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Higher Education Evening
Jill SawyerVice Principal Students and Learning
UCAS history at the College
Talks tonight
How to Choose a Course– Kevin Betts University of Sussex Hall
7.05-7.45• Taking a gap year – Jon Arnold Oyster
Worldwide Rm 27• Widening Participation -Vicky Johnson
University of Brighton Rm 11• Student Finance -Jo Tolley University of
Brighton Hall
Talks tonight 2
7.50-8.30
• Art Foundation- Rob MacDonald Rm 26
• Oxbridge – Alison Frost & Sean McEvoy Rm 5
• Medicine Dentistry Veterinary science John Luton Rm 2
7.50- 8.45 Informal questions in the Hall
What makes a UCAS application different?
Requires complex and detailed information and cannot be done just like that by student or us. Students need to:
be really clear about what they want to study and why- and be realistic
research their options thoroughly take account of predicted grades, GCSE results
and university offers - and be realisticinclude a lot of information accurately which must
match our records as we have to confirm it
What makes a UCAS application different?
The sheer range of degree coursesFor most students the first competitive application
they will make - many find it hard to ‘sell’ themselves
Places are allocated at some universities as soon as applications received- important to meet the college deadline
Why do it? Why get 50k+ in debt?
Employment prospects are still better
Certain jobs are only open to graduates
Graduate salaries start around 19k
Lifetimes earnings on average 20-25% higher
Which is the best degree to take to ensure a job?
60% graduate jobs are open to graduates of any discipline- a degree gives an individual transferable skills
Many academic subjects have a better record than some narrowly vocational degrees
UCAS -How you can help
Encourage students to:
• apply while they are students here
• research their options thoroughly-and be realistic
• ensure our records match their qualifications before the summer
• complete 1st drafts of personal statements before the end of summer term
How you can help
• clarify their course choices by the end of the summer holiday
• get their applications in ahead of the College deadline 25 September/16 November
• Help students understand and make sure students follow the process- a 2 stage process
Internal Deadlines
• Oxbridge/ Medics/ Vets:
25 September
• All others:
16 November
External Deadlines
• Oxbridge/ Medics/ Vets:
15 October
• All others:
15 January
However: university is not the right route for everyone
It is important for students to consider their options and look carefully at other routes into employment.
•Varndean Careers Department has a wealth of information on apprenticeships, work experience and training both in the Library and on Moodle
•Highly recommend website: Beach
http://beach.brightonandhovejobs.com/
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