17 TH MAY /05/2016 Slide 1

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1 17 TH MAY /05/2016 Slide 1

2 To inform parents/guardians/carers of the Higher Education (HE) application process To encourage family support for students future decisions To enable parents/guardians/carers to help their son/daughter to complete their UCAS Application To outline the financial support available for HE Students To outline the HE courses available at New College Stamford 26/05/2016 Slide 2

3 Next level up from FE qualifications: Level Level 8 Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Qualifications Doctorate Degrees Masters Degrees / Postgraduate Diploma Bachelors Degrees (BA Hons or BSc Hons) Diploma of Higher Education / Higher National Diploma (HND) / Foundation Degrees Certificate of Higher Education / Higher National Certificate (HNC) Access to Higher Education

4 More of our students are applying for HE a 26% increase in the last three years We have significantly increased the number of students studying vocational (ie non-a Level) courses that apply to HE Our students get places at the full range of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country Our teachers and Careers Advisers can advise on the HEI best suited to each student s aspirations and career ambitions 26/05/2016 Slide 4

5 We want to work in partnership with you as parents/ guardians/carers to support the best progression outcomes for your daughter or son Tonight we are focusing on HE there will be further events about progression to employment and apprenticeships increasingly, higher apprenticeships (which combine work and study towards a higher level qualification) are becoming available Copy of all the presentation slides from this evening are on the college website Please take the opportunity to raise questions with staff this evening or contact Tim Silcock after this evening s event for further information 26/05/2016 Slide 5

6 Tim Silcock- Careers, Further and Higher Education Coordinator Slide 6

7 Why University/HE? The application process Support you can offer Support available at New College Stamford Slide 7

8 WHY UNIVERSITY/HE? Slide 8

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11 University and Colleges Admissions Service Slide 11

12 Is the Gatekeeper Organisation for applying to University The UCAS website ( is used to search for Universities and courses All applications to Universities go through UCAS, not directly to the institution. You need to register and apply using the UCAS site Slide 12

13 How many Higher Education Institutions are there in the UK? over 300 (160+ classed as Universities) How many Higher Education Courses are there in the UK? Over 51,000 How many Universities/courses can your son/daughter apply to? Just 5! Slide 13

14 What subjects do I enjoy? What am I good at? What career would I like to pursue? What skills would I like to improve? What are the entry requirements? Slide 14

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16 UCAS points are awarded to Level 3 qualifications to give Universities a measurable score to base offers on. Your child needs to be realistic about what grades they can reasonably achieve. They should ask their tutors for predicted grades AND translate these to UCAS points using the UCAS tariff table before making final choices Slide 16

17 New Tariff points BTEC Extended Diploma BTEC Diploma BTEC 90 Credit Diploma BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Foundation Studies (Art and Design 168 D*D*D* 160 D*D*D 152 D*DD 144 DDD 128 DDM 112 DMM D*D* D 104 D*D 96 MMM DD M 84 D*D* 80 MMP DM P 78 D*D 72 DD 64 MPP MM 60 DM

18 Extended Project Qualification AS level A level New Tariff points BTEC Extended Diploma BTEC Diploma BTEC 90 Credit Diploma BTEC Subsidiary Diploma A 48 PPP MP MM D B MP C 32 PP M A* 28 A D 24 PP B A 20 C B E 16 P D C 12 D 10 E 8 E 6

19 UCAS is an online system and students will need to register at the latest when they return to college in September and complete the 6 sections of the application. (You can register from the 24 th May). Use the Buzzword: NCSentry2017 This will link your application to New College and ensure we receive it to check and add a reference before it goes to UCAS. Form Sections: Personal details Additional Information Course choices Employment Education Personal Statement Slide 19

20 When a student submits their UCAS application it comes through to the College UCAS Advisor We: Check the application, Finalise the Personal Statement Attach a Reference Send the application off to UCAS Once that is done you (the student) will get a confirmation from UCAS and begin to be contacted by institutions: Offers Interviews Rejections (Hopefully not many of these) Slide 20

21 4 th May - Search UCAS for 2017 start 24 th May - Go Into Register and Apply for th Sept - Can start to Submit Applications 15 th Oct - UCAS Deadline for Oxford / Cambridge and some professional courses Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary 1 st Nov - College deadline to receive personal statement for detailed feedback 1 st Dec - College deadline for Completion of Applications to ensure your application is sent to UCAS before the 15 th January deadline. You must complete your UCAS application to THIS COLLEGE DEADLINE 15 th January - UCAS deadline for the majority of courses 24 th March - UCAS deadline for some Art and Design Courses. College deadline 1 st March Slide 21

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23 Resources Life After NCS Parents Pack Complete University Guide Which? University Guide Guardian University Guide Parents Pack / Slides to be ed to you Life After NCS Parents Pack Type of Support Be Aware of Options Research Available Courses Shortlisting Institutions Attend Open Days with your son / daughter Know the Deadlines Review sons / daughters personal statements Slide 23

