Date for your diaries

On Tuesday 3 October we will be having a whole-school photo taken - the first one since 2018! This will start promptly at 9am. 

In-person Interview Preparation Day

Thursday 26 October, 11:00 - 15:00 at Gonville and Caius College

For Year 13 students attending state schools in Hertfordshire and Norfolk who have applied to Cambridge. Students should sign up in advance, with further details and a sign-up link being sent out to schools in W/C 9 October.

The Cambridge Higher Aspirations Scheme (CHAS)

CHAS is aimed at highly able Year 12 students attending state schools in our link boroughs and counties considering Cambridge/highly selective universities. At the heart of the scheme is the opportunity to experience Cambridge-style supervisions.

There is an information evening on Tuesday 26 September, 18:00 - 19:00. 

Register: https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wAC9e19bjoDx6C

King’s Entrepreneurship Lab Essay Competition for students in Years 12 and 13

This competition is for students who are interested in business and entrepreneurship from any academic background. Deadline for entries is Tuesday 26 September. Find out more at About the Lab — King's Entrepreneurship Lab  /  https://www.kingselab.org/essay-competition
 

Applicant Webinar Series

6 September – 23 November

A series of webinars addressing all stages of the application process, with a specific session for parents/supporters as well.  Find out more and book at https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applicant-webinars
 

Foundation Year Open Evening Webinar

Wednesday 27 September, 16:30 – 17:30

The Cambridge Foundation Year are hosting an Open Evening Webinar, delivered virtually by staff and former students. Attendees will learn more about the eligibility criteria, progression after the Foundation Year, and the Foundation Year Colleges. Sign up: https://www.foundationyear.cam.ac.uk/events/foundation-year-open-evening-2023

Autumn Current News Webinars, 25 September – 5 October, Mondays -Thursdays, 18:00 - 19:00

We are holding eight new sessions this term on subjects ranging from Aerospace Engineering and Chemical Engineering to Finance and Modern Languages. Sessions give students an idea of the topical areas and developments taking place within subjects they may be interested in studying, and can help to support personal statement content.

See: Current News Webinars

NHS Open Day, 16 September

Students can attend our in-person NHS Open Day, aimed specifically for students interested in our range of NHS-funded programmes and our Pathways to Medicine degrees.

See: NHS Open Day

Parents & Guardians Webinar, 27 September, 18:00 - 19:00

We are holding a Parent and Guardian virtual webinar to give parents and guardians of Year 13 students an opportunity to ask any questions that they may have regarding the HE process and the journey that their children will be undertaking over the next few months.

See: Parents & Guardians Webinar

Open Day, Saturday 21 October, 10:00 - 16:00

Students will have the opportunity to find out about courses, speak to staff and current students about their chosen subjects, and tour our facilities.

See: Book an Open Day

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First Step (Years 7-9)
Wednesday 27 September, 16:00

Unilever live online career challenge - Can you do Ben & Jerry's a flavour? - Register to attend  

Next Step (Years 10-13)
Wednesday 4 October, 17:00

Unilever live online career challenge - Help Magnum ice cream get to know their customers - Register to attend

Next Step York (apply autumn 2023)
This is a two-year programme aimed at Year 12 students who have the potential to progress to university but have experienced barriers that prevent them from accessing higher education. You will have the opportunity to explore university options, receive specialist support with your current studies and experience what life is like at York University.

YorWay to York  (apply autumn 2023)
This is a two-year programme that supports post-16 students who are underrepresented in higher education, to reach their university goals. Each of the four modules will include a range of activities and you will be supported by current students studying at York University. Reduced offers may be considered upon completion.

The York Access Scheme (apply by January or March, depending on course)
This scheme gives you the opportunity to inform the York University of any circumstances that might have prevented you from reaching your true academic potential. Prospective undergraduate students could receive a reduced offer.

Levelling Up: Imperial College (apply by January)
This is a year-long academic and pastoral support programme for Year 12 students. For 2024 entry, a Physics and Chemistry strand will run, consisting of fortnightly after-school online tutorials and one in-person event at Imperial’s South Kensington campus. Levelling Up will support you with your A Level studies in preparation for university study.

Ambition Nottingham: 16-18 (apply by December)
This is a free two-year scheme for all Year 12 / Year 1 vocational students from the UK. Guidance will be provided through online sessions, including subject tasters, choosing the right course and personal statement support. You may be offered an enhanced contextual offer and bursary if you complete the programme, meet certain eligibility criteria and apply to Nottingham University.

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Hertfordshire's young people