UCAS Application Student Guide

UCAS Application Student Guide: for 2025 entry

Part 1

Higher Education: Is it for you?

Is Higher Education for me?

Most of our 6F students choose to move on to Higher Education although some choose apprenticeships or employment. Some are opting for Higher Apprenticeships or Degree Apprenticeships.

The fact that you are here, as a 6F Student, is a clear indication of your potential and indeed your intent to study beyond school. However, embarking on a degree course or a Higher Apprenticeship is something that cannot be taken lightly, so, before you do, take time to consider the following: Looking at your academic record to date: is following a degree course a realistic aim? Consider your GCSE grades (or equivalent). Are they 9`s, 8`s, 7`s or 6`s or do you have a string of 4`s (the equivalent of a low C grade). If the latter is true, a degree course might not be for you, unless there is a particular field in which you excel. At least a grade 4 pass in both Maths and English are essential for all courses. Expected A Level and/or BTEC results are also crucial, especially if you have your heart set on a particular course or institution. Be realistic but don’t be afraid of setting yourself targets.

Do you have the motivation and commitment required to see you through a difficult 3 or 4 year degree course? In Higher Education you need to be self-motivated. No one is going to make you work as they do at school! University study involves much less “contact time” and far more independent study.

Do your career aspirations require a higher qualification? If not, don’t feel pressured into applying for the sake of it. Your motivation for the course may be questionable and you might “miss the boat” by not entering your preferred profession directly after A Levels. (Discussing options Mrs Hope (in-charge of Careers) or Mr Robinson would be sensible).

What alternatives to Higher Education exist? Employment: many professions will take on young people after A Level and have their own “in-house” training procedures that can lead to responsible positions. You could also consider a Foundation Degree, Higher Apprenticeship, Degree Apprenticeship etc. Consider your options and be open to an alternative to university.

If, after considering the above, you truly believe that Higher Education is the right path for you, you need to start thinking seriously about the following: Your career aspirations and the required route to take What you want to study and where you want to study

Thorough research is the key. This is a big and important decision!

Eventually you will be able to apply for up to 5 courses. Now is the time to begin to research the myriad of options open to you.

Choosing a course How do I choose?

If you already have a good idea about what you want to be in the future, then all you need to do is investigate courses which relate to this and universities which offer these courses. If, however, you have no idea what you want to do then look at subjects and/or possible careers of interest. Starting with your favourite A Level subject is a possible idea.

Given the state of the economy and jobs market it makes sense to consider courses with a more vocational slant although studying academic subjects such as History opens up the possibility of a Postgraduate Teaching Qualification or a career in Law perhaps.

School offers a well-resourced Careers Library and Miss Hope - as the member of staff in-charge of Careers, can offer advice. Your Morrisby Report will have flagged up possible career directions and help with Personal Statement writing. www.ucas.ac.uk has a Course Search which enables you to search by Subject, Location or Institution all the courses offered by UCAS. You will be able to find entry requirements and an overview of what the course involves. You will also find links to the university websites. https://www.whatuni.com has lots of useful information about a variety of university topics. https://www.theuniguide.co.uk has a course search, useful information including about writing Personal Statements and university subject guides as well as an A Level Explorer Tool which suggests possible options based on your A Levels. https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk provides advice and League Table information. www.russellgroup.ac.uk provides information about the 24 leading UK Universities

Making informed choices Think about the type of course that you want to study and use your research to find out as much as you can – you must make informed choices.

Is a Full-time or a Sandwich course the best option?

Is a Single Honours or Joint Honours course the best option?

Would a Foundation Year be a sensible option?

Do I want a Linear or Modular course?

Are the course content and emphasis to your liking?

What do the teaching methods and assessments involve? E.g. Tutorial groups, lectures, practical work, examinations, course work, dissertation, time in industry if vocational?

What are the future prospects of graduates in your chosen field? Or how will getting a degree in ........ help me to get a job in the future?

What is the drop-out rate?

How easy is it to change courses?

How popular are the courses? and how many students are accepted?

