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Sixth Form Community 1: supporting one another Getting the Grades video (5 mins) - students share how they came to realise that supporting each other was they key to success More Details
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Work Experience 1 - Finding Work Experience A-Level students discuss how they sourced their own work experience and share tips for other students Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
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Work Experience 3 - The Value of Work Experience A-Level students share their experiences while on work experience and the key-takeaways from it Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
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Personal Statement 1: The Process - video Video (6 mins) - Students discuss how they approached writing the personal statement, how many drafts, don't waffle, use evidence in the new personal statement format Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 1 - MOTIVATION FOR THE COURSE VIDEO Getting the grades (5 mins) video - lots of advice from students about showing motivation for the course in the new personal statement format Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
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Visiting Universities 1: Visiting early and choosing where to go Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - emphasis on booking early and as many as you can, being organised, sharing lifts, what to do when you get there Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Visiting Universities 2: Visiting Firm and Insurance Universities Getting the Grades video (5 mins) - although many studnets get their Firm choice, lots get insurance or clearing: so visiting insurance choices is important Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Applying to Oxford and Cambridge video Getting the grades video 6 mins featuring advice and experiences from applicants who received an Oxbridge offer Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Oxbridge Interviews: advice from successful applicants Getting the Grades video (6 mins) students discuss their expience and approaches to their interview - all received an offer. More Details
Medicine: advice for those applying - video Video (5 mins) students reflect on reasons for applying, personal statement, work experience and selection tests More Details
Starting university: Budgeting at university - video Video (5 mins) students in their first year at university pass on advice about managing money Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Starting University: preparation and arrival Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on how they prepared for university and pass on tips for your first day at university. Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
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Next Steps 1: Considering an apprenticeship (5 mins) Video (5 mins) Students share the reasons why they applied for an apprenticeship More Details
Next steps 2: Choosing and finding apprenticeships (6 mins) Students share the various stages of applying for digital technology apprenticeships - features mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Next steps 3: Applying for apprenticeships - video (7 mins) Getting the Grades video: Students share their experiences of securing a top apprenticeship Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
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Looking ahead: making the most of sixth form video Getting the Grades Video (5 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what sixth formers can do to prepare for university Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Results day 1: The day before - video Students share their experience and advice about waiting for their A Level results Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
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