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.
 
Please see our University Success page for more information on how we support students applying to university.
A level year 1A 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

Are you ready to take the next step toward your future career?