UCAS and University Support

Here you will find all the information you need to successfully apply to university through UCAS: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service

You will also find some useful websites and videos regarding student finance, accommodation and support at university including a chat facility with current undergraduates

There are lots of factors to consider when choosing a university, as you can see on the featured poster. Staff in school are available to help you make these decisions. Please speak to your tutors, subject teachers, Mrs Ahern, Mr Cresswell, Ms Broadhurst or Mrs Wilson

In the Parents section there is more information specifically tailored for parents to be able to help you make these decisions too

University League Tables 2024New for 2024! Our league tables rank the best universities in the UK, overall and in 74 subject areas

Click on the image above for a list of universities that have provided virtual tours

UCAS Apply 2024

Support for your parents can be found on our Parents section of the platform

Parents: UCAS Support

When to apply for 2024 entry - timeline.pdf

he-myth-busters (2).pdf

big-map-2023.pdf

Create your UCAS Hub today

Calculate your UCAS Tariff points

student-faqs (1)-1.pdf

student-faqs (1)-2.pdf

pre-app-toolkit-pack-2-thinking-of-_going-to-uni (2).pdf

Writing your Personal Statement

dos-donts-personal-statements (1) (2).pdf

Writing an Effective Personal Statement.pdf

Personal Statement Handbook.pdf

ucas-personal-statement-worksheet.pdf

Subject specific advice.pdf

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Writing personal statement with no work experience - University of SunderlandWhat if you haven’t had the opportunity to gain any work experience before applying to university? At the University of Sunderland we know it’s not always possible to gain necessary experience. Read on to hear our tips for how to write a personal statement when you have no work experience.

Exemplar Subject Personal Statements

Find your course in the SUBJECTS LIBRARY on Unifrog there may be annotated personal statements specific to your course in there

Next Steps: Your Future

Every June WGSB6 hold a 3 day NS:YF event for Y12 students which sees the launch of UCAS Apply. Students participate in a number of talks and workshops discussing a range of post-18 options as well as university application specific support.

Super-Curricular Activities and Taster Sessions

For ideas of super-curricular activities that you can participate in click here and remember to keep checking your Careers Planners and Careers Teams channel for opportunities such as webinars, work experience and university taster events

Super Curricular Learning Links

Super Curricular Activities.ppt

Super curricular guide.pdf

Subject Spotlights - University Experience | SpringpodTry a university degree, before you apply, and make sure it’s the right course for you. Find out all about our Subject Spotlights and make your personal statement stand out from the crowd.

Learn about uni on a taster course

Virtual Work Experience

Revision Materials

How to revise for exams: Top tipsRevising for exams can be difficult and it can be easy to develop bad revision habits. Read our helpful revision tips to ensure you are fully prepared.

More Revision Materials...

University and Mental Health

Applying for university can be a stressful process whilst trying to maintain your studies. Please watch this webinar from St. Cath's, Cambridge if you are feeling overwhelmed with the process and come and speak to one of the Sixth Form Team for support (Mrs Ahern, Mr Cresswell, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Dodd)

If you are struggling with your mental health whilst at university you can contact 'Student Support' for help and advice