Careers and University Guidance
We know that life is only just beginning when you leave school at 18.
To help you onto this road we offer information evenings, masterclasses and one-to-one tutorials to support you with whatever journey you decide to take, be it advice on your gap year or mock interviews for your university application.
Almost all Rydal Penrhos pupils proceed to higher education, either immediately after the summer they leave school, or after a gap year. In August 2020, 48 pupils out of 51 decided to proceed to university.
If university is the path you wish to follow, we offer all of our Sixth Form pupils guidance in applying to their chosen destinations. We pride ourselves on providing close and expert support throughout the UCAS application process.
This enables pupils to focus on their A-levels, making sure they never find their exciting first steps towards life beyond school a burden.
Applying for competitive courses
Pupils wishing to apply for competitive courses at Oxford or Cambridge, or for Medicine, Veterinary Science or Dentistry are identified early in their academic life to enable them to receive help and timely guidance. They are then encouraged to attend taster courses and apply for programmes like Medlink and Headstart.
UCAS applications are prepared in early September to make sure they meet the October 15 deadline.
Additional practice interviews are then arranged in November and December to maximise the chances of success for the pupils.
Alumni connections
The Rydal Penrhos Society is a network of over 5,000 former pupils around the world, who can share opportunities and experiences remotely or at one of our numerous social events we hold both nationally and internationally.
They form a wonderful resource of loyal Rydal Penrhosians who help with mentoring, work experience and indeed monetary gifts and other forms of support to the school.
This is the latest alumni newsletter which we produce termly to keep that communication current and relevant.
Rydal Penrhos Society Newsletter: November 2020