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University Applications
The vast majority of pupils at Malvern decide to continue their education at university. In the increasingly competitive environment of higher education, we believe it is critical to manage the university application process effectively, as well as provide thorough, comprehensive and impartial advice about which courses and institutions might suit each pupil.
Throughout the Lower and Upper Sixth years, a carefully- managed programme of information and advice is provided by the Careers & Higher Education Department alongside Sixth Form tutors and, as a result of this, every year over 85% of pupils gain places at the university of their first or second choice. The Careers & Higher Education Department maintains comprehensive resources on universities, and department staff are on-hand throughout the decision and application process (including Results Day) for informal chats or more in-depth discussions.
The Head of Careers, Mr Richard Thurlow, leads the process of UK University Applications, assisted by
Dr Stewart Vaughan (Science and Medical School Applications), and Mrs Jennifer Major (Head of Sixth Form).
While the majority of pupils apply to UK universities through the UCAS application process, students seeking to apply to international institutions are fully supported through both aptitude tests such as SATs and the application process for particular universities. Over the past few years, pupils from Malvern have applied successfully to the top universities
in the US, Canada, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Holland. Malvern College is a SAT Testing Centre and is fully equipped to support our
own pupils in preparing for and sitting SATs. Dr Martin Harris is Head of International University Applications.
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