Aim Higher 2012

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

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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

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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