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Year 13 Parent
Information Evening
Passport to Success
You’ve made the right choice
• We are now rated in the top 10% of UK Colleges
• 100% pass rate at A2 and 84% of our students
achieved A*-C grades
• Many stand out subjects – Government and Politics,
Drama, Media Studies, Sociology, Psychology,
History, Economics all top 10% in the country
Source: Alps 2013
2013
2011
2012
Actual
ALPS Prediction
Teacher Prediction
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%
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A* - B
28
44
48
77
35
53
46
75
A* - C
62
72
84
133
89
136
85
139
A* - D
89
93
94
150
100
153
99
163
A* - E
100
100
100
159
100
153
100
164
Y13 GCE A LEVEL
Why is Year 13 so important?
• Year 13 is the foundation year for your
child’s further and higher education. It is
the key to successful transition to
furthering their studies and employment.
Year 13 Timeline
• September 2013 – Re- enrol and continue A2 courses.
• October - December 2013 - UCAS applications continue, big focus
on Personal Statements, References and Send Off
• January 2014 – some students may be retaking exams. Please
check with your child and ensure all payments have been made to
the school using Paypal
• May/June 2014– Exams
• August 2014– Results
• September/October 2014 - University
Expectations
• Behaviour – you are role models to the rest of the school
• Attendance and punctuality
• Complete your work to the best of your ability
• Meet deadlines for homework and coursework
• To inform your tutor if you need support with your learning or
any other issue
Ingredients for Success
• A positive attitude
• Good organisation
• Good time management
• Good balance between academic
work, leisure and part-time work
• This is a typical year 13 timetable – as you
can see they have a lot of free time!
Applying to University
Going to University
• It can be very daunting
• The process looks complicated
• We help you every step of the way!
Helping you make the right choices
• Trips to HE fairs in year 12
• Training for UCAS apply on-line system – Year 12 and
13 PCD
• Training for personal statement writing
• Tutors to support individuals who are unsure of their
choices or how to write their personal statement
• Communication about open days – check the boards!
• Tasters / Master classes run through partnerships with
specific London universities
What kind of choice is there?
• Over 127 colleges/universities. Different types from
city to rural. Large or small. Campus or multi-site
• Over 70,000 courses available. Same title doesn’t
mean same course content – you need to research!
• Different types of courses – sandwich, modular,
major/minor, year abroad
• Different teaching and assessment methods
• Different entry requirements
Its up to you to research and find these things out!
Other factors that affect your choice
• Live at home, live away, study abroad?
• Sports / clubs / activities / entertainment
• Shopping
• Busy city or quiet campus
• Culture
• Bursaries available
But students won’t get the full picture from a
web site – they need to go and visit!
The Process
• Online application system – students have been
trained on how use the system in PCD
• A personal statement from students – chance to
say why they are the best candidate for the course
• A reference from teachers and tutor – we are in the
process of completing these now
• In February/March 2014 training for the online
application of student finance for loans and grants –
get your evidence ready now
The Personal Statement
70-80% should be academic
On average admission tutors only spend 2
minutes per application, don’t
overcomplicate your PS!
What can they apply for?
in November
on deadline
average,15
required
•Offers
Standard
courses - 52012,
choices
January
302014
UCAS points less than offers in January 2013!
• Medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or
veterinary science, or if you're applying to the
universities of Oxford or Cambridge have a 15
October 2013 deadline. You will need to get a move
on!
• There are two deadlines for art and design courses,
which are 15 January 2014 or 24 March 2014.
Check the UCAS Course Search to find out the
deadline for your art and design course.
UCAS POINTS
Some universities will
specify certain grades
others will specify a
number of points you need
to achieve.
AS
Level
A*
This can be seen in
prospectuses so ensure it
is part of the course
selection process!
You need to be
aware of your
predicted grades
and how likely you
are to obtain a place
on a certain course.
A Level
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
UCAS
Points
140
120
100
80
60
50
40
30
20
Timeline for UCAS application
Training started in Spring 2013
September / October 2013
• Student registers with UCAS Apply on the internet
• Approval of Personal Statement
• Subject Teachers complete subject references
• Law and medical courses exams (LNAT, BMAT)
• OXFORD/CAMBRIDGE / Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry
applications should be completed – October 15th 2013!
