Any questions about careers, university or generally about your future don't hesitate to contact Mr Howell.
Thinking of going to university?
As a School Sixth Form we apply to University via the APPLY System linked to the Ucas website.
There are many universities with a wide variety of courses, the best solution to help you to decided is to look at the UCAS Website which contains a list of all universities and courses to fit your needs.
To assist with University Applications, opportunity will be given to 6.1 students to take part in the Higher Education Week. This will take place on during the week commencing 29 June 2009.
Important deadlines: UCAS 2009 entry
15th October
Last date for applications for Oxford and Cambridge, or for veterinary science, veterinary medicine, medicine and dentistry, to be received at UCAS and be regarded as on-time.
15th January
Last date for applications from UK and EU residents for all other courses to be received at UCAS and to be guaranteed equal academic consideration.
7th March
Advisory date for Route B applications to reach UCAS.
24th March
Last date for Route B applications to be considered in 1st round of interviews. Those received at UCAS after this date will be considered as LATE and will receive a lower priority.
12th June
Last date for Route B applications.
30th June
Last date for the receipt of all applications for immediate consideration. Those received after this date will be held for Clearing.
NEW FOR 2009 ENTRY
Up to 10 University prospectuses delivered to your doorstep...just click onto the website and within 24 hours the prospectuses will be delivered directly to you.
www.prospectusuk.com
6.1 students hoping to study medicine or dentistry will need to take an aptitude test before they make their UCAS choices for 2009 entry.
The new clinical aptitude test (UKcat) will affect those applying to a consortium of 24 Universities. The test will help Universities to choose between top candidates.
The test will be taken between July and September 2008.
Visit www.ukcat.ac.uk for more information
6.2 Important news - For students starting university in 2009 a new financial arrangement will be on offer funded by the Student Loans Company.
Higher education finance evening
2009 entry - Date coming soon
Watch this 
Video to help with university selection.
Important dates for your diary:
- May 2009 - If UCAS application made before 15 January 2009, you can expect a final decision from one of your choices
- 30 June 2009 - Last date when UCAS will accept changes to your online application form
- July 2009 - If you applied between 16 January and 30 June you can expect a final decision from one of your choices.
- Open Days at University
Before attending please complete the pro forma in Careers and pass onto your PT. Look at Open Days Website for up to date information on University Open days across the UK by institution or date order. www.opendays.com/
UCAS Card
This is free, and gives you a headstart in applying to higher education. It also gets you discounts and offers from top brands. To register please visit :http://www.ucas.com/ucascard/ (see Mr Howell for password details)
Click below for word documents to help you with your UCAS application:
UCAS application dates doc | pdf
UCAS Tariff doc | pdf
Your personal statement doc | pdf | Video
Examples of Personal Statements doc | pdf
What are admission tutors looking for? doc | pdf | Video
Art and Design applications doc | pdf
Want to go abroad to University?
Some students today go to study abroad rather than staying in England. For more information on this visit the Study Overseas website or the International Education for studying abroad website
Trouble with funding and grants for university?
We offer evenings about grants and loans for university, you may also find the following sites useful:
Fundraising Resources
Student Loans
Learning Support
To see the highlights of a finance evening presentation to 6.2 students view videos below:
MISYS Sponsorship
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As a global Information Technology leader with operations spanning five continents, Misys plc is keen to support the advancement of education in information and communication technology worldwide. |
Through the Misys Charitable Foundation, University sponsorships are available to enable exceptional IT students, particularly from less privileged backgrounds, to undertake undergraduate courses. Thomas Telford School’s partnership with Misys over the past four years has enabled eleven students to pursue IT based studied, which they might otherwise have been unable to do.
Video
MERCERS' Educational Grants
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The Mercers’ Company Educational Trust Fund enables needy students to apply for grants for University study. Applications are made through the School and numerous students have received financial help since the School opened in 1991. |
What other options do I have?
University isn't for everyone and many people get a full time job. For information on getting into full time employment visit our links page.
Also as a School we get a number of companies and organisations who contact us seeking to recruit A level students. Contact Mr Howell for more information.
You could also take a rest from school work and take a year out, for more information on this then visit the Year out guide website.
A number of companies contact the School to offer carrer opportunities for our Sixth Forms leavers. See Mr Howell for more information.