{"id":4342,"date":"2020-04-23T15:25:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T14:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/LourdesSecondarySchool\/?p=4342"},"modified":"2020-04-23T15:25:11","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T14:25:11","slug":"for-the-attention-of-summer-leavers-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/LourdesSecondarySchool\/2020\/04\/23\/for-the-attention-of-summer-leavers-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"For the attention of Summer Leavers 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are intending to leave school in Summer 2020, and you haven\u2019t already done so, could you please make sure that you contact either Miss Blain or Ann or Gerry from SDS to let us know what you have applied for or the courses that you have accepted. If you still need help to make applications please let us know and we can support you.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Miss Blain- gw17blainlisa@glow.sch.uk<\/span><\/div>\n
Ann Dunlop- Ann.dunlop@sds.co.uk<\/span><\/div>\n
Gerry Carroll- Gerrard.carroll@sds.co.uk<\/span><\/div>\n
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For those who have had offers confirmed from college or university please look carefully at the information below.<\/span><\/div>\n
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As a new Higher Education student we understand that\u00a0you may feel you are missing out\u00a0 on information sessions which can be frustrating, you may also be apprehensive about your first day at your chosen College or University\u00a0 but be assured that teams from all our Higher Education partners have been working and preparing\u00a0 responses to any questions you may have, \u00a0some also have a frequently asked questions section on their websites.\u00a0<\/span>These FAQs will be updated on a regular basis \u00a0and provide a good general source of information<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The following links will be useful and keep you informed and updated:<\/span><\/p>\n

To make a firm choice through UCAS and accept an offer<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In order to confirm your selected course after an offer has been made please visit:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/undergraduate\/after-you-apply\/types-offer\/replying-your-ucas-undergraduate-offers<\/a>
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Glasgow Caledonian University<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

If you have applied to Glasgow Caledonian University please use the Universities web page which will help with any questions you may have<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.gcu.ac.uk\/study\/undergraduate\/<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n

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University of Glasgow<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

There are several resources you can access for more information on the University of Glasgow.<\/p>\n

For a student-led virtual tour of the campus please see the link below:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.gla.ac.uk\/explore\/visit\/<\/a><\/p>\n

You can also access UniBuddy which is a platform which allows perspective students to speak to current students from a wide range of different subjects, as well as staff members:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.gla.ac.uk\/study\/studentlife\/askastudent\/<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a great platform for engaging with current students in an informal way but also for speaking to staff. Your Parents\/guardians can also use it should they have any questions.<\/p>\n

If you have our Summer School as part of your offer from UofG, the programme will be running online this year. You will receive more information about this in due course but if you have any queries please email:\u00a0wpsummerschool@glasgow.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

For the most up-to-date information make sure to follow the University and the Widening Participation team on our Twitter and Instagram accounts: @ uofglasgow and @UofGWP. These accounts are updated on a regular basis and include information on our programmes, as well as information on scholarships and provide a great insight into life at UofG!<\/p>\n

If you took part in any of our pre-entry programmes (e.g. Top-Up, Reach, Access to a Career, etc.) remember you can email our staff at any point with any questions.<\/p>\n

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University of Stirling<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

The University of Stirling\u2019s has a wide range of resources and support available for our applicants.<\/p>\n

All of the resources in our Virtual Undergraduate Applicant Day are still available to view online, applicants can also get in contact with any of the academic and student services teams through this site.<\/p>\n

Our website is also full of helpful information on all aspects of student life at Stirling, and there is a dedicated webpage of next steps in the application process\u00a0https:\/\/www.stir.ac.uk\/study\/undergraduate\/after-you-apply\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There is a range of additional support available for widening access students. The team are happy to offer support via email or over the phone, this can be arranged by emailing\u00a0realiseyourpotential@stir.ac.uk<\/a>. More information on our widening participation activity can be found on our website\u00a0https:\/\/www.stir.ac.uk\/study\/undergraduate\/widening-participation\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/b>University of Strathclyde<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

The University of Strathclyde is organising a series of virtual Applicant events that will take place later in April, the University will contact all offer holders to provide further details about what will be on offer and when. The events will enable offer holders to experience a virtual campus tour, and access further information on student life at Strathclyde, including academic programme information, accommodation and life in Glasgow. There will also be an opportunity to chat to academic and support staff and student ambassadors.<\/p>\n

