UCAS and other applications

Applying to UCAS will be an important part of your Michaelmas term in the Upper Sixth. The early you begin your applications, the better.

Your Tutor will write your school reference and will help you write a personal statement. Make sure your Tutor knows all of the fabulous things you do but cannot fit in your personal statement. That way, they can refer to them in their reference.

Do not expect your first draft to be your last. A few edits will be needed. Try not to show your personal statement to too many people at the same time, as everyone will have a different opinion and it could be confusing.

All House staff are happy to help as well, so make sure you use us. This is also true for US applications, HK university applications, apprenticeships or job applications. We really do want to help you get to your next step in life, whatever route you choose to follow.

We are also keen to know how your application is getting on, so when you hear back from universities, share the news!

If you need to miss lessons for a university visit, it is important that you communicate this to your teachers by picking up a ‘Sixth Form University/College Request Form’ from the Sixth Form centre and ask Mrs Corran to sign it at least a week beforehand. It then needs to be given to Mrs Cole and permission needs to have been emailed in by your parents confirming travel arrangements and timings to mulliner@sherborne.com.