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.
