Timelines
On this page we will host timelines for the major university application processes. As a broad overview, please see below what students and parents should be thinking about in each term for Year 12 and 13.
Year 12
Year 13
Term 1
Engage with the critical reading tutor programme and start wider reading in areas of interest
Register for winter/spring SATs and/or ACTs
Destinations programme in tutor time and engage with Unifrog and universities-matching task
Research and record information about the matched universities
Attend university talks/visits/lectures online or in-person
Personal Statement finished
UCAS Application
Earlier deadline for Oxbridge/Medicine/Veterinary
Book and sit the admissions assessments
EA and ED deadlines - SAT prep. Common App essays and recommendations
Regular decision - SAT prep, essays and applications
Mock Interviews (and the real-thing!)
Term 2
Use mock results to make realistic choices and targets for future exams
Engage in the HE tutor programme focusing on PS and 'brag sheets'
First attempt at SAT / ACT
Attend university visits, open days, sample lectures, online videos
Research courses, what modules sound good? Are placement opportunities included?
1:1 meeting with your HE Advisor
Check and monitor decisions - act on requests for information
Final research about meeting offers and selecting the firm and insurance choices
Prepare for visa requirements
Plan for transcript requests for US, Canada, Asia and European applications
Finish any Regular Decision applications
Term 3
Continue researching universities and courses
1:1 meeting with HE Advisor
HE Days at the end of term
AS Exams - your predictions are based on these!
Make final decisions
Complete any documents required for visa/cas/confirmation of places
Request for examining boards to send direct to institution if required
Discuss alternative options such as gap years and clearing
Research and secure flights and accommodation at university