Education - Calendar for Students on Advanced Level Courses

Autumn Term Year 1
Spring Term Year 1
Summer Term Year 1
Autumn Term Year 2
Spring Term Year 2
Summer Term Year 2

Autumn Term Year 1

Higher Education
Research information about courses and careers. Check entry and course requirements.

Employment or Training
Research information on careers you may be interested in. Do an interest questionnaire such as Kudos.

Spring Term Year 1

Higher Education
Begin to draw up a short-list of higher education courses and institutions. Attend local or national higher education fairs; they are a good source of useful information and advice. Attend higher education open days and any link courses which are available.

Watch higher education videos and consult official and alternative prospectuses.

Explore opportunities for sponsorship.

Employment or Training
Begin to draw up a short list of career ideas. Research which companies might have employment opportunities.

Start to compile a CV if you don’t already have one.

Research Apprenticeship opportunities.

Summer Term Year 1

Higher Education
Candidates for Oxford or Cambridge or those wanting to study medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or veterinary science should obtain application details ready to apply by 15 October.

Continue to research courses and institutions.

Employment or Training
Try to arrange some work experience for the summer holidays.

Autumn Term Year 2

Higher Education
Complete your application to UCAS using 'Apply' the UCAS on-line application system.Apply for Art Foundation courses directly to the institution.

Employment or Training
Draw up a short list of potential employers and training providers.

Look at vacancies on www.connexions-leics.org/jobs

Spring Term Year 2

Higher Education
15 January is the official closing date for most UCAS applications. Obtain and complete your student support form, when available. Attend higher education open days and/or interviews.

Employment or Training
See your Personal Adviser in school or college.

Send speculative letters and CVs to employers. Look in local press and on school and college noticeboards for vacancies.

Look at vacancies on www.connexions-leics.org/jobs

Summer Term Year 2

Higher Education
Find out about the guidance and advice available at Connexions Centres in case your results are not what you expect them to be. Send your Student Support form to the student finance section of your local Council by 1 July.

Exam results are published. Be at home, not on holiday.

Visit your local Connexions Centre for help.

Employment or Training
Visit your local Connexions Centre to check out vacancies and seek advice if necessary.

Last Updated: 26-Feb-2008