Wednesday 8 February 2023, 6:30pm
Higher Education Information Evening
Bedford Girls’ School
A very warm welcome to Bedford Girls’ School for this Higher Education Information Event: we hope you find the evening helpful and interesting.
For all of our Year 12 students, the next twelve months will see them make choices and steps that set the direction for their lives after school. Some will have had a plan in mind for years, whilst others might still be exploring and reflecting on what path they would like to take. Which ever stage they are at, the girls’ subject teachers, Heads of Department and the BGS Careers Service – The Bridge – are here to advise, support, inform and encourage.
We look forward to an exciting year ahead!
Mrs Kate Whitlock,
Welcome
Time Event Speaker 1830 1845 School opens for reception drinks (in reception area) 1845 1900 Introduction Director of Sixth Form, Mrs Helen Woolley 1900 1915 UCAS Application Process; school timeline and support Head of Careers, Mrs Kate Whitlock 1915 - 1920 Short Break Presentation One Assembly Hall Presentation Two Conference Room 1920 1950 How to choose the right University/ Course Future Options: Apprenticeships, University, Employment and Gap Years The University of Birmingham Newcastle University 1955 2025 UCAS Guidance for Parents and Carers Oxbridge Applications Sheffield University Oxbridge Applications All Attendees - Assembly Hall 2030 2100 Student Finance Newcastle University 2100 EVENT CLOSES
Evening Timetable
UCAS School Timeline of Events
2023-2024
SPRING TERM 2023
• PSHE - course exploration
• MyUniChoices results.
• February / March - One to one careers meetings
• Continue course / university research
• Building info for Personal Statement
• Open days - general and subject specific. 3 days out per academic year. Look out for weekend opportunities. Ad hoc visits in Easter holidays?
SUMMER TERM 2023
• Synoptic assessments after Easter holiday.
• Ongoing support to Oxbridge applicants.
• Continue course and university re search - long-list.
• Building info for Personal Statement.
• Open days
• 21st June - UCAS Discovery Exhibition at University of Bedfordshire.
• Medics / Dentists - UCAT/BMAT workshop.
• 3rd July - UCAS predicted grade meetings
• 5th July UCAS Morning - account set up and Personal Statement advice, including specifically for Early Applicants
SUMMER HOLIDAY 2023
• Rest & relaxation
• Refine university shortlist maximum of 5 choices (4 + 1 non-clinical for Medics / Dentists / Vets)
• August UCAT Medics / Dentists
• Building info / drafting Personal Statement
• Academic preparation for Autumn Term.
SUMMER 2024
• Early June - UCAS deadline to make firm and insurance choices
• Early July - Clearing opens - Plan B
• IB Results 5th July
• Leavers’ events
• A Level Results Day - third Thursday in August
• Complete enrolment admin
• Courses start September / October 2024
SPRING TERM 2024
• Mock examinations
• January - Oxbridge decisions for inter viewed applicants
• Ongoing interviews / portfolio submission
• Majority remaining university decisions come in send copies of GCSE certificates if requested
• March - applications open for student finance
• Student start to make firm and insurance choices
• Accommodation applications for firm choice - depending on uni policy
AUTUMN TERM 2023
• Mid-September additional synoptic assessment in some subjects
• UAT registration (incl. LNAT) Sept exams in Nov
• Degree Apprenticeships for 2024 start to be advertised
• Early Applicants - deadlines as above. All applications submitted by 14th December.
• Interview workshops / mock inter views
• Oxbridge interviews - mid December.
• Clinical interviews start from December
• Depending on the university and department some decisions are made to students
