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Sixth formers must look beyond the
classroom to impress.
A fistful of A*s may not be enough to impress a university or employer:
sixth-formers must look beyond the classroom.
(The Guardian)
Applications per place
Subject Number of
places
Nursing 218,617
Design studies 109,092
Law 98,507
Psychology 96,746
Medicine 83,184
Social Work 79,486
Management studies 78,973
Business Studies 66,885
Computer science 64,804
Sports science 59,349
24,587
19,701
17,953
16,710
7,798
11,334
13,076
11,377
13,299
11,097
Number of Applicants
Standing out from the crowd!
What research suggests…
Whether you aim to head straight for the workplace, or harbour dreams of university, extra skills lay the building blocks of an impressive CV.
Even if you have just banked stellar grades at GCSE, it’s never too soon to wake up to the fact that it is foolish to rely on your results alone. It would also be a mistake to assume your A-levels will shine as brightly in two years’ time; you need to make sure you stand out in as many other ways as possible.
It is wise, therefore, to hit the sixth form running: do not lose time in beginning to acquire skills and experience outside your subjects that will enable you to shine.
Taking Opportunities…
This year is about starting to plan for the future.
It is important that you take the opportunities available to you!
A few things to think about…
Studying within the Sixth Form...
New A Level Qualifications: Art
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
English Language
English Literature
History
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Legacy A Level Qualifications: Geography
Photography
IT
PE
Maths
Media Studies
Music
Further Maths
German
At the end of the Y12 students will sit the AS examinations.
AS examinations start on 16th May.
50% of the AS level in most subjects will be completed by Christmas.
Stand alone AS 1 year qualification.
Marks act as a guide towards progress and do not count towards A2.
AS grade can be ‘cashed’ if not continued into A2.
Equal weighting between AS (Y12) year and A2 (Y13) year.
Re-sit options are now only available the following summer (universities will ask for AS results when applying).
Studying within the Sixth Form...
BTEC Qualifications:
Equal weighting between Y12 Modules and Y13 Modules.
Constant assessment throughout Y12 and Y13.
2 year course commitment.
Subjects into Y13…
Students can continue with all Y12 subjects into Y13 if they choose.
A Level students often ‘drop’ one subject.
BTEC students are committed to the course for 2 years.
Requirements for Y13… Minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent must meet entry requirements.
A Level continuation will only be allowed if you achieve a minimum of a D grade.
BTEC continuation will only be allowed if you achieve ‘pass’ in all units from Y12 and where applicable you are within 1 grade tolerance of your target grade. E.g. Distinction target must be on at least a Merit overall.
Tips for Success…
1. Wider skills…
What do you do outside school? Clubs / DoE
2. Enhance your understanding…
Research your chosen professions / degree course
Read around your subjects –
Listen to up to date people talk and inspire you on www.ted.com
Be inspired by listening to world changing ideas at www.thersa.org/events
Widen your knowledge and understanding with subject specific resources at http://staircase12.univ.ox.ac.uk/content/resources
Read newspaper articles to widen your understanding of issues and current topics within your subjects.
Tips for success…
3. Complete work experience…
Essential for the ‘professions’.
Award scheme will run this year based on the number of hours completed – more details to follow closer to half term.
4. Seek positions of responsibility…
Are you a Prefect, Sports Captain, scout leader, peer mentor etc.
5. Complete volunteer work…
Demonstrate your ability to work with other.
Develop transferrable skills, demonstrate you can balance workload.
6. Complete summer schools and workshops…
First hand experience of working with universities is beneficial in developing your subject knowledge.
Sutton Trust Pathways to Law…
Are you interested in a career in law?
Would you like to be involved in a programme of lectures, seminars and advice and guidance sessions with interaction with professionals through a legal work placement?
Do you meet the following criteria? Demonstrate an interest in a career in law
Attend a state school or college
Have at least 5 As or A*s at GCSE
Be either the first generation in their family to attend university, or be or have been eligible for Free School Meals.
Interested? See CTA for more information or visit https://www.apply.suttontrust.com/pathways-law/
Closing date 5th October.
Work shop conferences…
Just a suggestion as they are not cheap!
Conferences ran in conjunction with Nottingham university.
www.workshop-uk.net
Nursing…
To book a place, visit http://www.chester.ac.uk/node/22853 or see CTA for an information leaflet.
Medicine…
‘Steps2Medicine’.
Throughout the scheme young people will be provided with direct access to Medicine professionals, academics and undergraduate students as well as hands on activities and workshops.
To be considered for Medicine it is normally required that you have at least 4 A-A* from GCSE and be studying at least 2 Sciences at A Level (Biology and Chemistry are preferred).
Interested? See Mrs Taylor for application details.
Birmingham Link Programme…
Uni Taster Days
http://www.universitytasterdays.com/
Stay up to date…
Check out the Sixth Form bulletin each week for opportunities to
be involved in.
