Sixth Form Handbook
You will be issued with a Sixth Form Handbook which will include details of day to day procedures, the student learning agreement, and other useful information such as the dress code.
Subject-Specific Advice
Universities have very specific requirements but the following may be important
Computer Science - Mathematics is often required.
Economics - Mathematics is often required, particularly for courses with a large econometric element.
Engineering - Mathematics and Physics are usually required. Further Mathematics is usually essential for Oxbridge applicants.
Law - Law does not require any specific subjects, but does require very high grades in essay writing subjects such as English and/or History.
Medicine - Chemistry is required. Biology to AS is required. Mathematics or Physics A-level may be required.
Veterinary Medicine - Chemistry is required, plus two other subjects for the Sciences and Mathematics.
Teaching - You will need minimum C grades in Mathematics, English and Science at GCSE. Universities make offers on the basis of A-level predictions and GCSE grades; some interview. A growing number also require students to sit pre-tests such as BMAT, LNAT, HAT and TSA. Applications can be enhanced by relevant work experience.
UCAS Guidance
A significant part of the guidance received in Year 12 and 13 will be about the UCAS process and applying to University. All applications are now made on line with the school adding a reference and checking the application. Prospectuses from all the universities are available in the Sixth Form Centre as well as the library, which also has a number of other publications to help in the selection process. Specialist help is available for those students wishing to apply for Oxbridge as well as Medicine and Vet Science.
Further guidance is available at www.ucas.com.
Money Matters
The EMA (Educational Maintenance Allowance) is a government initiative to encourage young people to stay in post 16 education. It is available to students whose family income is less than £30,000. Students could get between £10 and £30 a week. £100 bonus payments will be made to students who make good progress with their learning.
Information is available from school or visit www.dfes.gov.uk/ema.
The school also has a welfare fund which may be able to help with the cost of trips.
Careers Advice
Although the majority of our students go on to university, a significant minority progress on into employment. The Connexions service provides invaluable support and our link officer makes regular visits to school. Appointments may be made as required.
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