The Careers Programme

The careers’ programme we offer aims to give independent, impartial advice to all our students. Some of its key components are: 

 

• Individual interviews with our own highly knowledgeable and approachable Careers’ Advisor, Mrs Tully;
• Talks on non-university options post school – early Spring Term Year 12;
• Talks by university subject specialists – late Spring Term Year 12;
• Support in applying to U.S. Universities and European universities including France, Germany and the Netherlands;
• Organised visits to Higher Education Fair and at least two university Open Days – summer Term Year 12;
• Support on UCAS Personal Statement writing – Summer Term Year 12;
• Support with UCAS Application procedure – Autumn Term Year 13;
• Support with Student Finance – Spring Term Year 13;
• Mock interview support and practice – Spring Term Year 13;
• Support with work-experience placements throughout the Sixth-Form.

All Departments support individuals in their university applications by running seminars and supporting individuals with their Personal Statements. 

 

Oxbridge: Beyond this, we run an extremely thorough programme for Oxbridge candidates. This includes highly focused support throughout every stage of the process. 

 

We also run nationally recognised Subject Conferences – In 2018 this was focused upon providing specialist information and advice about the huge variety of medical professions and how to plan a career pathway.