What are the required entry qualifications in terms of specific subjects and grades, including GCSE`s?

Will I have to sit an Admissions Test? (you will for some Law courses, Medicine etc) What hobbies, interests or work experience will be useful or possibly essential to create a positive application? For many courses you need a “back story” to show support your choice

Choosing a course Is this the right course for you?

Degree courses at university are very different to studying A Levels / BTEC at school, not least because most of what you do will be independent study. Be sure to research effectively so that you are fully aware as to what you are letting yourself in for.

Whatever you decide to study you will eventually have to make sure that you: Ensure that all the courses to which you are applying are related and not so dissimilar as to convey indecision to an admissions officer or to pose problems to you when writing your Personal Statement and our reference. (You only write one Personal Statement and there is only one reference).

Ensure that the uppermost points or grade requirements are at a level or slightly above that predicted by the teaching staff. Estimated A Level or BTEC grades will be decided upon by the teachers in September/October following the summer internal exam results and assessments early in the next academic year, or after the November PW Exams.

Ensure that at least two courses out of the five, require points or grades that you might be expected to achieve comfortably (Lower Grades/Points = Your Insurance Option).

UCAS Points: UCAS A-level Points A*=56, A = 48, B = 40, C = 32, D = 24, E = 16 Food Science and Nutrition Level 3 Diploma Equivalent to 1 A Level BTEC Foundation Diploma in Sport Equivalent to 1 A Level BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Equivalent to 3 A Levels Grades for Diploma Distinction* (Equivalent of an A* grade at A Level) Distinction (Equivalent of an A grade at A Level) Merit (Equivalent of a C grade at A Level) Pass (Equivalent of an E grade at A Level) EPQ Points A*=28, A=24, B=20, C=16, D=12, E=8

Start your application

Choosing a course Other qualifications (such as Music Grades 6-8) can count towards UCAS points. Check UCAS Website (Tariff) for details All potential Law, Veterinary Science, Medicine, Oxford and Cambridge Degree students must discuss their options with Mr. Robinson as their application procedure is somewhat different and will need to be submitted early.

All potential Art & Design Degree students must discuss their options with the Art Department and Mr Robinson as their application procedure is somewhat different and more complicated.

All potential Music or Drama students must discuss their options with the Music Department or Drama Department and Mr Robinson as their application procedure is different if going through the CUKAS route.

All EAP students sitting A-Levels in their native tongue e.g. Chinese or German, must check with the universities that these are acceptable either as grades or points. (You will need to ask).

All EAP Students must check what IELTs Level they must achieve – a typical requirement will be an overall IELTs 6.5 with no component less than 6.

EPQ: Many Universities will not accept an EPQ as a qualification, some do. However, all universities will value the independent study journey that you undertake so it is useful to mention in your PS and for us to mention in your Reference. Some universities will also give you a lower A Level offer if you are predicted to gain a high EPQ grade.

Be aware that it is increasingly common to ask students to achieve points from a limited number of A Levels OR to achieve specific grades. Be sure that you are thorough with your research so that you know exactly what grades or points you require.

Potential Grades The courses that you eventually apply for must be realistic in terms of likely A Level / BTEC grades. Your teachers will predict grades based upon your internal school exam results gained this summer and the results of assessments in September when you return to the U6, as well as the results of the November PW Exams for those who do not have to submit an application by 15th October. Teachers will look for the potential that they believe you have. If you struggle to achieve some good results in the summer Progress Assessments and September, or November, it makes it difficult, if not impossible, to predict high grades for 2024 and this will impact on your application. Also ensure that your GCSE results are high enough to access the courses you want to apply for - some courses for example require higher than GCSE grade 4`s.

Demand for university places still outstrips the number of places available. You will be one of several hundred thousand chasing places!!

Where to study?

Where do I study?

As well as the sort of course that you want to study you also need to investigate the options of where you want to study.

You will be studying a degree for 3 or 4 years and so it will be “home” for this time. You need to be sure when you apply that the places you apply to are places that you would be happy to be. Think about: Type of University: traditional or modern, age and prestige/reputation/league table position of the university, campus or town, single- or split-site.

