Category Archives: UCAS

Workshop Conferences – The University of Nottingham

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, I have been sent a flyer for workshop conferences. This is now up outside my office. Please note, this is a private company, so there are costs for these sessions. They run from April to July. Their misson statement … Continue reading →

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Free Sixth Form lectures at the University of Royal Holloway

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All,   Please find below a list of  free lectures available  to you from the University of Royal Holloway. These are linked to A Level study areas, and give students a taster of university level teaching, in a real university … Continue reading →

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Pathways

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, Sorry, but all the Oxbridge information seems to be coming at once this year. In addition to the summer schools described below, Oxford offer some pathways days for students from comprehensive schools in March. Please see the description and link … Continue reading →

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Oxbridge and Easter opportunities

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, Following on form yesterday’s assembly, a few university matters for you to start thinking about. Bookings are now open for the free Oxford summer schools. If you want to know more please click www.uniq.ox.ac.uk. If you are thinking of … Continue reading →

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Student Finance

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Mr Kydd

You can start applying for student finance now!  For a useful set of factsheets and guides, follow this link to the Student Finance England web site.  it really does have everything you need to know.  This link will take you to the … Continue reading →

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UCAS

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mr Kydd

The end of term is looming so it’s time to get your UCAS in if you haven’t done it yet!  Have a look at Which? magazine’s five application delays to avoid.  Please avoid them!  Official deadline is January 15th at … Continue reading →

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SMF

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Mr Kydd

If you click  here you will find the homepage of the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF). This is a charity which aims to make a practical improvement in social mobility for young people from low-income backgrounds. You may like to know that a … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 13, 2013 by Mr Kydd

If you are applying to university for 2014, then you really should have finished your UCAS application by now.  Make sure your mentor knows you have completed your application and that they have seen your personal statement.

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UCAS

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Mr Kydd

You should by now have finished or be finishing your application.  Make sure that you see your mentor to check that your reference is done, and that they have seen your statement.  Once mentors have done references, I will approve them … Continue reading →

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UCAS: statement tips from Which? University

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Follow this link to Which? University guide for more tips on statements and interviews.  There are also specific subject tips like this English one.  Check on other pages for different subjects.

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