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Ratcliffe College
Higher Education – StagesHigher Education – Stages
• Year 13
– Autumn: UCAS applications completed
[ideally, before half-term]
– Spring : UCAS decisions finalised
Student finance
– Summer: A’ level results
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Higher Education Presentation Evening.
This document provides information about higher education options and the stages of applying from Ratcliffe College. It discusses the main options after completion of higher education such as degrees, foundation degrees, diploma courses, employment, and gap years. The stages of application are also outlined, including completing a profile in year 11, choosing subjects in year 12, and submitting UCAS applications in year 13. Alternatives to UCAS such as private colleges and universities abroad are also mentioned. The document seeks to reassure students that there is no evidence independent school students are disproportionately impacted in their university applications and that many courses rely on candidates from independent schools.
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Editor's Notes
- #2 Thank Andy H.Ed. Applications are managed in different ways by different schools & colleges. If asked to summarise R.C. priorities: groups and individual support / start & complete applications early. Also a brief overview of financial arrangements relating to H.Ed.
- #3 Several sensible options for students after A’levels. Foundation degrees – If wrong A’ level subjects for degree / if A’ level grades too low for degree. F.E. – e.g. Art Foundation course – usually at a local College or university. Typically, at Rcoll, ~90% ucas degree application
- #4 H.Ed. Subject interests – if you know them, e.g. for enjoyment: English – reading of different genres History – Watch time team regularly Vet Sci – Volunteer at local pet shop, vet’s or farm? Politics / Business / Economics – Read newspapers or on-line news Also, further chances for W.Exp. in Y12 Not tick box exercises – Need to reflect on experiences – learn from them / develop views & awareness
- #5 1st term to settle in / adapt to requirements of AS study. *** Booklet *** Then it’s time to plan what comes after Y13
- #7 OxB, Med, Vet, Dent – Deadline end of Sept Aim of early application = early offers = early motivation. Also: focus on A2 work. Deadline for CF/CI = early May. We advise Y13 – wait for Jan exam results & update predicted grades (mid March.) A’level results – CF or CI – or clearing = marketplace. Much staff support to help (usually very few) students through clearing.