Year 13/Upper Sixth Careers Guidance Need any help to decide & apply to University or Degree Apprenticeships?
How is it all going for you?
Most likely its been a whirl of coursework, homework, researching degrees, visiting universities and exploring Degree Apprenticeship options. Phew! Many of you will have decided your top five courses and handed in your Personal Statement to college for review. Well done! If not and you are starting to feel the pressure - how about making it all less stressful with some 1:1 careers tutoring? Has your college deadline for handing in final draft Personal Statements passed yet? How is your PS writing going? If you still need help either deciding courses or with writing your PS, get in touch!
Our usual Y13 Guidance sessions help students to
Consider all options: we’ll talk about you - a lot! To make sound Uni or apprenticeship decisions, you need to know yourself really well. We’ll spend time figuring out what genuinely interests you, and consider what this could open up for next year.
Evaluate Choices: we’ll talk through ideal careers and working environments linked to your interests to check you are researching widely enough. And we’ll talk in depth about the rworld of work to ensure you know what is out there, AI and all.
Degree Apprenticeships: If you're considering this pathway, we will talk business, explore available opportunities, organise work experience and give you a chance to try before you buy.
How to come to decisions?
Before deciding your next courses and personal goals, you need to honestly reflect on what the last few hard years of studying have taught you about yourself. Careers tutoring will help you:
Reflect on Your Experiences: Consider how the exams went and what they revealed about your preferences and capabilities. Did any new interests or career ideas emerge?
Gain impartial support : Discuss your thoughts and concerns with an impartial, qualified career professional, Melanie provides a safe space to explore your options and refine your plans.
Preparing for applications
Applying through UCAS can feel a daunting process, but with the right preparation, you can navigate it successfully and meet all deadlines!
Preparing to write a Personal Statement: Let’s consider what you might like to be reading, researching and proactively doing for each subject in order to write a convincing PS. We’ll then go through how to scaffold your argument to ensure you write your very best application, ready for tutor review during autumn term. Let’s reduce your stress and make it more enjoyable!
Why Choose My Careers Tutor?
My Careers Tutor provides:
Expert Guidance: Benefit from Melanie’s extensive experience in supporting students through UCAS applications and Degree Apprenticeship recruitment rounds.
Personalised Support: Receive tailored advice and strategies that match your unique aspirations and circumstances.
Gentle motivation: Here to help you when you are really fed up with the process! Choosing degree titles is hard, finalizing your 5 Unis is harder - let’s make it less overwhelming!
Ready to get started?
If you’d like some friendly, experienced help from someone who has helped hundreds already, book a session with Melanie and we’ll get you feeling confident and in control.
Related Services: Explore our guidance for Gap Year to see how we can support you make wider choices.
Contact Me: For more information or to schedule a session, please get in touch:
"Thank you so much for your help with (student's name). Your guidance truly helped her gain clarity and confidence. After your session, she's now secured her place at university!"
— Parent of an Upper Sixth Student