Facilities of the university and the city / town: academic, social, sporting, cultural Careers guidance during the final year – this will be important.

Accommodation: type, cost and location Distance from home and transport links Cost of living.

Online research will help e.g. university websites, as will university prospectuses, but to get a real idea about what a place is like you need to visit / attend Open Days. www.ucas.ac.uk provides information on the dates of university Open Days. It also provides links to league tables etc.

If you wish to attend an open day or university visit please request authorisation from The Headmaster, as with any absence from school, using the Request for Authorised Absence Form. (Let Mr Robinson have first to support the absence) At present your study work must be the priority but there will be opportunity in the Summer Term and the Michaelmas Term.

But I Need Help!

Help and guidance is available to you across the school's teaching staff.

Your Sixth Form Tutor will provide advice and guidance with your application and Personal Statement and will help you whenever possible.

Your Sixth Form Subject Teachers will be invaluable when seeking advice on your suitability for courses and whether you might cope with the demands of such a course.

Mr Robinson, The Head of Sixth Form and UCAS & Higher Education Coordinator, will endeavour to solve any problems or answer any questions regarding Higher Education should your Tutor not be able to do so. He will also help with Personal Statement writing and provide any advice and guidance. He also checks the application before it is given to the Head for his agreement to send.

The School Library has a wealth of information in the Careers section. Mrs Day is a very useful source of help and information.

Miss Hope, In-Charge of Careers, will provide advice in terms of alternatives to University and with careers issues.

A formal training programme will run during the final half-term of the L6 in June 2024, which will help to prepare you for the journey ahead. Even if you don’t think that you will apply to university, you must attend this course. People have been known to change their minds at the last minute!

There will be a visit to a UCAS Exhibition in June 2024.

You will have friends and relatives already at university – talk to them.# There are links on the UCAS site to find contacts with students already studying at university.

Personal Statments What is a personal statement?

Please note that the format may be changing, but as things stand, the following remains the same:

A personal statement is your opportunity to tell a University Admissions Department about you and why you deserve an offer.

“This is the crucial part of the application: when interviews are not held, tutors rely on the information given here when making their decision. It is your chance to tell the universities and colleges why you’re applying, why you have chosen the course and why the institution should want you as a student. The personal statement is the only opportunity to personalise the application. It is very important that you take time to prepare this.”

~ UCAS A good personal statement can be broken into four key sections:

1 Introduction: "I'm passionate about this subject!"

Why you want to follow the course.

Why you think the course will suit you.

Why you will be committed to the course.

Back up the above points with any relevant contacts through School, parents, lectures you have attended, social contacts, online courses studied etc.

Include any relevant work experience that you have done and indicate what you learned from it.

The above points are the most important part of the personal statement. Without a strong section here it will look as if the student just stuck a pin in the map and said, ‘that’ll do’.

The passion (or lack of) that you display for your chosen course is often the deciding factor in a successful application. Use the following to help you with this section: Examples of coursework, fieldwork or EPQ you have completed.

Specific aspects of the courses that interest you and you have enjoyed.

Practical work you have enjoyed.

Things you have read outside the A Level Specification that are related to the subject area.

Work experience or voluntary work in this area Conferences or Field Courses or visits you have attended.

Personal experiences which lead to the decision to take this subject.

Where you hope a degree in this subject will lead (what is your ultimate career goal) Futurelearn Courses that you have completed.

Personal Statements 2 School Life: "Look at what a wonderful student I am!"

How do you communicate this without appearing boastful? Be factual and enthusiastic. If you have achieved something, state this and say how you enjoyed it and what you learned from it. Leave it to your reference-writer to say how well you have done. Use any and all extra-curricular activities and positions of responsibility that you have done or achieved at School to show what a well-rounded student you are e.g. Team Building, Prefectship, Sporting Commitments, Paired Reading, D of E, Open Events, Committees, Charity, Peer Mentor, Boarding Guide, Music ensembles etc.

