UCAS
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Event / Activity |
Timing | Year Group |
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| Pathways Analysis on Entry to 6th Form: All students are interviewed and fill in a form to identify aspirations. Course checking for key groups of professional destinations, e.g. medical, clinical, scientific, engineering, etc. | September | Year 12 |
| 6th Form Parents Information Evening Introductory information given to parents and students. Please also see website and 6th Form Handbook. | September | Year 12 |
| Professional Direction Key Groups Key professional pathway groups are identified e.g future medics, engineers etc. Aim Higher opportunities are then directed as appropriate. | October | Year 12 |
| UCAS Parents Information Session Introduction for Year 12. FInance for Year 13. | October | Year 12 & 13 |
| Extensive Programme of Aim Higher University Events Some generic and some course / career specific. | October (Year 12). Then on-going. | Year 12 & 13 |
UCAS Guidance Programme On-going series of UCAS workshops delivered through extended tutor sessions, including:
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October (Year 12). Then on-going. | Year 12 & 13 |
| University Aspire Programme Oxbridge and Russell Group support programme. | November (Year 12). Then ongoing. | Year 12 & 13 |
| DIrections and Destination University and careers workshops at CBSC. | March | Year 12 & 13 |
| Surrey UCAS Convention Largest university convention: hundreds of university stands and relevant workshops. | March | Year 12 |
| UCAS Day (1) Registration and entering key information to UCAS. | June | Year 12 |
| Departmental References Following registration subject teachers commence writing subject references. Deadline: September (Year 13) | June | Year 12 |
| Open Days Students are actively encouraged to attend Open Days. Most Year 12’s start this process in the latter stages of Year 12 when they have a clearer picture of university goals. Many Open Days occur on Saturday’s or in the holidays: students are permitted 3 school days off to attend Open Days. Permission must be sought in advance. Further information in the 6th Form Handbook. | June to July | Year 12 |
| Sussex University Trip Tour of campus and personal statement workshop. | July | Year 12 |
| UCAS Day (2) Personal statement workshops. | July | Year 12 |
| PUSH Workshop External provider workshop. | July | Year 12 |
| UCAS References Completed Following completion of subject references, personal tutors will complete UCAS references and upload to UCAS. | September - October | Year 13 |
| Advised Deadline for UCAS Applications The school strongly advise that students complete their applications by October half term in Year 13. There is strong evidence to suggest that students who apply early get quicker, and in some cases, more competitive offers. | October Half Term | Year 13 |
| Official UCAS Deadline | January | Year 13 |
University Finance Due to it’s personal nature the school is not not directly involved in students applications for finance, however there are a number of opportunities for advice and guidance:
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February | Year 13 |
| Offer Acceptance Prior to accepting offers, students are required to liaise with subject teachers and UCAS co-ordinator to ensure firm and insurance offers are viable and strategic. This process is supported by final collection of predicted grades to aid student choices. Deadline for acceptance is in May | March | Year 13 |
| Post Results Support The UCAS co-ordinator and members of the 6th Form team will be available to support UCAS students on results day and the days following. | August | Year 13 |