A detailed programme regarding entry to Higher Education is
launched in the Spring Term of Year 12: it involves the Head of
Sixth Form, the Director of Higher Education Applications, the Head
of Careers and departmental staff. The programme continues as a
coordinated procedure for the remaining four terms, and includes
post-GCE Advanced Level results advice and assistance. Each
individual is given considerable time by members of the senior
staff group, as well as by form tutors and departmental staff, to
ensure that future plans are correctly orientated and executed.
The depth of knowledge and expertise within the school in all
matters related to Higher Education is considerable, and is
available to all students on an equal basis. It must be recognised
that, for universities and colleges, GCSE grades and AS results are
usually the only hard evidence they have at the time of a
candidate's application to them. Performance in your GCSE
examinations may have ramifications for your entry to
university!
It is vital that students familiarise themselves with the
courses on offer in universities and colleges quickly, and discover
the grades required for entry. At a very early stage, it needs to
be confirmed that the subjects chosen are acceptable for the
courses considered in the future. It is each student's
responsibility to ensure the viability of his options in this
respect.
The following are useful sources of information on course
requirements and related appropriate Sixth Form/Upper School
subjects:
Laser Compendium of Higher Education
Which Degree?
Degree Course Guides
The Times Good University Guide
Choosing your Degree Course and University (Brian Heap)
www.ucas.com
www.isco.org.uk
View a list of where
students go to after Bolton School.