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UCAS

The Sixth Form Team take pride in the guidance offered for university applications.

For those that aspire to attend university we offer a wide range of advice and support to ensure all our students make well-informed decisions about university finances, courses, and destinations.

Many students who leave us to further their education at university are first in their families to go. With this in mind, all students are given the opportunity to explore the potential to further their education at university.

Whether students desire to attend a ‘local’ university, have aspiration to study medicine or attend Oxbridge we offer a support programme giving them opportunity to do so.

Our ‘aspire’ programme has proved successful in supporting those determined to attend Russell Group universities, a group ranked as the top in Britain. A dedicated member of the Sixth Form Team mentors ‘aspire’ students to ensure they get the bespoke guidance required to achieve their ambitions.

For parents or students wanting to find out more about university the following link provides a comprehensive guide -

https://files.unitasterdays.com/downloads/UniTasterDays_Parents_Guide_to_University_2023_2024-accessible.pdf

The following outlines the timeline for students in year 12/13 who express interest to further their education at university.

When Event

January 
Year 12

Year 12 Introduction to UCAS

Guest Speakers from Brighton University

Follow up workshop with Yr11/12 ‘Aspire’ students

Summer School Opportunities

March

Year 12

‘Interested in University’ Group Identified & Applying to University Workshop

Workshop to explain process, identify opportunities to develop personal qualities, traits and achievements desirable for university

March 

Year 12

UCAS Exhibition Visit & Visit to a University Campus

May

Year 12

UCAS Application Window Opens

Students register for application and enter personal details & qualifications

Students link UCAS account to ICC Sixth Form (buzzword)

June

Year 12

UCAS Guidance Interviews

Mentors / Subject Teachers / Careers team provide support and guidance with course choices

June 

Year 12

University Choices & Finance

Brighton University Outreach deliver session to students and parents

June 

Year 12

Subject References Commence

 

For those registered with UCAS teachers commence subject references writing

Summer

Year 12

University Open Days

Open day visits to the universities are actively encouraged for students to attend

July 

Year 12

Draft Personal Statement Finalised

Draft personal statements are completed by students for Progress Mentors to check

September

Year 13

Personal Statement Finalised

Students complete personal statements and make up to five choices of course/university.

October 

Year 13

Students finalise UCAS Application – all sections

Students check details are up to date & course choices are finalised

Payment is made by students directly to UCAS

On completion, Progress Mentors will complete school references and upload directly to the UCAS portal

October

Year 13

UCAS Deadline for Medical & Oxbridge Applications

December

Year 13

UCAS Applications Sent

All applications are sent directly by ICC Sixth Form

January - February

Year 13

Students Receive Offers & Invite to Interviews

(Not all University courses interview)

Oxbridge / Medical / NHS applications will require an interview with the University

ICC Sixth Form Offer Mock Preparation for Interviews or Entrance Exam Preparation

February

Year 13

Contact From Student Loan Company

If you have ticked the option on the application form to apply for student finance, you will be contacted directly.

 

Deadline for final submission of student finance is usually in May

March

Year 13

Firm / Insurance Choices & Finance Forms

Final decisions about which universities you wish to attend are made.

 

 Students will confirm (CF) which university is first choice and which is insurance (CI) or second choice

August

Year 13

Results, Place Confirmation, Clearing

Examination results are published.

Based on your results you will be offered your firm or insurance choice university.

In the unlikely event that you do not achieve either of these choices, you may like to enter ‘Clearing’, a process that offers you the opportunity to go to another university which still has places that are available.

The Sixth Form Team will be available to guide you through this process

 
Selection of Recent University Destinations

Umar - University of Cambridge: Geography

Adam - University of Plymouth: Medicine

Morgan - University of Law: Law

Callum - University College London (UCL): Natural Sciences

Niharshika - University of Bristol: Biomedical Science

Seyed - University of Surrey: Aerospace Engineering

Moazzam - London School of Economics: Economics

Daryan - University of Portsmouth: Physics and Astrophysics

Jaysie - University of Bristol: Biology

Alina- University of Sussex: Psychology with Neuroscience

Grace - University of Brighton: English Literature & Creative Writing

Caitlin - University of Hartpury: Veterinary Nursing

Dillan- University of Southampton: Adult Nursing

Sayda- University of Sussex: Accounting & Finance

Daniella - University of Arts London: Interior Design

Abigail - Bath Spa University: Acting

Habil - University of Surrey: Law & Business Management

Yasmine - University of Southampton: Marine Biology

Alisha - University of Greenwich: Architecture

Anwar - University of Brighton: Computer Science & Cybersecurity

Molly - University of Sussex: Social Sciences

Hannah - University of East Anglia: History & Film Studies

 

Inspire, support, succeed