Your Care & Support - Yeovil College

Frequently Asked QuestionsI’m not able to come to the Information Evenings.Can I come at another time?Of course! You can contact us any time in the year for a campustour or a chat about the courses we have on offer. Just call theCollege on 01935 423921 for more details.I’m really nervous about starting college!You are not on your own! It is an anxious time for students whohave spent a long time at secondary school and who are nowembarking on new experiences at college. We ensure that yourtime at College is exciting, productive and rewarding and we havean excellent track record in helping new students settle in quickly.I can’t decide on a course – who can I ask for help?There are lots of people who you can ask for help whendiscussing choices after school. Your Head of House/Year, Tutor,Careers Teacher or Careers Adviser will be able to help you toselect the most appropriate course. Don’t forget that you canalso call us too. Contact the Customer Liaison and EnrolmentTeam on 01935 423921 for help and advice.When and how can I apply?You can apply from 20 September 2012. Applications areaccepted on a first come, first served basis, so apply early to havea better chance of getting on the course you really want. Receiptof your application will be acknowledged and, once processed,you will be invited for a first interview. Daytime interviews takeplace at local schools and evening interviews are at the maincollege campus in Yeovil. Interviews begin in November 2012 forcourses starting the following year.Application forms are available from your Careers Teacher,careers offices in Somerset and Dorset, from the CollegeReception and the College website, www.yeovil.ac.uk.Two copies havealso been included at the end of this prospectus.This means you can practice before filling out your final form.Completed application forms should be handed in to your schoolor directly to the College. If you have already left school, pleasesend it to the College’s Customer Liaison and Enrolment Team.I left school a while ago, will a reference from an employerbe acceptable?Yes. Please add the details on your application form. You willalso need to have evidence of previous examination resultsalready obtained, although mature applicants have more flexibleentry requirements.Can I apply online?Yes. You can apply online at www.yeovil.ac.ukWhat if I don’t get the grades I need?Use the entry requirements in this prospectus to help you makea realistic decision on the course(s) you could study with us.If your actual examination results are not what you expected,or you have changed your mind, we can discuss the optionsopen to you. Call us on 01935 423921.Can I get financial help whilst studying?Yes. For more information, please turn to page 96 or visitwww.yeovil.ac.uk106For further information, please contact the College on 01935 423921 or visit www.yeovil.ac.uk. All information correct at time of print.