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Deadlines & milestones

Full journey timeline

A blunt UK-shaped checklist — not personalised yet. Complete the free pathway for stage-specific actions tied to your answers.

  1. Year 12 — autumn

    • Open days shortlist
    • Spring week research
    • Baseline predicted grades

  2. Year 12 — spring

    • Spring week applications
    • First draft personal statement themes
    • Apprenticeship vs uni decision frame

  3. Year 13 — autumn

    • UCAS choices: safety / match / ambitious
    • Parent alignment conversation
    • Bursary and scholarship checks

  4. Year 13 — winter

    • Submit UCAS
    • Interview / admissions test prep where required
    • Backup plan if grades shift

  5. Results & Clearing

    • Results day protocol
    • Clearing list if needed
    • Deferral / gap year option sketch