Other academic things e.g. Essay Competitions or PAMA or The Medical Enrichment Society Remember that there was life before A-Levels! Students often forget the teams that they played for, the plays that they appeared in or the musical instruments they played before joining the 6th Form. They can also include School organised events such as Y10 Work Experience, Prefect Training etc.

Use your out-of-school interests and other work that you have done to show yourself as a complete person who can be committed and reliable.

3 Beyond School: "I do have a life you know!"

Part-time job or other types of work experience Community and charity work Sport and leisure activities Subjects you study which are not examined e.g. teaching yourself a new language.

Musical instrument which you play.

Languages which you speak.

Prizes you have won or positions achieved through your interests.

Why you want to take a gap year and what you plan to do in it.

Places you have visited which might link to the course you plan to study.

Courses you have undertaken.

4 Closing Paragraph "Have you seen how wonderful I am?"

Summarise your first paragraph and re-iterate your passion for your chosen subject!

Remind them how keen you are and how much you want to learn and develop at university and beyond!

Personal Statements General advice: Try to come across as positive and enthusiastic, though not ‘slimy’ or too wordy.

Look at information which gives clues as to what type of person they are looking for e.g., Subject Guides or Entry Profiles for the courses you are applying for – there may be clues to help you shape your PS. Don’t ‘sing your own praises’. Simply state clearly what you have done, what you learned from it and why you enjoyed it.

Don’t worry, we’ll sing your praises in your reference!

Get as many people to read your Personal Statement as possible – the more input you can get the better!

Be aware that you have only 4,000 characters including spaces!

DO NOT Copy/Paste – UCAS uses plagiarism checker software.

Preparing to write your personal statement To create the right kind of impression you need to do things so that you can write about things and your Tutor can include things in the Reference.

The things you do need to help build useful skills, useful and relevant knowledge and show an interest, and ideally a passion, for the course you are applying for.

The following gives some ideas of what you ought to be doing over the next 9 months:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Work Experience related to the career/course – paid or voluntary.

Wider reading – going beyond the subject textbooks.

An EPQ University Courses in the Summer Holiday Visiting relevant places e.g. museums and historical sites to support a History Degree, Law Courts or legal firms to support a Law Degree, businesses to support a Business-related Degree, GP`s or Hospitals or Nursing Homes to support Medical Degrees Virtual Work Experience options in the Super-Curricular website (online) and Springpod Take advantage of TED Talks to broaden your understanding.

Take some of the FutureLearn online courses which relate to the career/course.

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Hobbies which strengthen transferable skills.

Refer to your MORRISBY Report.

You should expect to draft and redraft your Personal Statement several times before it is ready to be sent. It will be checked by your Tutor, Mrs Marshall and Mr Robinson to ensure it is the best possible version it can be. Once your application is complete, The Head will read each application before it is submitted.

Training and guidance on writing effective Personal Statements and completing the online application will be given in June 2024.

The UCAS Draft Schedule 2024/25 Fri 9th Feb

Start of Half Term

W.C Mon 19th Feb

School re-starts

19th - 23rd Feb

Progress Week Exams

Wed 13th Mar

UCAS Introduction and Guide Part 1

Friday 22nd March

End of Term at 3.40pm

8th - 12th Apr

Lower Sixth Work Experience Week

Tue 23rd Apr

UCAS INFORMATION EVENING - L6 and Parents 5pm-6pm

Wed 24th Apr

L6 Careers Event

Tue 30th Apr

UCAS SEARCH Live for 2025 Courses

April - May Half-term

Lots of A Level and BTEC work Attending Open Days Research into possible courses Working on things to enhance your Personal Statement

20th - 23rd May

Progress Week 3 Exam Week

Thu 23rd May

Start of Half Term

The UCAS Draft Schedule 2024/25 Mon 3rd Jun

June

Mr Robinson will be providing 2 Training Sessions.

The dates and times will be finalised and published at the start of the Summer Term.

