Next Steps

Our Sixth Form students will all have a lot of personal support with making their decisions of where they'd like to go next and what they'd like to do after they leave Frensham. There are a lot of resources out there that compiled with support from tutors and family can combine to make the choice a bit easier. We hope that the links and videos provided here will be useful to help you whether you're a Frensham student or not!

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Final UCAS deadline for all applications - 25 January 2023
All applications to be completed - 15 October 2022 (internal deadline is 3rd of October*)
Applications for Oxford, Cambridge and most courses in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine - 25 January 2023

Applications for the majority of undergraduate courses should arrive at UCAS by 18:00.

•note our internal deadline is immediately after October half term

HANNAH MANTON:
FACTORS WHEN CHOOSING YOUR UNIVERSITY

Choosing the right university can be both difficult and exciting. Visiting universities can give you a good insight, but it’s still important that you do your research. There are over 50,000 courses to choose from and choosing well will mean you make the most out of your university experience, are more likely to succeed and get a job that you love.

To help you get started, Hannah, our Head of Sixth Form, has put together this video with some tips to help you choose the best options for you.

CHARLIE BENNETT:
TYPES OF OFFERS

After you have made your application, there are a many different offer types that you may receive. Here Charlie, our Head of Pathways, will walk you through the different offers typically made by universities to give you some idea what to expect.

JENNY HODGE
(FORMER HEAD OF CAREERS):
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES &
SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Here, Jenny discusses alternative routes, focussing on apprenticeships, gap years, internships, work experience and employment. She will navigate you through the unifrog website and other useful online sources of information to help you make informed choices.

CHARLIE BENNETT:
THE COST OF UNIVERSITY

In this clip Charlie breaks down the full costs of university including accommodation, fees and much more.

UNIFROG

These clips will show you how to make the most of this invaluable tool to create a university shortlist and to write your personal statements. All activity on your Unifrog page is feedback to your tutors so they are able to guide you more effectively through your applications and choices.

OXBRIDGE APPLICATION PROCESS

Here are a couple of short clips to help you understand and navigate the Oxbridge application process. We are always here to help, so just take this as a starting point and then chat through with your tutor or another member of the Sixth Form team.

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Using Unifrog to Create University Course Shortlists

Created by Unifrog. Recommended as part of the Frensham Heights Next Steps resources. See the rest here - http://www.frensh.am/next

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TYPES OF COURSES AT UNIVERSITY

There are different types of courses at university depending on what and how you want to study. Here are a few clips explaining some of the different routes. This is just a starting point, there is a lot of information out there and the Sixth Form team are all available to discuss your next steps with you.

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Foundation Years, Foundation Degrees and Art Foundation: Clearing up the Confusion (UK Uni)

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Sandwich Course and Work Placements. Stepping Further #17

Applying to university is a massive step. Writing your UCAS personal statement and picking the university or course. Each decision you make today will have an impact on the rest of your life, shaping the path you will take for the next three or four years and beyond. Buy from Amazon http://geni.us/fteEOd Just take a deep breath, because Stepping Further is here to help. This comprehensive guide to applying to university in the U.K. is jam-packed with concise answers and real-life student experiences. There are so many questions you might have, including: How do I write a personal statement? What should I do to prepare? What are universities looking for? How do I choose a university? How will I afford tuition fees? What will they ask at interview? Do I need a bachelor’s degree or an honour’s degree? What course should I take? Do I need to take the BMAT or the UKCAT? What is so different about Oxford and Cambridge? Can I take a gap year? What if I make a mistake and end up at the wrong place? I get it, it can be overwhelming. That’s why in Stepping Further: A Comprehensive Guide to Applying to University in the UK I’ve covered all this and more in an easy-to-use, all-inclusive guide to everything YOU need to know as you embark on your university journey. I’ve been guiding students through the UCAS application process, beginning to end, for years now, and that means I know better than anyone what it takes to not only get into university, but also thrive there. In my step-by-step guide I’ll advise you on, what admissions is looking for, what they love, what they hate, what will impress them and what will put your application straight into the bin. I’ll help you determine if a city or campus is best for you, how to finance your education, what course to take, and more. I understand that not everyone applying is going to be 18 and coming straight from school so I’ve included sections aimed at international students; mature students and student parents. Going to university doesn’t have to be hard. Stepping Further is here to show you the way. I want to help you achieve the grades you (and I) know you are capable of; these grades are the stepping stone to your future. Even if you don't want to study science or maths further, the grades you get now will open doors in the future. To help you get even better grades I’ve written a lot of e-books, packed full of loads of excellent questions to help you study. Because the best thing you can do is practice. Visit my website for e-books, flashcards and extension questions https://www.primrosekitten.com For exclusive revision, videos and workshops, join the channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBgvmal8AR4QIK2e0EfJwaA/join I am human, and I make mistakes, please point out any that you find and there is no need to follow that with a load of abuse. PhET Interactive Simulations University of Colorado Boulder https://phet.colorado.edu Music; Something Elated by Broke For Free. From the Free Music Archive, CC BY Images from; Classroom Core (TpT), Hidesy Clipart (TpT), The Cher Room (TpT), The Triple Point (TpT), Ninja Woman (TpT), The Painted Crew (TpT) Teacher's Clipart (TpT) Shutterstock

MICHELE RICKETT:
INTRO TO ART & DESIGN FOUNDATION COURSES

Michele, our Head of Creative Arts, introduces the purpose and structure of Art and Design Foundation courses. She talks about the application process – how it differs from university, the need to research the different courses and find the right one for you.