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The Careers Institute

University preparation at Earlscliffe is structured, specialist and continuous.

Through The Careers Institute, we offer:

Expert UCAS guidance
Interview preparation
Personal statement coaching
Clear pathways to competitive degrees.

The majority of our students will be looking to progress to a top university, either in the UK or abroad. Our university and careers guidance will open the conversation about their aims and talents soon after their arrival.

We also run a series of activities and events that bring awareness to a wide range of available future pathways. As the students’ time at Earlscliffe progresses, they will be guided towards their target university or career, composing a powerful personal statement and building an accompanying portfolio of relevant experiences.

If a student is called for an interview by a university, they will first be given a mock interview at Earlscliffe.

Partnerships offered with Dukes Plus.

Earlscliffe students have access, at no additional cost, to the following partnerships offered through Dukes Plus:

● Oxbridge Applications. The highest standard of UK & Oxbridge application support, empowering students to succeed in applications to Oxford, Cambridge, and other top UK universities, with a 73% success rate.

● Medic Portal. The Medic Portal partners with schools to deliver UCAT prep, interview training, insight days, personal statements and more.

● Lawyer Portal The Lawyer Portal works with schools to deliver expert talks, workshops and online programmes. Partnered with top law firms, students are equipped with clear guidance on legal career routes, applications and the skills they need to succeed.

● A-List Education A-List Education provide expert US admissions consulting in SAT/ACT preparation and academic mentoring for international students applying to US universities.

● InvestIN World-Class Career Preparation. Programmes providing students with the ultimate work experience with top professionals.

This provides genuine depth for students targeting medicine, law, engineering, finance, and other highly selective courses.

Earlscliffe made the transition from school to University so much easier.

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UCAS (Universities and Schools Admissions Service) Guidance

Students apply to their choice of UK universities in the Michaelmas Term of their final year.

However, the application process begins when students start at Earlscliffe. We use Unifrog, an online platform, to help students research, plan and prepare for their chosen post-Earlscliffe pathway. In the Trinity Term of Year 12, students are taken off timetable for several different events to prepare for university applications. As with everything at Earlscliffe, a personalised approach is provided for university applications.

Students applying to universities in the UK will submit applications to up to five institutions through UCAS and receive comprehensive guidance from their teachers and Senior Tutor in selecting appropriate courses and universities.

Please see below for a recent list of our students’ university destinations.

University Destinations

FAQs

UCAS Guidance Steps

From September of their first year at Earlscliffe, students actively start exploring potential university pathways and applications.

Every student is provided with a Unifrog account, an invaluable tool for researching potential future pathways, universities, and courses worldwide. Dedicated time with their Senior Tutor is allocated to guide students through this research and help them make informed decisions about their academic future.

In the final term of Year 12, students are given off-timetable sessions to focus on crafting their personal statements. During this time, they also plan crucial summer activities such as work experience and subject-specific research, which are vital for strengthening their applications. Our Senior Tutors are readily available to provide individual assistance and run smaller, subject-specific personal statement workshops to help students articulate their passions and achievements effectively.

For students aspiring to study outside the UK, this allocated time also allows them to work on their international university applications, with full support and guidance from our experienced staff.

Students applying to Oxford or Cambridge (Oxbridge), or for highly competitive courses such as Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Science, will submit their applications by the October deadline. All other UCAS applications are typically submitted to universities in November. We understand that some students may join us later in the academic year, and, for these students, we provide individualised support to ensure they are fully prepared and can meet the final UCAS deadline at the end of January.

Once applications have been submitted, we work with students to ensure they choose the most suitable Firm and Insurance choices for their final two UCAS choices. If a student is called for an interview, we are on hand to provide mock interviews and thorough feedback to help them secure an offer from their favoured university.