Timetabled (Enhanced Curriculum) Lessons will be used for UCAS

School re-starts UCAS Training Sessions: 1. The Application Process and online Registration and the application journey as well as sources of information for research 2. Personal Statements Online Application started – Personal Information, GCSE`s and A Levels or Diplomas being studied

Admissions Tests booked if not already done

Tue 18th Jun

L6 Parents Evening

Wed 19th Jun

Visit to North & West Yorkshire Higher Education Exhibition (Instructions on how to book your place is at the back of this guide)

W.C Mon 24th Jun W.C Mon 1st Jun

UCAS research and working on the UCAS Online Application Form

By the end of term

Students to have completed information to help Reference Writing and shared with Tutors

Wed 10th Jul

End of Term at 12 Noon

Summer Holidays

Continue to Research possible Universities and Courses Draft 1 of your Personal Statement which is to given or sent to your tutor on the first day of term in September Preparation for Exams/Assessments in September/October to help staff confirm estimated grades for 2024.

Book Tests for Law or Medicine if not already done Wed 6th September

Start of Michaelmas Term: Induction Day

The UCAS Draft Schedule 2024/25 UCAS Online Application W.C Mon 9th Sept

Drafting Personal Statement Any Tests for Law or Medicine SHOULD already BE BOOKED. Preparation towards these assessments, including in the Medical Society

UCAS Drop-In Support with PR

W.C Mon 16th Sept

UCAS Online Application Drafting Personal Statement

UCAS Drop-in Support with PR

Late Sept / Early Oct

In-Class Exam Assessments to help Teachers Predict Grades

W.C Mon 30th Sept

Oxbridge and Medical Applications Completed and Checked.

Feedback given where required

Fri 4th Oct

Subject assessments completed at Predicted Grades confirmed for the early applicants UCAS Drop-in Support with PR

W.C Mon 9th Oct Wed 9th Oct

W.C Mon 14th Oct

Fri 18th Oct

Mon 4th Nov

Early Nov (Date to TBC)

Oxbridge and Medical Applications all sent (Official deadline is 15th October) Any other applicants who are ready to send off applications, Choices will have been confirmed and in line with teacher predictions and agreed with PR, the online application form will have been checked and okayed by PR. The PS and the Reference will have been checked and okayed by PR and the Headmaster

UCAS “Drop-in” support with PR Start of Half Term at 3.40pm Over the holiday: Revision / Preparation for Progress Week UCAS / Personal Statement

School re-starts Probable Progress Week Exams. TBC Results will be used by teachers to confirm predicted grades

The UCAS Draft Schedule 2024/25 W.C Mon 11th Nov

Continuing with UCAS Online Application and PS Writing.

UCAS “Drop-in” support with PR

W.C Mon 18th Nov

Continuing with UCAS Online Application and PS Writing.

UCAS “Drop-in” support with PR

W.C Mon 25th Nov

Continuing with UCAS Online Application and PS Writing.

UCAS “Drop-in” Support with PR Rishworth Internal UCAS Application Deadline 1 for applications to be sent

Wed 27th Nov

W.C Mon 2nd Dec

Final amendments to Application and Personal Statement in light of feedback Continuing with UCAS Online Application and PS Writing.

UCAS Drop-in Support with PR Final amendments to Application and Personal Statement in light of feedback

W.C Mon 9th Dec Wed 11th Dec

Continuing with UCAS Online Application and PS Writing.

UCAS Drop-in Support with PR Final amendments to Application and Personal Statement in light of feedback Rishworth Internal UCAS Application Deadline 2 for applications to be ready to send

End of Term at 3.40pm W.C Tues 7th Jan

School starts

W.C Mon 15th Jan

Further support from PR for any students still to put in their application

Wed 24th Jan

Rishworth Internal UCAS Application Deadline 3 for applications to be sent

Ongoing through Lent and Summer Term

Guidance on making Firm and Insurance Choices, and what to do on Results Day and an introduction to the Clearing Process (Just-incase)

Wed 29th Jan

UCAS Application Deadline

The cost to put in an application for 2025 entry is £28.50. This will be re-charged on the School Bill. Information will be communicated home regarding this.

