The Grammar School for Girls Wilmington

To aid decision making, Year 12 students and their parents/guardians attend the Higher Education Information Evening at school and students visit the annual HE Convention at Kent University.

Students are introduced to the ‘Decision Making Grid’, produced by Mr Bryan Doyle of Connexions. This is a useful tool and gives the opportunity for you to list your personal criteria and match the courses, universities and colleges to it. This should help you to refine your choices - remember you can apply for a maximum of five courses on your UCAS form.

You need to think carefully about your own personal preferences. Here are some suggestions:

• What grades does the course require?
• How far away from home do I want to go?
• What reputation does the University have for my subject?
• What are the facilities like for my subject?
• What have previous graduates gone on to do?
• Will I get accommodation in my first year?
• Will I have to cook my own meals in my first year?
• Does the University have a good night life?
• Is it a campus University?
• Do I want to live in a large city?
• Will I be able to pursue my interests/hobbies?
• What is the social life like?
• Will I get the opportunity to go abroad as part of the course?
• Is it a sandwich course?
• How will I be assessed - continuous assessment or end of course/module exams?
• How much will the fees cost me and what financial support (including bursaries) will be available?
• How much will my accommodation cost?