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WELCOME TO NOWER HILL HIGH SCHOOL HIGHER EDUCATION EVENING 2013 Why Higher Education? • Career opportunities • Potential earnings • Passion for learning • Once in a lifetime opportunity • Independence • Fun! And last but not least……… • They’ll look after you when you’re old! Nower Hill HE progression • • • • • • 2008 – 99% 2009 – 100% 2010 – 95% 2011 - 95% 2012 – 91% NB of those who applied 94% 2013 – 98% have applied Oxbridge – 10 students; Medics/Dentistry – 11 students After A Levels……………. • University • Gap Year/Work Experience • Apprenticeship • Employment Where to go? • Course • Location and distance • Campus / non campus • Cost of living • Social life • Live at home or away • Course • Facilities What next? • Open days – Saturdays from now, summer holidays • Research – www.ucas.com www.whichuniversity.co.uk • Work Experience • Personal statements How do we help? • UCAS Activities week • HE Resources on Fronter • NHHS UCAS advisor • Careers day • Speakers from HE And …. • Dedicated HE area in careers room • 6th Form Study and Careers Advisor • Subject specific lectures and activity days • 1 : 1 help with applications • Mock interviews • Workshop on leaving home How can parents help? • Get involved with their research • Show interest and support • Trust their child’s decision • Personal statements • Open Days – lifts and train fares • Help to foster financial responsibility • Ensure they study! Common concerns……. • Guidance through the application process • Competition for places • Living alone • Fees • Making realistic choices Any questions so far…….