University Costs Who will pay for all this?

As you are well aware there is a cost for university education. Existing students are already building up debts which need to be paid when the degree course is completed. You will face Tuition Fees and living costs including rent and food. A university education is not cheap, but it is still worthwhile.

All students who are classed as UK residents, regardless of financial background, should apply for support through their Local Education Authority (unless parents are intending to finance the costs personally). Details of the support available and how you apply for it is detailed at www.ucas.ac.uk in the Student Finance section, as well as www.gov.uk in the Education and Learning Section on Student Finance, Loans and Universities section https://www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance The following link is for students applying this year but looking at this information will give you a good idea about the application process: https://studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk/

Student Loans for Living Costs These include course materials such as books, accommodation, food, clothes, travel etc. The amount you will be able to borrow will depend upon your household income.

Student Loans for Course Fees From 2012 Universities and colleges offering HE courses in England have been allowed to vary the amount of fees they charge new students. Institutions can charge between zero and £9,250 per year (most charge £9,250). You will not be required to pay fees before you start your course or while you are studying (unless your parents choose to do so). You can apply for the Student Loan for Course Fees to cover the cost of these fees. This will give you the advantage of not having to find this money from elsewhere and will pay the fees directly to your institution. You then repay the fee loan in the same way as your other student loan i.e., at the end of your course and when you are earning.

When do I repay my loans?

Once you have finished studying and are earning over the repayment threshold, currently £25,000 AND, students will be paying back for 40 years depending on how much income they earn.

Student Grants Grants for students from lower income households may be eligible to receive a Maintenance Grant.

Bursaries or Scholarships Bursaries or Scholarships may be available at some universities to help with your funding. Be sure to investigate any options that may be available.

Overseas Students To apply for any of the above you must have been ‘normally resident’ with the U.K for the three years preceding the start of your course. Living and studying in a Boarding School unfortunately does not count as being ‘normally resident’. Essentially, all overseas students will be required to fund both course fees and living costs by their own means. It is also worth noting that most Universities charge higher course fees for overseas students. The situation is different for EU students – despite the UK leaving the EU, European students will be welcome at UK universities.

BE AWARE: The picture with regards to Tuition Fees and Student Loans is continually changing. Be sure to keep up with how things are moving by looking at the news and the information on the Student Finance Section of the Gov.uk website.

Admissions Tests Law The following universities require you to sit an assessment as part of your application.

Birmingham Bristol

King's College UCL

Durham Glasgow

Nottingham Oxford

The LNAT is the National Admissions Test for Law and is used as an entry exam by several universities as part of the selection process for their undergraduate Law Degrees.

The following will help: https://www.thelawyerportal.com/lnat/lnat-guide/ https://www.whatuni.com/advice/applying-to-uni/everything-you-need-to-know-about-lnat/69329/

Medicine or Dentistry Many universities require you to sit an assessment as part of your application.

The BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is an aptitude test used as part of the admissions process for Medicine, Biomedical Sciences and Dentistry in some universities in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Spain, Malaysia, Thailand and the Netherlands.

Keele Lancaster

Cambridge UCL

Leeds Oxford

Brighton and Sussex Medical School Imperial College London

The following will help: https://www.admissionstesting.org/for-test-takers/bmat/ https://www.bda.org/careers/becomingadentist Other universities require you to sit a different assessment called The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) for their medical and dental degrees.

Aberdeen Leicester Birmingham Liverpool Bristol Manchester Warwick

Cardiff Newcastle Dundee Nottingham Durham Plymouth East Anglia

Glasgow Southampton Exeter St Andrews Keele Sheffield

East Anglia Queen Mary, University of London Edinburgh Queen`s University Belfast Hull York Medical School St George`s University London

The following will help: https://www.admissionstesting.org/for-test-takers/bmat/ https://www.bda.org/careers/becomingadentist Oxford and Cambridge have their own admissions tests.

There is a cost to apply to university through UCAS which is £ 28.50 for the 2024 application.

