What a School/College Should Do?
A good school or college will provide a programme of support for its students who are applying for higher education. This will include many or all of the following:
- A library of resources, including university prospectuses and UCAS publications
- A trip to a university open day and to allow students to visit a number of Universities if timetable allows – or encourage weekend/holiday visits
- A visit to a UCAS higher education fair with stands for many or all universities
- Talks by representatives of one or more universities on general issues
- A series of sessions giving advice about the UCAS process, with training in how to use the on-line application resources
- Access to initiatives and activities such as AimHigher, Young Gifted and Talented, Masterclasses and Subject Conferences hosted and organised by Universities.
- A member of staff responsible for all this and available to provide assistance.
