The UCAS Induction Programme Summer 2016 is a three day program to help students apply to university through UCAS. Day 1 includes an introduction to the UCAS application process and website, a talk on personal statements, and a presentation from a student recruitment officer. Students will also begin drafting their personal statements. Day 2 features another presentation on the application process, as well as practice applying online and planning open day schedules. Time is provided for career and university research or games. Day 3 includes open days at local universities.

1. UCAS Induction Programme Summer 2016
Day 1 Day 2
Wednesday
22nd
June
Wednesday
29th
June
Period 1
Periods
2 & 3
Introduction to UCAS
Lecture theatre
Brief talk from the Headmaster
On-line UCAS application
Introduction to UCAS
website.
Personal Statement – intro &
drafting.
Lecture Theatre
Bring in your Lap tops
Periods
4 & 5
“Getting into University”
Peter Jenkins
Student Recruitment Officer
Northumbria University
“The Application Process and
the Personal Statement”
Kathryn Birt
Durham University
Period 6 Meet at the lecture theatre
1. Career research
2. University research
3. On-line application
practice
Global Bridge Presentation
Mr Mason
On-line application –
School BUZZ WORD
AS results
Plan Open Day schedule
Periods
7 & 8
Games or Career & Course
research
Computer labs
Oxbridge candidates meeting
1. Career research
2. University research
3. On-line application
4. Personal Statement
Computer labs & library
Staff ;
Round up meeting Lecture Theatre
*Laura Mckintosh – Focus Group
DAY 3 = OPEN DAYS for NORTHUMBRIA &
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITIES Friday 1st
July