Checklist
Here’s a list of questions you should be thinking about. If
you can answer these questions you’re on track to make an informed
choice about Doncaster College. If not, we can help you find the
answers.
1. What are your reasons for applying to
Doncaster College?
2. Why have you picked the course stated on your
application form?
3. Which career/ job do you hope to go in to in the
future?
4. Have you had a careers interview with a Connexions
adviser Yes /
No
5. What do you already know about the course(s) you have
chosen?
6.Do you know what the entry requirements are for your
course(s)? Yes / No
7. Do you know which qualification leads on from the course
you have chosen? Yes / No
8. Do you know how the course is assessed?– eg exams/
coursework/ modular/ work-based
9. Have you attended an open day at college? Yes /
No
10. Have you submitted an application form to college or been
invited to a departmental interview? Yes / No
11. Do you have any difficulties with basic skills (English/
Maths/IT) If so please state
12. Do you have a learning difficulty? Please describe so that
we can put support in place for you.
13. Do you know what financial support is available for you to
come to college? Yes/ No
14. Does your course have high costs of equipment for which you
may need assistance ie hair/ beauty/ art/ catering
Yes / No
15. Do you know if your course if very popular and when you
should apply? Yes / No
16. Do you have a back up plan if you don’t get a place on the
course you want? Yes/ No
17. Do you know what happens after you submit an application
form? Yes/ No
18. Did you know that for some apprenticeships ie
construction / plumbing you need to find your own employer?
19. Do you know about the support services at college that can
help you? Yes/ No