Tag Archives: UCAS

UCAS: statement tips from Which? University

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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Year 13: week beginning 7th October

Your UCAS subject references have now been written.  It is now crucial that you work with your mentor on your personal statement so that they can use what you have said in the final overall reference. There is no assembly … Continue reading

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Taster Days

Follow this link to sign up for taster days at The University of London.  If you are proactive enough to go on one of these, it looks very good on your UCAS application.

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Year 13 – Monday 23rd September

On Monday at 1.20 there will be a brief but important assembly for the whole year group.  It is about fund raising on the November non-school uniform day for the Rwanda fund – our designated 6th Form charity.  Registers will … Continue reading

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Year 13 Student Finance Assembly

On Monday at 1.20 there will be an assembly for all students who are applying for University this year about student finance.  An outside speaker is coming so we have someone who you need to hear.  Although this is primarily … Continue reading

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UCAS

You should have seen your mentors by now, discussed your plans and be working on your pesonal statement and UCAS application.  Subject references are being written as I write and the deadline for them is October 4th.  You should discuss … Continue reading

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Oxbridge, vets, medics!

If you are still thinking of applying for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine or vetinary science, I need to know you are definites.  Please come and see me as soon as possible so I can make sure your references are done and … Continue reading

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Personal statements: Oxbridge

University College Oxford produced a useful guide to help construct your personal statement: Final printout for personal statements It has an Oxbridge ‘slant’ to it but is equally useful for any application to any institution.  You should try to come back with a … Continue reading

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UCAS: London University Information Days

On September the 10th and 11th London University are running two information days open to both parents and students.  This is a key event for London Universities and booking in advance is recommended.

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UCAS: personal statements and work experience

Which? magazine have just posted this guide on the dos and don’ts of personal statement writing with a video clip with what university admissions tutors are looking for.  They’ve also got some tips about how work experience can help develop your statement and … Continue reading

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