Support Service for Higher Education Applications

Course Overview

This PX service comprises two online group sessions and individual, follow-up support concerning applying for a place at university or college (Higher Education or HE).

Course Method

Part 1: A 90-minute online session for parents and students covering the following:

• Issues to be considered when deciding on applications for HE and the sort of research that needs to be done
• Tariff points and grade expectations
• The UCAS process and calendar (from application to clearing)
• Requirements for some courses (e.g. entrance tests, interviews, & work experience)
• A brief consideration of finance for HE.

This is followed by an opportunity for questions.

Part 2: A 60-minute online session for students, on how to write a successful Personal Statement.

Part 3: Practical follow-up which provides the opportunity for:

• Students to receive feedback on a draft Personal Statement via a Google Classroom (with the proviso that students should also have it checked by a relevant subject teacher)
• Students and parents to pose further questions via this Google Classroom.

Course Details

These sessions are due to run at the following times:

Part 1: Tuesday, 23rd June at 6.30pm (London time zone)

Part 2: Tuesday, 7th July at 6.30pm (London time zone)

Part 3: Flexible, private use of a PX Google Classroom over the summer months.