Its about this time of year that all year 12’s (possibly some year 13’s) should be considering their futures and beginning to investigate what they can do after sixth form. Below are a number of useful websites that can help you consider your options.
- Unifrog (www.unifrog.org):
You should all have your own log in by now but if you don’t then speak to Mr Jessop who will be able to provide you with one. Unifrog is an easy to use online programme that can help you do the ground work when searching for universities and/or apprenticeships.
Thinking about University:
- Open Days (www.opendays.com):
This website has a calendar that details all university open days. It is important that you visit the universities that your interested in to ensure that you like what you see and like the town/city they are in. The open days will enable you to see the university in operation and the facilities it has. Here is the calendar page which shows all open days. You should try to go to the open days in June and July to help you make your decision over the summer.
- UCAS Website (www.ucas.com):
This website details the application process, university and course information.
Not thinking about University:
- Not Going to Uni (www.notgoingtouni.co.uk)
This website details other options available to students leaving after 6th form. You never know it may get you thinking about all sorts of possibilities from gap years to sponsored degrees!
- Apprenticeships (www.apprenticeships.gov.uk)
This website tells you all you need to know about apprenticeships, how to apply, whats involved and would be good to use in conjunction with Unifrog.
If you have any questions then please come and speak to Mr J or another member of the 6th form team.