The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) operates the application process for British universities; UCAS within school refers to the process for applying to university. Due to the academic nature of the sixth form on the hill, most students will apply for university (but we still accept and guide girls who are unsure that university is right for them, or who are interested in other options such as a Degree Apprenticeship).
In the Summer Term of Lower Sixth, the UCAS process begins. You will attend a series of workshops on things like how to pick courses, what to expect from university life and how to write a great personal statement. You will also be encouraged to explore and shortlist potential courses and destinations, attending any Open Days that you can.
We encourage you to be aspirational with your choices – aim high. With a rich, well-written personal statement, good interview experience and a strong set of predicted grades, we know that universities will make you an offer. Some universities offer without interview, some will want to give you the extra hurdle of an interview. Offers are normally conditional, based on achieving certain grades. Remember – a good EPQ result can encourage a university to lower their grade requirements just for you.
This all might seem a bit complicated, but the processes and procedures in place are simple and robust and we will be guiding you every step of the way. And when you achieve your first-choice place, we will be ready to celebrate with you too.
UniFrog
Unifrog will be your one-stop-shop for all things related to higher education. Through Unifrog, you will search for and compare courses, build your shortlist, write your personal statement and manage your application and offers. Your subject teachers, Form Tutor and Heads of Year will use it to write and collate your references. It is a smart management platform which makes applying for university or apprenticeships a bit less daunting.
