When? (time of year)

What stage of the process

Year 12/1st Year College

Research, Open Days, HE Fairs

September Y13/2nd Year College

Apply

October

Deadlines for Oxbridge/Medicine/Dentistry/Vet Science

October to January

School/College deadline for applications

January

UCAS deadline for applications

Open ended

Interviews and offers

February- June

UCAS Extra (safety net if initial applications unsuccessful)

August

Results

August

Clearing (second safety net if results mean rejection from firm and insurance choices)

September/October

Enrol at university