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