Aspiring to university

Mr Richard O’Grady6th Form Progression Coordinator

Ms Najaha Begum6th Form Enrichment Coordinator

Why go to university?• Necessary for career path• Increased earnings• Love of subject• Social aspect• Get away

The basics

GCSEs

• English and Maths• GCSE grades matter for uni• New exams

AS and A

Level

• 3-4 subjects• 6th Form• New exams

BSc or BA

• 3 years• Fees

Making the right decision• The subject

• Strength• Enjoyment

• The university• Reputation• Location• Specialism• Links/Partnerships

The university• Oxbridge• Russell Group• University of London

• University guides

The grades• 3 grades e.g. AAB• Specific subjects

• Law, Psychology, Computer Science

• AS (end of Year 12) and GCSE results

Early applicants• Oxbridge• Medicine• Dentistry• Veterinary Science

What we do?• Presentations and assemblies• Professional careers guidance• Special events in KS3 and KS4

• Guest speakers, uni visits

• Dedicated time from Year 12• Additional enrichment activities

What can you do?• Support your child’s studies• Discuss their future at regular intervals• Help them make informed decisions• Visit a university at the weekend

Enrichment

University courses and job opportunities are often over-subscribed so it is absolutely imperative that you leave Valentines Sixth Form with the

strongest possible profile - and that means having more than just academic qualifications.

Enrichment is about each Valentines student developing a wide range of skills, through taking part in subject specific or other extra-curricular experiences that will ultimately strengthen University or future job

applications.

What universities are looking for?

Leadership RolesCommunication Decision Making

Team WorkUsing your initiative

Reading Around the SubjectThink critically and Independently

Making a contribution to the wider community

In Valentines we are committed to Personal Development.

Students complete 15 hours of voluntary workParents’ Evening

Open DaysYoung EnterpriseTeacher Support

External Work ExperienceOut of Hours Pupil Coordinator

Peer Tuition

Enrichment Lessons

1. Leadership Accreditation2. Debating Society

3. Sporting Activities4. ICT Multi-Media Project

5. Creative Arts: Photography6. Extended Project Qualification

What else can students do?

Attend free lecturesApply for taster courses

Visit the universityReading around the subject

Questions…