24 Forget Sunshine and fun this summer!! - It ll probably rain anyway. Your son/ daughter should: Research courses and narrow down their final choices Visit Open Days Fun for all the family! Begin to draft their Personal Statement Undertake voluntary work/ work experience? Slide 24

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26 UCAS registration surgeries starting in June UCAS registration and application walkthroughs On going support and advice from: HE/FE and Careers Co-ordinators Student Advisers Slide 26

27 One-to-one Advice and Guidance (Careers and Higher Education) Including helping individuals to decide what they want to do Personal statement check and suggestion service UCAS application co-ordinator Check, approve, add references and send each application individually Information and Advice on options if no offers are received Information, Advice & Guidance on Student Finance Slide 27

28 Careers library located in The Careers Hub Slides from tonight s presentations will be available online from early next week. (We shall links to you) Parents Pack Life After NCS Parent s Guide University Centre Stamford HE prospectus UCAS Parents Guide 2016 Parent s Guidance on Student Finance in 2015/16 Slide 28

29 What does Personal Lincoln Statements have to offer you? Schools and Colleges Liaison

30 What do Admissions Tutors look for in your application? Appropriate academic qualifications A good personal statement A good academic reference A well prepared and thought out application; a last minute application will be easily noticed! Award-winning Community Radio Station

31 Personal Statement How important is it? Extremely important for: Selective, competitive courses Many art and humanities courses Vocational degrees that require evidence of work experience Often forms the basis for the selection interview The largest TV Studios in the East Midlands are located in the University s School of Media

32 Quality over quantity Most students generally try to use the maximum of 4000 characters or 47 lines of text that UCAS allow. Yet research suggests that the quality of a personal statement, rather than the quantity, dramatically improves the chances of getting offers from your UCAS choices. We look for applicants who demonstrate depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for their chosen subject Chris Spendlove, University of Lincoln Registrar Historic City Centre Location

33 The personal statement Admissions Tutors will question: Your interest in the course Your research into the subject Your suitability for the programme Qualifications you have or are working towards Can you work under pressure? How will you adjust to university life? Can you communicate effectively? Are you hardworking? Remember Admissions Tutors: Really like their subject..and will be teaching the students they choose Winner of the HE Students Union of the Year award 2014

34 Planning a personal statement Course and future plans My personal statement Outside of the classroom Study and knowledge 200 Million City Centre Campus

35 Issues that crop up in a personal statement Failure to show academic suitability. Law is the glue that holds society together. Students do not develop or analyse their wider academic or work experience. I undertook a month long work placement in a care home and really enjoyed it Too much emphasis on extra-curricular activities Away from my study, my life at College and beyond is devoted to sport.. Poor editing and inappropriate use of language I want to study Business and I mean Business! Telling us you want to take a gap year or defer your entry, but not why? Assuming your grades will do the talking Industry Accreditations across our courses

36 Personal Statement - Average I want to study Law at university, because I have enjoyed doing it at A Level. Followed by little, or no further detail as to why Continuing with 6-8 lines about the subject Remember though, Admissions Tutors teach it I have a part-time job at a supermarket, stacking shelves and on the check-out Combined with a short sentence on what you enjoy about it giving no useful information Lists the numerous sports played and positions of responsibility held in school Going over the top, as it s the bit you are confident writing about I love socialising with my friends, reading and watching films. This is why I would be an ideal student studying Law at your university. Our students graduate in Lincoln s historic castle and medieval cathedral

37 Personal Statement With a little effort, time and planning you can turn an average statement into a really good one The Media Archive for Central England is located on campus

38 Personal Statement - Good Grab their attention with a high impact opening section or statement. Don t necessarily write this first Devote at least half the personal statement to the subject Show subject passion, as the Tutors will have a real passion for their subject Work experience Make sure you give as much detail as possible about what this experience has given you Career aspirations Show you understand where the career pathways can take you Explain the context of your achievements/social life Not what you did, but more importantly, why you did it Bring out your personality 14 million Science & Innovation Park

39 Things to remember You only get one chance, so take your time But don t treat deadlines as a target (both internally set and UCAS set) Only include information you would be happy to answer questions on in an interview Humour never works Show your passion and personality Be reflective and not just descriptive Get others to proof read it Demonstrate you have researched into the subject Do not plagiarise Top marks from the Quality Assurance Agency

40 Any Questions? Psychology ranked #1in UK (NSS 2015)

41 Remember: Every university applicant who takes time with their application and really wants a place will usually get one. It is worth going to university in more ways than just for the qualification. One of the safest university cities in the East Midlands

42 Resources: UCAS: University websites: e.g. Teaching/Support staff at your institution Numerous websites found via search engines (use them for inspiration, do not cut and paste) Student as Producer Initiative

