New intro into Higher Education

Multiple Choice

Which of the following areas does Kelly Langley support as part of the Careers and Employability Team?

• Practical Construction Trades

• Animal Care and Equine

• Business, IT, Accounts and Travel and Tourism

• Health and Social Care

Open Ended

Why is it important for students to learn about careers and employability from an early stage?

Multiple Choice

Which team members are responsible for providing information, advice, and guidance relating to career paths?

• Katherine Wilkes and Ceri Wood

• Sarah Kikayi and Anna Hewson

• Only Katherine Wilkes

• Only Anna Hewson

Open Ended

How do the roles of Sarah Kikayi and Anna Hewson differ in supporting students at the Careers Zone?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following resources can students access on the Careers Zone page under the Student Hub on ItsLearning?

• Work Placements and Employability

• Sports Activities

• Library Catalog

• Student Accommodation

Open Ended

What options do you have when this course finishes?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are possible next steps after finishing your course, according to the presentation?

• University

• Gap Year

• Employment

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Based on the chart shown, who tends to earn the most at all ages: graduates, apprentices, A-level holders, or GCSE holders?

• Graduates

• Apprentices

• A-level holders

• GCSE holders

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason for pursuing higher education?

• Increase earning potential

• Required for profession

• Travel opportunities

• Experience student life

Open Ended

What are some important factors to consider when choosing a university or higher education provider?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors are mentioned as important when choosing a university or higher education provider?

• Course of interest

• Location

• Cost of living

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Why might someone need to take an admissions test when applying for higher education?

• To assess language skills for all courses

• It is usually required for medicine or law

• To check sports ability

• It is required for all undergraduate degrees

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way university entry requirements can be expressed?

• UCAS Tariff

• Course grades

• Combination of both

• Personal statement

Multiple Choice

What should you do if you are uncertain about meeting the entry requirements for a university course?

• Wait until results day

• Email the admissions department

• Ignore the requirements

• Ask your friends

Open Ended

Describe how you would use the UCAS website to find university entry requirements for a specific course.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are commonly listed as qualification requirements for university entry?

• UCAS Tariff

• A level grades

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma

• Work experience

Multiple Select

Which types of financial support are available to students according to the presentation?

• Tuition fee loan

• Maintenance loan

• Additional support for disabled students

• Private bank loan

Multiple Choice

Which website can you use to check your eligibility for student finance in England?

• www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator

• www.ucas.com

• www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk

• www.careerszone.com

Open Ended

Explain why making comparisons is an important part of the research process when choosing higher education options.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be found on the UCAS Hub?

• Personal statement builder

• Student finance calculator

• Research log in handout

• Copycatch

Open Ended

List two key requirements for a personal statement as outlined in the guidance.

Open Ended

What could you include in a personal statement?

Open Ended

Explain how your career aspirations can be linked to the course you are applying for, and why this connection is important when marketing yourself.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a suggested component for marketing yourself according to the diagram?

• Personal hobbies unrelated to the course

• Reasons for choosing course

• Knowledge of course/subject

• Employment, work experience, volunteering

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's session, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about regarding the Careers and Employability Team?

Multiple Choice

What are some of the different subject areas supported by the Careers and Employability Team at Hopwood Hall College?

• Business, IT, Accounts, and Travel and Tourism

• Practical Construction Trades and Engineering

• Animal Care, Early Years, and Health and Social Care

• All of the above