HIGHER EDUCATION PARENTS EVENING Wednesday June 11th Entry 2015.

HIGHER EDUCATION PARENTS EVENINGWednesday June 11th

Entry 2015

WHY HIGHER EDUCATION?You study in depth a subject/s you enjoyAn opportunity to become independent,

meet new people and widen your experience

You obtain knowledge and skills which are increasingly necessary in the labour market

The social lifeBetter health

WHY HIGHER EDUCATION?

Statistics show Graduates have improved job prospects and earning potential – an average graduate currently earns around 30% more than someone with just A levels

It is estimated that by 2020 46% of all jobs will be graduate jobs

UCAS application process

Application form on linePersonal statementTutor referencePredicted gradesPossible interview/tests for certain

subjects

Preparations/support at GHS

Parent guide/tonightHigher Ed conference in Jan at Brookes

UniversityBedford University UCAS Convention

visit June 24th Follow up sessionsOutside speakers/workshops/Open day

visit Interview with tutorFirst draft of Personal Statements

In addition……..

Support with personal statementOn line trainingAccess to HE areaSupport from careers/connexions

service

GHS deadlines

Personal statements Draft 1 Wed 2nd JulyDraft 2 Wed 9th JulyFinal draft first week in SeptFinal GHS UCAS application deadline

Oct 15th (Oxbridge/medical/vet will be even earlier)

What should I be doing now?

The 3 R’sResearchRealismReadiness

THE BIG R – Responsibility!It’s your choice you are in control!

Research

There is a correlation between time spent on research & satisfaction with the course

Decide on course -UCAS website – Aptitude test

Decide on 5 institutions Even if you are not sure, apply. Our

research shows this is motivatingChoice of course/institution is vital to

reduce drop out chances

REALISM

Choice of institution in relation to predicted grades/Points score

Have an ‘insurance’ institution

READINESS

Attend Open daysVisit institutions Staff adviceMeet deadlines

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

•THE DEADLINE FOR ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS IS JANUARY BUT…

•INSTITUTIONS MAKE OFFERS WHEN THEY SEE A GOOD CANDIDATE

•SO, YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE OCT HALF TERM TO GIVE YOU THE BEST POSSIBLE CHANCE OF GAINING THE PLACE

Parents’ evening presentation

Help your son or daughter through the UCAS process

BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL

GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHINGREMEMBER WE ARE HERE TO HELPPLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAY AND

TALK TO STAFF AFTER THE PRESENTATIONS