Sixth Form Handbook 2022-24

University and Careers Advice Timetable

UVI (2023-24) Autumn Half Term 2023 September: first date for receipt of application forms by UCAS UCAS subject references completed and Predicted Grades discussed UCAS Applications for Oxbridge/medical/veterinary courses are completed, checked and submitted Practice interviews and UCAT, BMAT, LNAT etc. and scholarship papers for Oxbridge and medical school candidates Remaining UCAS applications submitted IPS Careers Fair and International Universities Fair November 2023 Further practice interviews and BMAT, UCAT, LNAT etc. and subject admissions papers for Oxbridge and medical school candidates January 2024 Pupils complete university interview feedback forms Advice begins on ‘Firm’ and ‘Insurance’ UCAS offers March 2024 Closing date for applicants through Art and Design UCAS ‘Extra’ Other HE advice offered, such and applying for Student Finance and Accommodation December 2023 Medical and Oxbridge interviews begin

LVI (2022-23) September-December 2022 Induction into Sixth Form EAST programme for potential Oxbridge/ medical schools begins Introduction to international universities Introduction to Bridge-U (university application support software) IPS Careers Fair and International Universities Fair January-February 2023 University and careers programme and the UCAS system introduced Pupils begin to apply for university open days and taster courses March 2023 Upper Sixth pupils discuss their experience with Lower Sixth Pupils familiarised with career and university resources March-May 2023 Pupils investigate institutions to identify preferences and begin to narrow down choices Opportunity to visit universities Gap year discussions

June-July 2023 UCAS Online Application begins Pupils draft personal statements

Oxbridge preparation day, when EAST applicants spend time with subject specialists helping to prepare for subject admissions tests, personal statements and interviews EAST applicants visit Jesus College, Oxford August 2023 Pupils complete relevant work experience placements EAST candidates finalise their UCAS applications

April/May 2024 Firm and Insurance course acceptances returned to UCAS

August 2024 Results Confirmation of offer from university Clearing, Adjustment

This Information Booklet does not form part of any agreement between the parents and Ibstock Place School. Although believed correct at the time of printing, certain statements may become out of date; parents wishing to place specific reliance on a statement in this booklet should seek written confirmation.

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