Complete this term by term activities if you intend to study at University next year (or if you plan to attend University after a GAP year)
Term 1: Reconnaissance!
Decide WHERE you want to study
- This could be a decision based on WHAT you want to study or WHERE you want to study.
- Attend the University Liaison visits at school (or the ZOOM sessions during Covid-19)
- Talk to the different Universities at the annual Careers Road Show (2020 this will be in an online format)
- If you possibly can book and pay for flights to attend University Open Days
- Research different pathways and learning environments at different universities
- Have discussions with your parents/caregivers, your teachers, and people in your network who may be studying or have studying in areas you are interested in
- Identify how you learn best and what learning environment is best suited to you – e.g online, in a class situation, small group etc
- Still Feeling stuck or confused? Book a session with Ms Heays
Term 2: Decision making
Decide WHAT you want to study
This does not need to be ‘set in concrete’ yet – but it is time to start narrowing down your ideas
- Attend the University Course Planning seminars that are held at school
- If you are having difficulty choosing or knowing what options are available then check out this website: No Major Drama It may help with your decision making based on your interests
- Start researching scholarships that are available and applicable to you here
- Attend the scholarship application workshops run by the Careers Department Wed 27th May 1.40pm
- Apply for scholarships
- Research Halls of Residences at the Universities you are interested in attending
- Attend the Halls of Residence application workshop run by the Careers Department
- Complete this form by July 5th complete this form <Insert Teacher Request form here by June 15>
- Complete this form by July 5th Reference and testimonial form for students
- Still Feeling stuck or confused? Book a session with Ms Heays
Term 3: Take Action!
- Complete this form by August 30th Student registration for Accomodation references (this is essential for your school reference to then be released to the University by the Careers Advisor)