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Duplicate of UCAS and Apprenticeships
Duplicate of UCAS and Apprenticeships
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How much does it cost to send a UCAS Application in 2024?
Nothing, its free
£20 for however many you choose to apply for
£27.50 for up to 5 choices
£22 for one choice and £26 for more than one choice
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For UCAS, do I have to use all my 5 choices up?
Yes
No
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What is the national minimum wage for an apprentice (current Feb 2024)?
£5.28 per hour
£6.56 per hour
There is no national minimum wage for apprentices
£8.36 per hour
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How many course choices can I include in my UCAS application?
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As many as you want
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How do I find out about apprenticeship vacancies whilst I am still in year 13?
All the above
Ask around people you know
Register on https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Keep up to date with events in college via the careers bulletin
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When do I have to decide which UCAS choice I want to go to?
You select your firm & insurance choice once you have received all offers
You choose on results day
You put them in order of preference when you apply
You are given a deadline by UCAS on TRACK – usually May – July
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How do I receive my training as an apprentice?
Any of the above
In a local college or university on a day release
Block release
Online whilst you are at work or working from home
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Can I apply for both UCAS and Conservatoires (Performing Arts Based courses)?
No you must choose
Yes, there are two separate sections on your UCAS Hub to apply for these
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Can I only apply for university or apprenticeships?
No, you can apply for both options
You must choose one or the other
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How should I decide which university and course to apply for?
Do your own research – including open events, online or in person
Pick which has the best night life
Ask family and friends what they think
Choose only the ones you have heard of
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When do I apply for accommodation for university?
When you know how much maintenance loan you will receive
When you have firmed and insured your choices
From the time when the university opens applications for accommodation
Whenever you are ready to
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How much are the student tuition fees going to cost per year for university?
Depends on your household income
£6000
£2000
£9250
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Can I apply for different types of apprenticeships?
You can apply for only one type of apprenticeship
As many as you like, each apprenticeship is a separate application
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How much maintenance money (a loan for your living costs) will you receive per year?
£12000
£9250
Everyone receives £4050
Depends on your household income, and it varies on where you live
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What should I do if I want to apply for a few different courses for UCAS?
Write one personal statement to cover all course choices
You can write different personal statements in your UCAS form
Send a separate statement to an admissions team for a different choice
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What happens if I complete my apprenticeship but no longer want to do this?
You must stay with the company who have trained you
You can only complete one apprenticeship
You can do a different apprenticeship
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Is it ok to apply to different courses at the same university?
No, don’t waste your choices on different courses at the same university
Yes, but seek advice on how best to use your choices
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What are my predicted grades?
Your progression exam result
Your teacher's judgement - based on several factors
Your minimum target grade
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When do I need to apply for apprenticeships?
After year 13, nothing gets advertised until then anyway
The company you apply to will have their own deadline for you to meet
On the last day of year 13
Same time as the UCAS deadline
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Will I have to have an interview for my course at university?
It depends on your course
Yes all courses require you to do a short interview
