Russell Group University Programme
We have set up a Russell Group Programme with targeted Yr 10, 11 and 12 students to increase the numbers of students who are successfully securing places at the top universities. Parents and students are invited in to a launch evening in October attended by Senior Staff, the Sixth Form pastoral team, Oxbridge Graduates and Outreach Teams, University Student mentors and Careers Advisers. Miss Flemming ( Deputy Head of Sixth Form) will be leading on the mentoring and tutorial programme for those who we are encouraging to aspire to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities. The programme of meetings/trips and visits to Oxford/Cambridge/mentoring sessions etc is shared with parents and students .
Without the help and support from the Russell Group University programme I can safely say I would still be left 'clueless' as to what I want to do in the future. Staff advised me to create a 'reaction notebook' at the beginning of year 12, where I made notes every time I found an interesting relevant source (whether that be an article, fun fact or documentary) - this was key to helping me realise my passion for biochemistry. I was encouraged to watch 'Ted Talks' and read science blogs which made me realise my wish is most definitely to pursue science communication as a career, after possibly undertaking a PHD. Applying to the top universities was a daunting and alien experience to me, but having help from my teachers, heads of year and staff at Dulwich College, I have written my personal statement with ease. The programme at Norwood has been instrumental in making the application process feel less intimidating, and has made me aim really high in my aspirations for the future.
Rosie
Upper Sixth
Timeline for Russell Group Univeristy Programme
Date
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Super-curricular activities |
September
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Oxbridge practise tests RG students identified Y12 + Y11, Y10 UCL Horizons Applications Year 10 – programme runs throughout the year Y12 University trip Oxford Outreach at school – year 11/12/13 tutorials and advice session K+ programme presentation (year 12) RG advice workshop at Dulwich College – personal statements |
October |
Presentation & introduction session K+ programme application deadline Y13 Oxbridge Application deadline Y12 SOAS Master classes advertised Y11 Individual Careers Interviews RG advice workshop at Dulwich College – personal statements |
November 2017 |
Individual mentoring sessions (approx. 20 mins) Signing up for study days Cambridge/Oxford/London Y12 Y12/13 RG students mentor younger students, help out at parents’ evenings etc. Y12 SOAS Master classes applications completed Year 12 Transitions Interviews – buddy up with RG year 13 students Year 13 Oxbridge/medicine pre-interview assessments RG advice workshop at Dulwich College – Oxbridge/medicine interviews Social Mobility Fund deadline |
December
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Sussex Study Programme Deadline |
January
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Individual mentoring sessions (approx. 20 mins) Signing up for taster days – University of London Y12s Guest speakers and Russell Group Uni visits Year 12 Oxford/Cambridge application conference Link school, Cambridge trip for Y12 Y9 & 10 Cambridge talk University of Sussex Multi-taster Day for years 7&8 Year 8 UCL Sutton Scholars deadline |
February
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Sutton Trust and UNIQ summer schools’ deadlines |
March
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Individual mentoring sessions Y12 |
April
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Year 10 Individual Careers Interviews |
May
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Individual mentoring sessions plus group session personal statement – 1 day Y12 |
June
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Y12 Start UCAS applications Y9/10/11 Cambridge trip Year 10 Medicine placements at King’s College |
July
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Individual mentoring sessions Y12 RG Attend summer schools Y11 Sixth Form Taster Day Y12 Work Experience |
August
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Personal statement support summer (via email) Year 8 attend UCL summer schools Year 10 Russell Group Summer schools |
September
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Individual mentoring sessions (approx. 20 mins) Y13RG Presentation & intro new Y12 RG Finalising Personal Statements Y13 applicants Oxbridge practise tests |
October
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Individual mentoring sessions (approx. 20 mins) Y13 RG Early application deadline Oct 15 Y13 – Oxbridge/Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Science |
November 2018
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Interview preparation and individual mentoring Y13 – one day Individual mentoring sessions – one day new Y12 RG Signing up for study days Cambridge/Oxford/London Y12 RG |
January 2019
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Signing up for taster days – University of London Y12s Individual mentoring sessions (approx. 20 mins) with Y12 RG |