News Higher Education Preparation Programme 2025 02.05.2025

With their practice assessments complete, the Lower Sixth spent Friday taking part in a series of Higher Education preparation activities.

The Higher Education Preparation Programme gives students in the Lower Sixth the opportunity to explore their higher education pathways. The day began with a presentation by Franco Cimmino from the University of Bath, who offered great insight into crafting effective personal statements. Armed with their new-found knowledge, students participated in subject-specific workshops to begin drafting their statements. Ms Antebi, our US and International Universities Adviser, led sessions on the US college application process and Canadian applications. Students also had the chance to attend a session on applying to Oxford and Cambridge. There was also time for students to utilise their research and independent work skills — both qualities that universities greatly value in potential applicants — by delving into their Extended Projects and Extended Essays.