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Y13 UCAS key dates
A reminder that you can find the LaSWAP predicted grade policy on our website: https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Students/Predicted-Grades-Policy/
Some key UCAS deadlines and what they mean
Friday 5 December: LaSWAP UCAS deadline
- All applications should be completed, paid and submitted by this date. this is to allow tutors enough time to check applications and add their references before sending them to UCAS.
Wednesday 14 January 2026: UCAS equal consideration deadline
- All applications entered by this date must be considered by the university. All applications that meet the 5 December deadline are guaranteed to be checked and sent by us in time to meet this deadline. We may not have time to thoroughly check over applications submitted after 5 December.
Friday 26 February 2026: UCAS Extra opens
- If a student has no offers or has changed their mind, they can choose another course via Extra.
When can I expect to get offers form universities?
Many universities make offers as soon as they get the application. They are much less busy before Christmas, so the earlier the application goes in, the earlier you can expect to see offers. The exception to this is very competitive universities such as UCL, King’s, Durham and Edinburgh; they get so many applications, it usually takes them longer to make their offers.
If you get all of your offers by 31 March, you must reply to them by 6 May or you will automatically lose them.
Y13 students on non-uni pathways
If your child is not planning to go to university, we have lots of support available via tutors, me and Glen.
Appointments
Students can make an appointment with me or Glen at Acland Burghley.
Ms Pearcey: gap years, deferrals, apprenticeships, uncertain about pathways lpearcey@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
Glen Thomson: apprenticeships & work gthomson@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
Ms Tait at La Sainte Union: Career and Pathways Support sessions for all LaSWAP students.
Hilary is very experienced in a huge range of university, work, apprenticeship and other types of advice. Her sessions are bookable after school every Monday and Tuesday, so are extremely accessible to all Y12 and Y13 students. Please use the QR code to book.
https://calendly.com/htait-1/opportunity-centre-career-guidance?month=2025-11
Enrichment at LaSWAP
Our updated Enrichment timetable can be found at https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Enrichment-Timetable/
Y12 Open Evening Ambassadors still needed
It is LaSWAP Open Evening on Thursday 27 November and we are looking for 6th Form Ambassadors to help us with this important recruitment event!
What do Tour Guide Ambassadors do at Open Evening?
- Show people around and direct the 3000+ visitors around the schools.
- Have general conversations about LaSWAP with visitors.
- Talk about your experience at LaSWAP.
- Help with other relevant tasks on the night.
You should consider becoming an Ambassador to:
- Support your sixth form
- Add valuable experience to your UCAS application
- Gain valuable work experience to add to your CV
- Develop your communication and team working skills
- Make new friends
- Receive a complimentary LaSWAP t-shirt
- food and snacks are provided
What we expect from our ambassadors:
- Professionalism
- Friendliness
- Desire to communicate and engage with visitors
- Reliability
How to become a Tour Guide Ambassador
- Be available from 3pm-7.30pm on Thursday 27 November.
- Attend the training session being held at 3.30pm in the PHS/WES 6th Form building:
o Tuesday 18 November at 3.30pm
Email Ms Russell with any questions about being an ambassador: rrussell@parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk.
Upcoming LaSWAP family webinars now with links
Preparing to apply to Oxbridge
Wednesday 3 December at 6pm
This webinar will cover what Oxbridge colleges expect from their applicants and how to prepare; acceptance rates to different courses, super curricular preparation, personal statements, application timelines and more, plus a Q&A.
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science for Y12 students and families
Wednesday 10 December at 6pm
Considering applying for medical, dental or vet school? This webinar will outline required subjects, other entry requirements, work experience expectations and how to use the next few months of Y12 to get application ready. There will be time for Q&A at the end.
Other opportunities for sixth form students
Super-curricular and work experience opportunities really pick up during this half term. There are lots of options for students to take part in workshops, competitions and events, and summer school applications begin to open. As well as this newsletter, we recommend students sign up to mailing lists from individual businesses and universities and also keep an eye on UCAS Events and Uni Taster Days:
https://www.unitasterdays.com/
https://www.ucas.com/ucas-events
Please see this fortnight’s LaSWAP Newsletter for even more opportunities. Newsletters are emailed to families or can be found at https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Parents/Newsletters/.
Please check your Spam and mark all emails from LaSWAP, Acland Burghley or Bromcom as Safe/Priority!
UK Government Economic Service & Social Research event
Tuesday 18 November 5-6pm, online
Ready to tackle the big questions that shape our country's future? Join us for an exclusive virtual insight event with the UK’s Government Economic Service and Social Research Department and discover the exciting apprenticeship career opportunities available in the heart of government. This event is a must-attend for students who want to explore a career in economics or social research while earning a salary through an apprenticeship. Register https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UK_Economics_Social
Kings Cross K+ Programme open Monday 10 November:
K+ is King's College London's flagship widening participation programme for students from non-selective state schools or colleges. The two-year programme organises students into 8 pathways based on their subject interests with the aim of helping students to make informed choices about their post-18 options and to offer academic, career and application support.
The pathways are Business, Arts & Humanities, Social Science, Law, Life Science & Medicine, Dentistry, Maths & Engineering and Psychology & Neuroscience.
The programme is not just for students who are sure they want to go to university, but also for students who have the potential to do so and want to have a taste of what university might be like.
As well as offering application and subject support, K+ can give students a two grade reduced offer for King’s and a £1000 grant. We strongly encourage Y12 students to apply!
More information here: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/social-mobility/projects/prospective-students/k-plus.
UCL Target Law, closes 28 November
The Target Law Mentoring Scheme is a programme that runs across school Y12 and Y13 for students aspirating to enter a top law school. Target Law will support you with the skills, knowledge and understanding you need to make a successful application to law school, including LNAT, statements and 121 mentoring, plus ‘meet a lawyer’ events and visit to UCL. Apply HERE: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/about-us/ucls-inclusive-law-school/target-law.
Girton College, University of Cambridge, Humanities Writing competition, open now
This is an opportunity for students to research and write beyond the curriculum, using one or more of five selected objects from the Lawrence Room museum objects, as their focus. Essays or creative responses (such as dramatic monologues, short stories or poems) are equally welcome. It is open to UK students in Y12 who have an interest in the Humanities. The deadline to submit entries is 20 March 2025. More information: https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/humanities-writing-competition
Laura Pearcey (Stanley)
Associate Director of LaSWAP/Pathways and Progress Leader
lstanley@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk