Cambridge This evening Ms Scofield, Assistant Headteacher/ Head of - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Applications to Oxford and Cambridge

This evening Ms Scofield, Assistant Headteacher/ Head of Sixth Form – CCHS Advice and Guidance Harriet Bowers (Year 13) – Cambridge Offer Dr Sam Lucy, Director of Admissions for the Cambridge Colleges – Competitive Applications Dr Huckvale, Head of Careers and UCAS – Next Steps

CCHS Advice and Guidance SUBJECT SPECIFIC Subject Mentor • Subject Specific Guidance • • Interview Practice • Enrichment Work Experience •

CCHS Advice and Guidance WHOLE SCHOOL • Higher Education Day – visiting speakers from universities • Lectures Oxford/ Sutton Trust Summer Schools • Support with entrance tests • • Personal Statements and UCAS References

Timeline • February/March Talk to subject teachers about an Oxford/Cambridge application. Inform us that you are considering this. Start to keep a journal or record of reading and other activities in support of your application. Arrange work experience if appropriate. June/July Attend Oxford or Cambridge Open • Days. June/July/August Work on your personal • statement. Mid- September Complete your personal • statement. Check any entrance examination deadlines.