University application
The process of applying to university can be complicated and overwhelming. We make sure that you are supported and can submit your very best application.
- University application completion
- Mock interviews
- Additional subject-specific reading
- Sessions with University Admissions Counsellors/Tutors from many of the world’s best universities, including Cambridge, Oxford and MIT
- Guaranteed work-experience placement support if your application requires it
- Specialist support for students aspiring to top 10 universities, or competitive career paths
- The friendly CATS staff are always on hand to answer your questions and provide advice on the university process. If you are unsure of anything, you can meet with your Personal Tutor or Higher Education Advisors outside of timetabled hours and feel confident that you are always supported.
Higher Education Advisors
Our two dedicated full-time Higher Education Advisors have years of Admissions experience and offer unlimited individual support from day one, helping with each aspect of the university application process.
- Advisors have extensive experience of University Admissions, with first-hand understanding of how applications are assessed
- Additional support if you are applying to the most selective universities or seeking a competitive career path
- You will take part in workshops as well as having personalised support, allowing you to feel confident in your university application
Personal statement
Our Personal Tutors have extensive experience of university admissions and know what will make your application stand out.
- Your Tutor will dedicate time to getting to know you and your interests to ensure that your personal statement is the best reflection of you.
- Personal statement preparation and workshops
The application process
| A level year 1 |
A level year 2 or UFP |
| September |
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Induction week
Introduction to the higher education department and services available
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Induction week
Oxbridge College advice
Oxbridge open days, USA College day
Personal statements completed
SAT and ACT Tests (USA Colleges Only)
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| October |
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Careers fair to begin university and careers thinking
CATS university fair
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Oxbridge candidate mock interviews
Oxbridge/Medicine application deadline
UKCAT admissions tests for Medics
LNAT admissions tests for Law
USA applications
CATS university fair
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| November / December |
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USA applicants identified
Preparation for mock exams
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BMAT admissions test for Medical Degree
Oxbridge interviews
UCAS workshop
UCAS applications completed (non- Oxbridge applicants)
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| January / February |
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Introduction to UCAS* and the application process
Oxbridge students identified
Medic UK work experience
Prospects (matches students’ interests and abilities to courses available) or Stamford Test
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January start University Foundation Programme students complete UCAS applications
UCAS deadline 15 January Examinations
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| March / April |
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Prospects report results and interpretation
Personal tutors work with students on their personal statements
Open days arranged to gain a taste of university life
CATS university fair
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Students given conditional offers
Confirm university firm and insurance choices
CATS university fair
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| May / June |
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Preparation for USA university applications
Examinations Medic UK work experience
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Examinations
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| July / August |
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Medic home country work experience
Oxbridge open days
Internal A level half way exams
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UFP/IB exam results published
A level exam results published
Confirmation of university plac
Clearing and adjustment
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| A level year 1 |
A level year 2 or UFP |