This is re-charged to the School Bill.

What Now? What should I do now?

Look thoroughly at the Student Section of www.ucas.ac.uk and let your parents / guardians know that there is also a section for them!

Create your UCAS Hub Look at https://www.whatuni.com Look at https://www.theuniguide.co.uk Look at https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk Look at www.russellgroup.ac.uk Look at online University Prospectuses.

Look at the Super-Curricular website (QR code available on back page) Refer to your Morrisby Report – ideas for subjects to apply for and to help with PS. Use the information and resources in the Careers Library, coupled with the advice of your Tutor, Subject Teachers, friends and family to decide roughly where you want to go and what you want to do. Draw up a short-list of preferences (the UCAS form has space for 5 courses, though your original list may be much longer).

Visit the Universities and the departments on their Open Days. Find out when they are early so that you do not miss one. If you wish to visit Open Days, a formal request with an Authorisation Form should be made to the Head. Only those that you may want to apply to should be considered.

Try to visit the Universities / cities outside formal Open Days to get a day-to-day feel for the campus and the location.

Try to speak with as many different University students as possible to get a student’s eye view of institutions and courses.

Try to get some course related work-experience. This will help you to decide what a future in this field is really like and will strengthen your application – for some courses, e.g. medicine, this will be essential.

An opportunity for course or career related work experience in the week after the Easter Holiday (Monday 8th April – Friday 12th April).

Update your CV and the attached form regularly as you progress through this year.

Do things to enable you to write an effective Personal Statement. (see suggestions) If you wish to apply for Cambridge, Oxford, Law or Medicine you must let Mr Robinson know ASAP as entry paths into these areas follow a slightly different and more rigorous format. There will be an EE Group.

Start completing the information sheet which is on the next page.

As well as researching and thinking about what to do and where to go, you need to start piecing together and working to add value to your Personal Statement!

Keep an eye on the L6 Classroom for information relating to university, apprenticeships, careers etc etc and act on advice.

Information Sheet Use the information sheet below to note down key information that you will need to complete the UCAS application form and write an effect and persuasive personal statement.

If you require a separate information sheet, please contact Mr Robinson or download an editable word file from our website - https://www.rishworth-school.co.uk/academic/sixth-form-academic/sixth-form-resources

1. GCSEs SUBJECT

GRADE

EXAM BOARD

DATE June 2023

June 2023

June 2023

June 2023

June 2023

June 2023

June 2023

June 2023

June 2023

June 2023

June 2023

2. A LEVEL OR BTEC SUBJECTS BEING STUDIED (Including EPQ) SUBJECT

EXAM BOARD

DATE July 2025

July 2025

July 2025

July 2025

July 2025

Information Sheet 3. FUTURELEARN COURSES / OTHER COURSES / TED TALKS / READING / etc

4. HOBBIES / INTERESTS / ACHIEVEMENTS

5. WORK EXPERIENCE/VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE Business

Job / What you did

Things learnt / Skills developed

4. POSSIBLE COURSES / UNIVERSITIES University

Possible Course

If in doubt, please do not hesitate to talk to Mr Robinson or Mrs Marshall - see contact details on the next page.

Notes & Questions Use this space to note down any important bits of information, questions you would like to ask, or courses you have found.

Contact Details Mr P Robinson

Mrs R Marshall

Head of Sixth Form & UCAS Co-ordinator probinson@rishworth-school.co.uk

Assistant Head of Sixth Form rmarshall@rishworth-school.co.uk

UCAS EXHIBITION Leeds Beckett University Wednesday 19th June 2024

Students are invited to attend the UCAS Exhibition at Leeds Beckett University next month. To book your place follow the link or QR code below. You will need to select ‘student’, then 'Join group booking’ and enter the following booking reference: UCASBKN946571. Follow the instructions to complete your individual registration. You may need to sign into UCAS. Please note that as part of this registration requires you to opt in to receive additional information from universities, colleges, and employers.

This could be invitations to open days, prospectuses, or relevant course or opportunity vacancies.

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