Welcome to Silverdale School

Higher Education Information Evening

Aims of the evening:• To outline the benefits of Higher Education.

(Katie Fowles SHU)• To understand the timescales involved in

the UCAS application process.(Mark Evans Silverdale School)

• To be made aware of the current financial arrangements for students going into Higher Education.(Dave Berry HEPP)

• To have a chance to ask questions

The process of UCAS application at Silverdale

• UCAS Convention June 19th - @ Motor point Arena (1.30-3.30)

• Independence Day July 6th - @SHU

• Early applicants – visits to Oxford/Cambridge July

• Registered onto UCAS system in July as part of Long Listing

• Long listing Monday 13th July

• Personal statement drafts worked on over Summer holiday

• Personal details section of the UCAS website filled in over holiday

Autumn Term 2015• Make appointments with Tutors during PSHE time and morning tutorial.

• Form Tutor - Key role -Whole process done on line.

• Head of Sixth checks all forms. All early applications ready by 7th October.

• Applications are dealt with on a push system.

• Student applications must be processed by the internal deadline of 7th December.

Spring Term 2016

• Students wait for offers.

• Some students will be asked for interviews.

• When made offers must decide on– one as CF (Confirmed First choice)

and – one as CI (Confirmed Insurance)– By date specified – updates from

UCAS enable monitoring.

No Offers/Anomalies• UCAS extra

• UCAS Adjust

• Clearing – after results

• Deferred entry – prefer students to apply this year

• Can decline all offers, no compulsion to take up places.

What we will do• Assemblies to give support regarding online

completion of form.

• Provide individual guidance and support.

• Direct access to Careers Advice.

• Write high quality, open references.

• Finance talk in assembly and application packs given out during PSHE sessions.

• A team on hand to provide support on results day.

What Parents can do to help

• Monitor the process at home.

• Encourage students to meet the deadlines.

• Talk through options and encourage students to research fully (2 open days in school time).

• Consult with the school as necessary on any areas of concern e.g. visits, final offer decisions, etc.

Finally, what can the students do?

• Take responsibility for the process.

• Meet deadlines/manage their time well

• Talk to their Tutors and Sixth form staff.

• Communicate with their parents and keep them up to date.

• Check any additional requirements that might be necessary for their application (BMAT/LNAT etc)