Careers & University

University and Further Education Preparation

At the start of Lower 6, students are provided with guidance through the university application process. Where relevant, mock interviews are arranged with a variety of professionals to help students prepare. The Head of Sixth Form, form tutors and academic staff offer support to students on completing their personal statement and university application form. Visits to Higher Education fairs are arranged, allowing pupils to explore the options available to them.

Specialist advice is also available for potential Oxbridge candidates.

Preparation for the more practical elements of university and wider life are also covered in the enrichment programme such as personal finance and cooking for oneself. This is to help ensure the wellbeing of students is considered beyond their time at Gateways.

For UCAS applicants additional information can be found below.

Careers Guidance

Throughout the Sixth Form there is a carefully constructed and comprehensive careers programme involving internal and external careers advisors, careers fairs and a series of group and individual interviews.

We are lucky to have a Level 6 qualified Careers Advisor, Mrs Marlene Sharrock, in a full time role at Gateways. As well as managing the provision of and promotion of careers information and providing the pupils with one-to-one guidance, Mrs Sharrock also implements events and links with employers, HE and FE providers and representatives from across career sectors. The Head of Sixth Form, along with form tutors and subject teachers further enhance careers provision bringing experience, subject-relevance and awareness of each individual pupil to the provision.

For more information about Careers Guidance at Gateways please click here.