University application process
The University Application Process
The process of applying to university can be complicated and overwhelming. We make sure that you are supported and can submit your very best application by assisting in the following areas:
- University application completion
- Mock interviews
- Additional subject-specific reading
- Sessions with University Admissions Counsellors/Tutors from many of the world’s best universities, including Cambridge, Oxford and MIT
- Guaranteed work-experience placement support if your application requires it
- Specialist support for students aspiring to top 10 universities, or competitive career paths
- Our staff are always on hand to answer your questions and provide advice on the university process. If you are unsure of anything, you can meet with your Personal Tutor or Higher Education Advisors outside of timetabled hours and feel confident that you are always supported.
| A level year 1 | A level year 2 or UFP |
| September | |
|---|---|
Induction week Introduction to the higher education department and services available | Induction week Oxbridge College advice Oxbridge open days, USA College day Personal statements completed SAT and ACT Tests (USA Colleges Only) |
| October | |
Careers fair to begin university and careers thinking University fair | Oxbridge candidate mock interviews Oxbridge/Medicine application deadline UKCAT admissions tests for Medics LNAT admissions tests for Law USA applications University fair |
| November / December | |
USA applicants identified Preparation for mock exams | BMAT admissions test for Medical Degree Oxbridge interviews UCAS workshop UCAS applications completed (non- Oxbridge applicants) |
| January / February | |
Introduction to UCAS* and the application process Oxbridge students identified Medic UK work experience Prospects (matches students’ interests and abilities to courses available) or Stamford Test | January start University Foundation Programme students complete UCAS applications UCAS deadline 15 January Examinations |
| March / April | |
Prospects report results and interpretation Personal tutors work with students on their personal statements Open days arranged to gain a taste of university life University fair | Students given conditional offers Confirm university firm and insurance choices University fair |
| May / June | |
Preparation for USA university applications Examinations Medic UK work experience | Examinations |
| July / August | |
Medic home country work experience Oxbridge open days Internal A level half way exams | UFP/IB exam results published A level exam results published Confirmation of university plac Clearing and adjustment |