GSA/HMC University Admissions Conference - Wednesday 6 November 2024 (Online)
This Conference is for Heads of Sixth Form; UCAS advisers and similar roles in HMC, GSA and other independent schools HMC members are eligible for the GSA Member discount. Bookings should be made via the GSA website, details below.
Description
This Conference is for Heads of Sixth Form; UCAS advisers and similar roles in HMC, GSA and other independent schools
HMC members are eligible for the GSA Member discount. Bookings should be made via the GSA website here: GSA/HMC University Admissions Conference - Girls' Schools Association
Conference Programme
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Time |
Session |
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9:30 |
Welcome and Introduction Matthew Shoults, Headmaster, Notting Hill and Ealing High School GDST and Co-chair of the GSA/HMC Universities Sub-committee Helen Pike, Master, Magdalen College School, and Co-chair of the GSA/HMC Universities Sub-committee |
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9:35 |
UK Universities and Undergraduates – The Road Ahead Nick Hillman, Director, HEPI |
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10:05 |
UCAS Update Philippa Alway, Senior Policy Adviser (Skills, Schools and Colleges) Samantha Sykes, Customer Success Manager (B2C) and Caroyln Mindos, Principal Admissions Reform Lead, UCAS |
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11:00 |
Unlocking the Power of Mentors to Navigate Global University & Career Success Giuseppe Iademarco, Co-Founder, Millie Group |
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11:05 |
Break |
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11:10
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The US and Europe: Key Features and Updates for University Applications David Hawkins, Director and Founder, The University Guys With changes to requirements for entry to universities in the United States in Europe, and changing demands from students, it is important to be up-to-date on the nuances of application processes. Looking at new requirements for subject combinations, SAT tests, and more, David will give an overview of the key trends to be aware of. |
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11:40
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New Testing Arrangements TMUA Peter Derrick, Deputy Director of Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions (Admissions and Data), Imperial College London |
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12:00 |
University Admissions Panel Dr Martin Thompson, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Cambridge Jonathan Batty, Deputy Academic Registrar: Access, Recruitment & Admissions, Durham University Katja Lamping, Director of Student Recruitment, UCL |
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13:00 |
Closing Remarks |
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