YEAR 12

• Think about university courses and what qualifications (A-levels/BTECs) are required. 

YEAR 13

March-April 

• Research university Open Days, Summer Schools, Taster Days, etc. 
• Plan and think about work experience

May-September 

• Exam time - practice or AS exams
• Attend university Open Days and Summer schools etc.
• Gain work experience in the relevant area 

YEAR 14

September 

• Think about UCAS application and personal statement – start draft

October 

• Mid October is the UCAS deadline for most courses in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry

January 

• Mid January is the UCAS deadline for applying for the majority of university courses. Up to 5 courses can be chosen, in different universities.

February-March 

• Attend offer holder days and/or interviews 
• UCAS Extra opens in February 
• Applications to Student Finance 
• Review chosen universities - should hear back the chosen universities by the end of March

July-August 

• Interview Board results arrive at the beginning of July 
• A-level/BTEC results are released in the middle of August 
• Acceptance of offers if grades obtained
• If grades higher or lower than expected enter Adjustment or Clearing 
• Start preparing to go to university!