VI FORM SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
University Presentations
During both Years 12 and 13, we receive visits from university representatives who speak to students about specific institutions and the general application process. Visitors include Cambridge, Warwick, LSE, UCL, and King’s College London.
Visiting speakers
Outside speakers (often Old Runnymedians) aim to widen students’ horizons in terms of future plans (both university courses and career options), and give them insights in the world of work. Visiting speakers may present to sixth formers over the course of the year, but particularly during Orientation.
Unifrog
Year 12 are given access to Unifrog, an online research platform which they can use to investigate different course and university options.
Orientation
In the final term of Year 12, students embark on an orientation programme coordinated by the Heads of VI Form. This will take them off timetable for certain periods, although each subject should be affected equally to minimise disruption to lessons.
University application preparation:
- During Orientation, presentations are given regarding researching and making an application (most specifically through UCAS as the vast majority of our students apply there, although advice on applying to the USA and Spain is also given).
- During IELTS classes, students are guided through how to write a successful personal statement.
- The Heads of VI Form also speak to Year 12 parents about the procedure for applying to university. Parents are encouraged to discuss options seriously with their children and are invited to seek an interview with either the Heads of Sixth Form or the Headmaster.
- Subject teachers offer advice on summer reading and super-curricular activities, and students should think carefully about the referee and teacher advisor they will choose to help them through the process from the September of Year 13.
Oxbridge and Medicine Preparation Programme
There is an extensive programme to support students applying for Oxford, Cambridge or Medicine. This includes weekly meetings, extra support with wider reading and the admissions tests, and interview practice.
Work Placement Programme
The school office manages a work placement scheme through a large number of contacts that the school is developing. During the second half of the academic year details are made available of a wide variety of work placements (which take place typically in July) and students are encouraged to consider them and make applications.
During both Years 12 and 13, we receive visits from university representatives who speak to students about specific institutions and the general application process. Visitors include Cambridge, Warwick, LSE, UCL, and King’s College London.
Visiting speakers
Outside speakers (often Old Runnymedians) aim to widen students’ horizons in terms of future plans (both university courses and career options), and give them insights in the world of work. Visiting speakers may present to sixth formers over the course of the year, but particularly during Orientation.
Unifrog
Year 12 are given access to Unifrog, an online research platform which they can use to investigate different course and university options.
Orientation
In the final term of Year 12, students embark on an orientation programme coordinated by the Heads of VI Form. This will take them off timetable for certain periods, although each subject should be affected equally to minimise disruption to lessons.
University application preparation:
- During Orientation, presentations are given regarding researching and making an application (most specifically through UCAS as the vast majority of our students apply there, although advice on applying to the USA and Spain is also given).
- During IELTS classes, students are guided through how to write a successful personal statement.
- The Heads of VI Form also speak to Year 12 parents about the procedure for applying to university. Parents are encouraged to discuss options seriously with their children and are invited to seek an interview with either the Heads of Sixth Form or the Headmaster.
- Subject teachers offer advice on summer reading and super-curricular activities, and students should think carefully about the referee and teacher advisor they will choose to help them through the process from the September of Year 13.
Oxbridge and Medicine Preparation Programme
There is an extensive programme to support students applying for Oxford, Cambridge or Medicine. This includes weekly meetings, extra support with wider reading and the admissions tests, and interview practice.
Work Placement Programme
The school office manages a work placement scheme through a large number of contacts that the school is developing. During the second half of the academic year details are made available of a wide variety of work placements (which take place typically in July) and students are encouraged to consider them and make applications.