P662 Teletext 662 Aug 6 02:17:41 ———————————————————— ADVICE ——— ANOTHER WAY IN? Dear Wendy I am 22 and would like to go to university, but I only have GCSE's. Would I have to do A levels or is there another way to get in? Lesley, Hampstead Wendy replies At your age you are considered a mature student and you would not need A levels to qualify for university entrance. cont... ——————————————————————————————————1/3—— Got an education query? Write to: WENDY BERLINER: Teletext, PO Box 297 London SW6 1XT Class '95 Keyboard NCET On-LineP662 Teletext 662 Aug 6 02:14:21 ———————————————————— ADVICE ——— ANOTHER WAY IN? Wendy replies You may need to do an access course, which re-introduces people to studying again. The courses usually take a year and some can bj part-time at your local further education college. Or, you could contact a university direct. London has several new universities, former polys, that encourage mature students. cont... ——————————————————————————————————2/3—— News from the universities 666 NEW SOFTWARE ON THE MASTER p664 Class '95 Keyboard NCET On-LineP662 Teletext 662 Aug 6 02:14:07 ———————————————————— ADVICE ——— ANOTHER WAY IN? Wendy replies For details of all universities and courses consult: University Entrance - The Official Guide, priced about £12 or from a good library. You'd qualify for a grant on a degree course but not the access course. Read: Students Grants and Loans - a brief guide for higher education students 1995/6. Get a free copy from the Dept for Education 0181 533 2000. ——————————————————————————————————3/3— Education index 660 WENDY IS SORRY SHE CANNOT ENTER INTO ANY PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE Class '95 Keyboard NCET On-Line