Pure Potential

Frequently Asked Questions

Events

• I am a student and would like to book a place at an event, how do I do this?
  Bookings for PP: Sixth have now opened for Summer 2010. Please go to www.purepotential.org/events/booking-form for information on how to book a place. All students must book a place individually as we are unable to take group bookings. 
  
  
• Who are the events for?
  Our events are aimed at bright students from state schools. We particularly welcome (althought this does not affect the selection process) students who have gone to schools with a poor record of getting students into a wide range of universities; who have parents with little or no experience of higher education; who come from an inner city school; who are in receipt of EMA or who have little support in general with regards to university applications.

• I am not sure whether I want to go to university. Can I still apply for a place at one of the events?
  Absolutely, though we do of course hope that we can convince you to apply! These events are about raising aspirations. For some students that will mean inspiring them to consider a wider range of courses and institutions, for others it will involve discussing the benefits of higher education. You can get so much from these events, wherever you are in the decision making process. Please visit the section of the website that discusses the benefits of higher education.

• Isn't it a bit early to be thinking about all of this? Applying is months away!
  It is never too soon to start. Many students don't realise that the deadline for applying to study Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine (at any institution) or to study at Oxford and Cambridge is mid-October. Your personal statement has to be prepared and perfected, your school reference written, your choices made. Remember that many universities start making offers as soon as they receive applications, so it would be dangerous (and wrong) to assume that if the deadlines are in January that this is when the universities will begin to make decisions.
  The main reason for starting to think about this now, however, is so that you can make the right decisions. This applies to course and university choice and even whether you go at all. Few decisions you make in your life will be as important as this one, so give yourself some time to make it!

• I am a teacher and would like to make a group booking for several students. Is this possible?
  Each student is required to register individually. However, if you would like to reserve places for your students at a PP: Sixth event, then please email Binda or call her on 020 7122 1223. She will be able to let you know which students from your school have booked, or provisionally reserve places for you.

• I am a member of staff, or parent accompanying students to an event, do I need to book a place?
  No, it is not necessary for teachers or parents to book a place at our events, but please contact Binda and let her know you are coming.

• I receive a full scholarship to a private school. Can I still apply?
  Unfortunately not. Well done though, for having won such a competitive scholarship. Pure Potential was established to assist those who have not had access to the information needed to make strong university applications.
  

• Are travel expenses paid?
  No, we do not provide travel expenses, however attending the event is free of charge. 

• What should I bring with me?
  Two very important things: a pen and a packed lunch.
  
• Is there a dress code?
  No, there is no dress code, so please dress as you consider appropriate and feel comfortable in.

• Why are some fields in the event booking form mandatory?
  Please note that all information is for monitoring purposes only, it will remain completely anonymous and will not be used in the selection process. Pure Potential has sought advice from higher education organisations and advisory boards who have suggested that some questions must be asked in order to ascertain factors involved in higher education decisions. From this anonymous information collected Pure Potential hopes to help as many students as possible with their higher education needs.

• Event timings?
  Events begin at 10.00, so please arrive by 9.45am. The day finishes at 3.00pm.

• Can I bring a friend?
  To attend an event you must have booked a place at a Pure Potential event. If you would like your friend to attend, then please tell them to book prior to the event online as you did.

• Can my parents come?
  Yes, parents and teachers are welcome to join.

• Can I come to more than one event?
  No, you will not need to come to more than one event as you will receive all the information you require from one event.

• I haven't received a ticket or any details - what will happen next?
  If you reached the end of the booking form, you have definitely got a place! Nearer the time of the event you will be contacted via email and text, and all information required will be available on the website.

• Should I bring a packed lunch?
  Yes. Lunch is not provided, although food will be available to purchase at the university campus.

• I would like to unsubscribe
  In the unlikely event that you have not found our free online services of help and you wish to unsubcribe, please contact Binda with your username and email address.

• Can I receive a copy of the presentations used at our Summer Events?
  If you would like a copy of our presentation on student finance, writing your personal statement and other aspects of the application process, please email Binda. The presentations will only be available after the event.
  
  

Using the Website

• How do I change my username?
  If you'd like to change your username all you need to do is go into your Account Settings in My Hompage under the orange Personal section and change it to whatever you like - you need to be logged in to do this!

• I have lost my password. What can I do?
  First of all, check your inbox and junkmail. Everyone that registers is sent a confirmation email with your login details (email and password). If you still can’t find it, you need to click on 'Lost password' on the top right hand corner of the screen. We'll then email you a new password, which you can keep or change to a more memorable password.

If you have any further questions on using the website please contact Binda.