Why study art...?

New students - welcome !!

You made it ! Congratulations on your GCSE results ...we're open for enrolment & ready to see you from 12.15. 

Come in at the appointment time on your letter & bring your results slip with you. If you didn't get the results you hoped for, come & chat - we'll help you find the right course for you at Ashton Sixth form college. (did we mention that we're officially Number 1 in the area for the past 3 years running ?? ) 

CELEBRATE ...!

What if.....

Results are almost here again . But what if ...

• I get the grades !! - Whooppee, celebrate !!  or.......
• I just miss out on the Grades for my Art Uni choice ? 

Firstly, check your UCAS account & its status. Many Unis won't update their offers until the friday (which is an awful wait I know...but breathe..) . If the offer has been withdrawn as you didn't meet the grade, ring the admissions team to check & talk to them. They may offer you a place on a parallel course, or they may ask you back for a further interview. 

IF you really can't get to your first choice, check your insurance choice. It could turn out to be the best thing..after all you liked the course enough to choose it as the insurance.  

Check clearing (check even before the results are out as lists are published already). Be open minded and ring the Unis to speak to them about the course content. Email your course tutors for advice. 

Please remember that there are no Art "re-marks" for A'level . 

• What if......I get the grades but change my mind ...? 

Ask why you've changed your mind ...

Are you just nervous (that's normal ). Breathe and talk to your parents / friends / other people who have been through the same journey. 

Have you been working and earning money over summer & you feel this is the way to go ? If you are serious about this, maybe you can "defer" your course for a year to give you breathing space ? Ring the Uni & ask their advice.

• What if I didn't apply to Uni & I really now want to go ? 

Firstly, move fast ! Check the Uni course & decide which ones will be suitable . Ring them & find out what their admissions policy is . You will need to go through clearing but you could always apply as a late admission to a Foundation course and then go to Uni next year. 

Prep a portfolio (if its an Art course) & check your Personal Statement. Ask the Uni if you can come & show them your work...be cheeky !