aim higher 2012
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Aim Higher presentation September 2011TRANSCRIPT
Aspire to
Aim Higher
2011 -2012
The Application Process
Most students will apply to University
through UCAS
Some exceptions, for example Art/Design,
Performing Arts
Applications opened on September 1st
Oxford and Cambridge due by October 15th
Other universities by January 15th BUT the
earlier the better!
Some Art and Design courses 24th March
All Students will go through the process of
filling in the form
Those who choose to send it will pay £11 for
one choice or £22 for up to five choices
Just because you apply doesn’t mean you
have to go but it does keep options open
So What’s happened So Far?
April – Higher Education Conference UKC
June – Taster days at universities
July – UCAS day
ALSO…
Group careers session
Individual careers sessions
Tutor input on personal statements
What Happens Now?
Working with Miss Power
Tutor support ongoing
Complete personal statements
Make university choices
Ensure early application
Once You’ve Applied
Universities will make offers, some will interview
By 31 March, universities and colleges
should aim to have sent decisions on all
applications received by 15 January.
Accept one firm and one insurance. Consider order and meet the deadline
Choose wisely, based on UCAS points
Apply for finance and bursaries
5 May
Outstanding replies from applicants declined
by default where the last decision from
universities and colleges was received by 31
March
30 June
Final deadline for receipt of applications
for immediate consideration. Those
received after this date held for Clearing
Await results!!
16 August 2012 - Results
www.ucas.com/parents
http://direct.gov.uk/StudentFinance/
Apply to The James and Cecile Johnson Charitable Trust – 31st May
Thursday 22nd
September
1-2pm
OR
2.30 – 4.30pm
In the Theatre