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			Q: How do I apply? | 
		
			| A: You can get application forms from the careers office, the careers fair or local colleges or you can apply online for many of them. | 
		
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			Q: Can I apply to more than one college? | 
		
			| A: Yes- it is advisable to apply for  2 or 3 different places with different requirements, so you have a back-up plan if you don’t get the grades you need. | 
		
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			Q: When should I apply for college/sixth form? | 
		
			| A: October/November onwards - some colleges have a deadline of the end of December. | 
		
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			Q: How can I book a careers interview for unbiased information and guidance? | 
		
			| A: See the careers office in the Library to book an appointment. | 
		
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			Q: Should I check up on times and dates of open evenings/days before going to any of them? | 
		
			| A: Yes- look on the organisations’ website; dates and times sometimes change. | 
		
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			Q: When should I apply for an apprenticeship? | 
		
			| A: Immediately after Christmas break in Year 11.  Always apply for a college course as a back-up. |