43 Thank you for listening Any questions? - Open Days 2016: Friday 15 th July Saturday 16 th July Saturday 24 th September Saturday 8 th October Wednesday 12 th October Saturday 29 th October Saturday 19 th November Wednesday 30 th November - Contact Us: enquiries@lincoln.ac.uk Sports Teams and Societies, inc. Assassin, Rowing, American Football and the University Orchestra

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45 The Student Finance Package Repayments Applying Support available Questions

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47 THE FACTS Tuition Fee Loan 9,000 Full Time Students 6,750 Part Time Students Maintenance Loan 6,904 Live with parents 8,200 Live away (outside London) 10,702 Live away (in London) 9,391 Overseas part of course

48 Universities and colleges* can charge new full-time students up to 9,000 per year ( 6,750 part-time) for tuition fees Eligible students won t have to pay any tuition fees up front A Tuition Fee Loan is available to cover the fee charged by a university or college** A Tuition Fee Loan doesn t depend on household income SFE pay any Tuition Fee Loan directly to your university or college * Publicly funded institutions ** Up to 6,000 available for approved courses at private providers

49 Maintenance support is available to help with your living costs while in higher education The Maintenance Loan is repayable and all eligible students are entitled to receive some funding The amount of loan available will depend on where you live and study and your household income. Maintenance support is paid directly into your bank account each term In some circumstances you can get an extra maintenance loan e.g. single parents, a disability or illness.

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54 Many universities and colleges offer financial support to their students through bursaries and scholarships. Bursaries: Linked to personal circumstances and often, household income Awards can include discounted tuition fees, accommodation or cash Scholarships: Linked to academic results or ability in an area such as sport or music Can be subject specific and are limited in numbers Check university websites and ask at open days for information on bursaries, scholarships and how and when to apply!

55 Extra support may be available if you... 1) Have children or adults dependent on you 2) Have a disability, health condition or learning difficulty For courses that have a duration of over three years due to industrial placements, working/studying abroad or subjects such as nursing, medicine, dentistry and architecture funding is often available for the full duration of study providing gap years are not taken in between study.

56 Provide help with extra essential costs e.g. equipment, support person and travel Is not dependent on household income Student Finance England (SFE) will send the application form for DSA once you ve applied for Student Finance If you re eligible you ll be asked to arrange a needs assessment Your nearest centre can be found at Information leaflets are available for those considering applying for DSA s and dependents grants please leave your details with the careers team if you require further information.

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58 Repayments are made the April after you leave your course when your income is over 21,000 a year. If you re employed repayments will be made automatically through your employer. You ll receive a statement at the end of each year. If your income falls to 21,000 or below your repayments will stop Whilst studying you ll pay interest at retail price index (RPI) plus 3% after this it will be based on income. Any outstanding loan balance will be written off 30 years after entering repayment

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61 Each year thousands of students apply late for their finance and have no way to pay for their course or halls, some have to drop out! It will take at least six weeks to process your application Apply online at You don t need a confirmed place to apply use your first choice, you can change details later if you need to. The Student Loans Company will open 2017/18 Student Finance in early March To contact Student Finance England call There is a deadline to ensure your payment is made in time this is normally towards the end of May keep updated via the SFE s student finance zone on the student room, twitter or facebook -

62 Before starting the application, you should have the following to hand: Passport Student Loans Company (SLC) can check identity using valid UK passport details for most students University and course details You may have already shared this information online, directly from you UCAS application Bank account details National Insurance number Parent s or partner s National Insurance number and income details or address *When setting up your student finance account, be sure to keep a note of your password and other log-in information!

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66 Studying Higher Education at a Further Education College It is not just Universities that deliver Higher Education qualifications...

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68 2 year programmes equivalent to the first 2 years of an Honours degree Professionally relevant Guaranteed Work placements Live briefs Guest Speakers Option to finish after 2 years and go straight into industry Option to complete a further year at a university to top up to a full degree Foundation Degrees have automatic progression to the Validating University Or you can apply elsewhere HND Graduates can apply to Universities to top up to full Honours degrees

69 Fewer financial worries Live at home Easy travel Small tutorial classes Easy access to tutors Continue working Excellent facilities and teaching Employer input Top 25% of all Colleges in the country for Higher Education (NSS)

70 Course Co-ordinators HE Academic Writing Support Careers Guidance and Advice Student Finance Advice Additional Learning Support Personal Counselling On-going Careers and Professional support after you leave

71 Computing & Systems Development Sports Science Animal Management Business Studies Graphic Design Creative and Editorial Photography Music Practitioners Drama Practitioners Applied Studies (Early Childhood) Applied Studies (Learning Support) Performing Arts Dance Addict Dance in Leicester Performing Arts Wildcats TO COME Hair & Beauty Management Media Event Management Health & Social Care

72 What s important to you? Finances? Class sizes and support? Big city student lifestyle? Home or away? Prepared for industry? Careers advice and future job opportunities?

73 Research research research Go to Open Days Talk to course leaders Speak to students Ask to see the Course specification Ask to see student work Visit to location