeship/north-westengland/#browsing
Art Foundation application. Apply typically directly to the Art school. Application includes: - Personal statement - Portfolio of work
Cheadle Hulme High School Sixth Form Our vision is for every student, regardless of background or circumstance, to achieve the A level grades which will open the door to the future of their choice, including access to the most competitive and prestigious universities and professions.