Med-View 2012 at Kings
‘Academic writing and speaking essential for degree level study’
THIS IS THE MESSAGE from uni- versities following release of the most recent UCAS summary report for last year’s undergraduate entry at Septem- ber 2011.
With increased application numbers to uni- versity, both UCAS (the organisation which processes the student applications) and the universities themselves are becoming increas- ingly concerned about the standards of written English in UCAS application forms; in par- ticular the crucial personal statements, which are pivotal in the decision-making process for consideration in making conditional offers.
Applicant numbers outweigh available places by far.
Students are expected to be able to demon-
strate an acceptable level of writing for aca- demic purposes at the point of application. Those who receive conditional offers of places will be expected to further prove their ability to write and speak academically at the point of taking entrance examinations (for more aca- demically challenging and rigorous courses such as medicine, engineering and law; the most competitive - with applicant numbers far outweighing available places), or at the point of interview.
Poor academic writing and speech No. 1 reason for rejection
Reports suggest that the main reason why students are rejected following taking entrance examinations and/or attending university in- terviews (at more than 80%) is because of insufficient ability in speaking or writing for academic purposes at ‘point of entry’. The sec- ond reason being; ‘clear evdence that the stu- dent does not fully understand the course for which they have applied, what is entailed, the expectations required or where the degree qualification can lead to’ according to a lec- turer at UCL.
Workshops on university-level academic writing and speaking
at Kingston University is running a workshop aimed at Year 12/13 students, introducing them to academic writing and speaking at university level. Students will have the opportunity to bring along a piece of their own writing and receive constructive feedback, and to ask aca- demics questions about their work and what is expected of them at university level. The first session is planned for Tuesday 17th April and will take place on campus in the early evening. Places are limited to 40 on a firstcome first served basis. Please encourage your child to attend this workshop. It could mean the differ-
With this in mind a collaboration of lecturers Other university news ence between a firm offer or a rejection.
THE ACCESSHE 10:10 project is scheduled to start next term, which targets Year 10 students who currently show potential in achieving AAB at A level if they continue in their outstand- ing performance. These students will enjoy face to face con-
tact with undergraduate student ambassadors currently studying subjects that our students have shown an interest in. They will facilitate a project of learning and investigation by the students, which will lead to a formal presen- tation event at a top London university in the summer, where they will receive a certificate in recognition of their hard work and commit- ment.
10 AccessHE news
THE ACCESSHE and Brightside E- mentoring programme has started for ten lucky Year 10 students who have been given their own personal mentor from a London university who shares the same interests, dreams and aspira- tions as them.
Sustained safe and secure Over the next few months by maintaining
a sustained, safe and secure on-line relation- ship, mentees and mentors will cover study skills, uni life, course and career options and student finance during their e-mentoring jour- ney. Fun activities and articles are provided on the special website all aimed at enthusing and enlightening the mentees. Gaps in their knowl- edge will be filled.
Quest to exceed
After only a few days almost every student mentee had made contact with their mentor and are continuing to do so regularly; with Karishma Kapoor, Dhamen Khanna and Shirwa Farah clocking up lots of minutes of worthwhile time, in their curiosity and quest to exceed all expectations when it comes to GCSE time next year. Read more about this from the students themselves in next term’s newsletter and school magazine.
Karine Waldron
CHINMAY PATEL from Year 12 continues to lead in his determination to enter into medicine next year, with an impressive list of extra-curricular university experiences he is currently involved in, as well as holding down a part time job, he is without doubt a role model to others.
He has been successful in his application
for the highly sought-after Med-View 2012 At Kings College London and will describe his intensive three day experience during the Easter holidays in next term’s newsletter and school magazine.
Annually just 30 places are fought for UK- wide; this course being so highly regarded by medical schools that successful completion puts participants ahead of the competition in gaining a place at medical school in the future.
We wish him the very best of luck.
Three apprentices to City VISHNUGA RAVEENDRAN, Shirwa Farah and Gaganpreet Bangar are all set to go to City University on March 26th for an exciting four day Business Enterprise Spring School packed with different activities.
Working with stars from hit TV series The Apprentice, visiting Thorpe Park to learn about their marketing and promotion strategies and taking part in an interactive financial trad- ing game, are just some examples of what’s in store for them.
This is a unique opportunity to experience university life and to find out more about studying business at university. Watch out for their news next term!
Next term – read news on even more university experiences including: Impe- rial’s STEM enrichment programme, UCL’s careers conferences, work shad- owing in a particle physics department at Queen Mary, a taster in dentistry, Kingston university aspiration days, the Kings Lecture series and much more....
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