Timeline for Yr. 12 (specific dates on Managebac)
September
Continue working on Futurewise: www.myfuturewise.org.uk
Add MYP grades, extracurricular activities and any interests/hobbies
Visit, if possible, universities during the holidays, for UK check open days.
October
Start researching courses/universities
February
Have a list of courses and universities you would like to attend
May
Work on Personal Statements, during the month and complete first draft
June
Completed second draft of Personal Statement and complete list of courses and universities, include for US applications the Essay
Timeline for Yr. 13 (specific dates on Managebac)
September
Register for October SAT tests www.collegeboard.com
Register for BMAT; UKCAT; LNAT; TSA specific entrance test for UK
Universities
*If applying to other countries check application dates and dealines, give Career counsellor a list of details
Final version of the Personal Statement for approval by Careers Counsellor
Complete UCAS applications online
October
Complete all applications to universities in the USA, Canada and other countries, Hotel Management Schools, Art Colleges, etc.
November
In school tests for BMAT, TSA, etc
From November to March students that applied to UK universities should have offers
February
Students who intend applying to Portuguese Universities must contact the Career Counsellor to check for pre-requisites. Details on online information regarding this matter will be posted here when available.
March
Must choose the FIRM and INSURANCE universities for UK. The sooner you reply the sooner you get accommodation details, best rooms, go fast. Student Finance forms are required to be completed and sent as soon as the Firm choice has been completed.
April
Usually US universities/colleges give to the regular decision candidates their replies
Fill in Results Service with Diploma Coordinator so that exam results are sent to universities
May
DP Exams
June
WELL DESERVED REST
July
Examination results are out
I got the grades, contact university and career counsellor
I did not get the grades, contact career counsellor
Applications to Portuguese Universities start a week (more or less) after the results are published.
If you need to contact the Careers Counsellor, please see below for details:
MARINA RODRIGUES – CENTRO DE esTUDO, LDA
Planning your Future: Motivation, Study Skills, Career Advice, Interview Techniques, University Applications Worldwide (undergraduate and postgraduate), Hotel Management Schools, University Tours and many activities for your personal development: You are Everything (esTUDO)
Email: m.rodrigues_centrodeestudo@hotmail.com
Tel:+351 965388113