NESCOL – North East Scotland College is our main provider of further education in the Mintlaw community, the school has excellent partnerships with the college and many of our pupils attend either on a day release mode of study or full time after leaving school.
If you feel College is for you, use the links below to find out more information.
Intro Video
Virtual Open Day from Nov 2020
Fraserburgh Campus Information
Aberdeen City Campus Information
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How to apply – Speaking to your Guidance teacher or the careers advisors, Lynne Rennie, or your subject teachers is often the first place you would look to go to before starting an application – the school and SDS has a wide range experience in supporting applications and offering advice.
SDS Contacts – Mrs Rennie – Lynne.Rennie@sds.co.uk
Skills Development Scotland Website access this to support your journey into college, find out more about the types of careers available and subjects your require.
Top tips for applying to College
Completing Your College Applications: 10 Tips
Once you’ve narrowed down the list of schools you’re interested in, complete an application for each.
Start your applications early enough to complete them by the deadlines. Deadlines are usually between January 1 and May 31st, this may be extended as more places become available or if courses are not filled. It is crucial you submit early.
Most of the mistakes on college applications are the result of not following the instructions. Don’t let this happen.
Leaving blank fields or providing incomplete responses makes it look like you weren’t paying attention. Take care to be thorough.
And after you’re done proofreading, give it to someone else to proofread! Typos on your college application are just sloppy. Ask a family member, Guidance teacher, subject teacher, careers advisor.
Admissions staff will verify the info you provide, so keep it on the up and up. Don’t exaggerate your accomplishments. Honesty is always the best policy.
Use teachers, guidance teachers, and others who know you well, both inside and outside the classroom. Give them enough time to write thoughtful and considerate recommendations, and be sure to thank them.
The personal statement is the only opportunity you have to explain why you are different from other applicants. Be original and make it personal.
You will receive a notification of your application from NESCOL – monitor your email and save that conformation email. If you dont receive, politely contact the contact.
Keep copies of your applications, your references letters, your personal statements, and all other materials that are part of the application process. You never know if something will be lost in transit.
Use your application form to help you build possible answers for an interview – be yourself and be honest.
