Higher Education
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Partnerships
Altrincham College has excellent links with universities, particularly with local institutions such as: the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of Huddersfield, Edge Hill University and UA92. We work in collaboration in order to inspire our students and provide them with the necessary information to complete a successful UCAS application. This ranges from organising university visits, delivering workshops and providing guidance on the university application process.
Widening Participation
For students who meet the entry requirements, we fully support and encourage them to apply for university widening participation programmes. Such schemes help students who meet specific background and academic criteria to take their first steps towards higher education. Examples of such programmes include:
- Access Manchester and Manchester Access Programme (University of Manchester)
- First Generation Scheme (Manchester Metropolitan University)
- Social Mobility Foundation
- The Sutton Trust
Preparing for Higher Education
Below is a sample of activities, events and sessions designed to inform and educate students about Higher Education.
| Month | Year 12 |
Year 13 |
| September |
Talks on university access programmes. Students selected for the Aspire 6 group. |
UCAS Refresher and application guidance session |
| October | Post-18 Options 1:1’s |
Personal Statement 1:1's Oxbridge deadline |
| November | Post-18 Options 1:1’s |
University interviews session UCAS assembly: university offers and interviews Personal Statement 1:1's |
| December |
Applying to University and Apprenticeships session |
University interview practise 1:1 School deadline for UCAS applications |
| January |
Parents’ Evening (universities present) EPQ introduction |
Student Finance session with MMU Parents’ Evening (universities present) |
| February | Student Finance applications open | |
| March |
Work Experience Week UCAS Exhibition |
Deadline for universities to make offers |
| April | ||
| May |
Post 18 Information Evening (students and parents) |
Deadline for responding to offers UCAS Clearing and Adjustment session – ‘Preparing for Results Day’ |
| June | Register with UCAS | |
| July |
University visits Personal Statement writing session Applying through UCAS session |
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| August | A Level Results Day guidance |
