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This assignment will be divided into 4 tasks. The word count should be 1,500 words (+/- 10%) in total and all tasks presented as one portfolio of evidence. Task 1: Analyse the nature of higher education study and, using a range of sources, provide information about the entry requirements for your chosen higher education course. Guidance: Do not simply rely upon the websites for your chosen higher education establishment. Consider what other say about each of these courses, e.g. Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). Compare and contrast these establishments. AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 4.3 Task 2: Produce a detailed UCAS statement. Guidance: This statement should meet the UCAS requirements and outline your strengths and areas for development. State clearly why you have chosen the particular course and what qualities, skills and attributes you could bring to it. AC 2.1, 2.2 Task 3: Preparing for interview questions Guidance: For this task you should consider the types of questions you may be asked at interview. Develop a minimum of 10 questions with appropriate answers. AC 3.2 Task 4: Chart Guidance: Produce a chart that details your strengths and weaknesses in relation to academic qualities. Link this to any barriers and practical problems that you can foresee and outline how these could be overcome. AC 4.1, 4.2 There will be one final submission deadline that will encompass all tasks. |
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Assignment Title |
Higher Education Preparation Portfolio |
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1.1 |
Use information sources to research Higher Education courses. |
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Analyse processes and procedures necessary to gain entry to Higher Education. |
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Analyse information on Higher Education courses and make appropriate realistic choices. |
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Complete an application form with excellent attention to detail, meeting a given deadline. |
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Summarise and evaluate personal experiences, achievement and goals and communicate these clearly in a personal statement. |
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Conduct further personal research into courses at relevant institutions. |
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Prepare provisional answers to anticipated questions, making excellent use of previous experience and recent study. |
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Analyse the personal and academic qualities needed for successful study in Higher Education. |
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Explain likely practical problems and barriers in moving to higher education and seek strategies for overcoming these. |
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Analyse the nature of study in Higher Education. |
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Assignment Title |
Higher Education Preparation Portfolio |
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QU025532 |
Preparation for Higher Education |
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AC 1.1 |
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AC 1.2 |
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AC 1.3 |
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AC 2.1 |
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AC 2.2 |
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AC 3.1 |
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AC 3.2 |
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AC 4.1 |
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AC 4.2 |
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AC 4.3 |
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