For further information and guidance for our offer holders on the current situation please visit<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.strath.ac.uk\/coronavirus\/enquirersapplicantsofferholdersagents\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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University of the West of Scotland (UWS)<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

UWS has decided to postpone the Offer Holder Sessions that had been planned over the next few weeks, but will contact students when they \u00a0are in a position to re-arrange the events. In the meantime, they \u00a0have launched a dedicated area on the \u00a0website for offer holders which provides the opportunity to experience a \u00a0campus experiences, alongside more information on student life at UWS and financial advice. \u00a0Should you have any specific questions UWS have asked that you\u00a0please contact UWS at\u00a0ask@uws.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or on 0800 027<\/u>\u00a01000.<\/p>\n

The offer holder campus pages are at:<\/u><\/p>\n

Paisley\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.uws.ac.uk\/study\/welcome-to-our-paisley-campus\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Lanarkshire\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.uws.ac.uk\/study\/welcome-to-our-lanarkshire-campus\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Ayr\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.uws.ac.uk\/study\/welcome-to-our-ayr-campus\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Dumfries\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0https:\/\/www.uws.ac.uk\/study\/welcome-to-our-dumfries-campus\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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Clyde College<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Conditional Offers<\/b><\/p>\n

Curriculum Support Administrators (CSA) and Admissions staff will be sending out new updated conditional offers based on information we already have from Senior Lecturers.<\/p>\n

Entry Criteria \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Admissions have been communicating with Senior Lecturers requesting updates on any applications which require entry requirements to be met.\u00a0 Applicants may have a phone interviews or be given a direct offers if this is required.<\/p>\n

Keep Warm messages<\/b><\/p>\n

We will be sending out messages to applicants at different stages of the application process \u2013 with general info to keep them connected with the college and contact details should they have any questions.<\/p>\n

Internal Progression<\/b><\/p>\n

Internal conditional offers will be given for any courses\/students where this has not already taken place.<\/p>\n

However, If you are aware that there is a particular situation where you know a learner is feeling anxious about their application and doesn\u2019t know where to turn or what to do \u2013 please let me know and we can ensure that any anxieties are dealt with.<\/p>\n

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City of Glasgow College<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk\/studying-city\/information-new-students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information for New Students.<\/p>\n

As a new student, this is sure to be an exciting time for you! This Student Induction and Guidance Section will take you through everything you need to know and provide you with some useful information, to help make your start as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.<\/p>\n

www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n

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https:\/\/www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk\/studying-city\/student-funding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Student Funding | City of Glasgow College<\/a><\/p>\n

Funding Explained. If you\u2019re a Scottish student at a further education college in Scotland, you usually don\u2019t pay fees. In addition, you can also receive help with the cost of studying, including living and travel costs, course materials and childcare.<\/p>\n

www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

FOCUS West<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

For FOCUS West, you can still log on to\u00a0 FOCUS Point web resource,\u00a0https:\/\/www.focuspoint.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

FOCUS point is being added to\u00a0 daily,<\/p>\n

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Scottish Government<\/u><\/b><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

The Scottish Government have set up a new Student Information website which links to all colleges which may be helpful:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.studentinformation.gov.scot\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Student Awards Agency Scotland SASS<\/u><\/b>\u00a0\u2013https:\/\/www.saas.gov.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

This web site gives loads on information on what funding is available to you if you are going to University or to a college to study and HNC or HND \u2013 first of all you have to register<\/p>\n

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  1. Create an account using\u00a0SAAS Account Registration<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Once you\u2019ve registered, you\u2019ll receive an email with a link to activate your account. The link will take you to a page confirming that your account is active with a link to the login page.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. You’ll get the option to apply for funding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As well as applying for your funding, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • check how your application is doing<\/span><\/li>\n
    • view your award notice<\/span><\/li>\n
    • review or update\u00a0the details we hold for you by using the services within your online account<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      You will need to complete an online\u00a0application<\/b>\u00a0by the required deadline with the Student Awards Agency Scotland (\u00a0SAAS<\/b>\u00a0). You can make your\u00a0funding application<\/b>\u00a0from April 2020 onwards. We advise you to make your\u00a0application<\/b>\u00a0early and by 30 June 2020 to ensure that your\u00a0funding<\/b>\u00a0is in place for the start of the session<\/p>\n

      Please get in touch should you require further help or support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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