• Student references are gathered
November - December 2013
• Hornsey applications checked and sent off to UCAS
£22 charge (either paid online by debit/credit card or by
Paypal to the school)
January 2014
• Official closing date for applications (except for Art and
Design applications – please check!)
• Opening date for receiving Art and Design
March 2014
• Closing date for Route B Art and Design applications
Next Steps
• The university then offers a place or declines
(generally by email or UCAS track facility).
Usually by May 2014
• Students can then accept 2 offers – 1 as a firm
place and 1 as an insurance offer
• Then its all down to the grades!!!
UCAS EXTRA
For those who don’t get any offers, or who
decline their offers
From April 2014 a list of vacant places will be
posted. Students can then apply
CLEARING
In August 2014 Clearing will start on A2 results
day. This is an online service which is based on
a ‘first come first serve’ basis for any spaces that
are still available
Funding University
The financial cost of going to university is now down to the
student
Parents/guardians are still means tested for the grants and part
of the loan that is awarded
• Universities charge for their courses each year and can
charge up to £9,000 per year
• There are grants (not paid back) and loans (paid back) to fund
students through university
• Students only start paying back once they earn over £21,000.
If they are not working they don’t pay
• Lots more information will be supplied nearer the time in
February and March 2014
• As a parent you can check the directgov website or ucas.com
To cover the costs of studying you can apply for:
• a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your tuition fees in full
• a Maintenance Loan for living costs like rent (fulltime students only)
• a Maintenance Grant if your household income is
less than £42,600 (full-time students only)
• scholarships and bursaries from colleges and
universities
• extra financial help if you have a disability or
children or adults depending on you
Sources of Support
• Keep copies of your child's timetable clearly visible
• Agree undisturbed study time
• Remove household pressures during coursework or
exam periods
• Encourage a ‘Do it now!’ approach
• Attend parents evenings • Be realistic – some students will find this year
challenging
• Praise and celebrate with students whenever you can
• Support your child’s in completing their ucas application
or other plans for next year
• Email or call your child’s form tutor if you are concerned:
[email protected]
The Key Stage 5 Team
• Della Gibbins– Deputy Headteacher Assessment and
Data/ KS5
• Tanya Douglas- Senior Assistant Head Teacher Sixth
Form/Curriculum
• Jennifer Avila - Director of Learning Year 12 and 13
• Elaine Galea – Post 16 Administrator
• Karen Greenwood – Life Skills Coach
• Holly Maguire – The Access Project coordinator
• Year 13 Tutors – Ms McKinstry, Mr Saffrey and Ms
Kinch
Financial Support this year
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£1200 Bursary Fund – this will be available to students who are:
Living in care aged 16 or 17
A care leaver aged 16, 17 or 18
Aged 16, 17 or 18 and receiving Income Support
A young person with severe disabilities and in receipt of Income Support.
A disabled young person in receipt of Employment Support Allowance and
receiving a disability living allowance.
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£150 Bursary Fund – this will be available to students with low household
incomes
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Discretionary Support Fund – any student who experiences financial
difficulty with meeting the costs associated with learning will be able to
apply for discretionary support.
Free School Meals
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Where Have all our Students
Gone?
University
Destinations
Where have our students gone to
University?
Edward A*A*A*, Law, Queen Mary University
Jhahida, A*AA, Dietetics and Nutrition, London Metropolitan University
Alisha, AAB, UCL, Pharmacy
Hillary, ABB, Economics, University of Kent
Charlene, A*BC, English Literature, Roehampton University
Edem BBB, Aerospace Engineering, Manchester
Trang, BBB, Prince’s Drawing School
Nafeesa, AAC, Child Nursing, City University
Simi, ABC, Business and Economics, Aston University
Ayala, ABC, History and Politics, Queen Mary University
Mahmuda, ABC, Law, Westminster University
Sharmin, ACC, Law, Brunel University
Arooj, ACC, Psychology, Queen Mary University
Grace, BBD, Business and Finance, Coventry University
Jahead, BCC, Economics, Brunel University