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Whilst most of our Sixth Formers go straight to University, some opt for a gap year or enter the workplace. Whatever students decide we support them every step of the way.
Support programme
Our support programme starts in the spring term of Year 12 when we work with students to research university courses and alternative options. We also encourage girls to attend a Higher Education Fair and hold an information evening for girls and parents. Experienced teaching staff also offer support for admissions tests, such as the BMAT (Biomedical Associations Test) and LNAT (The Law National Aptitude Test), and organise mock interviews.
We offer Med Soc and other subject specific extension classes. Our careers staff, Sixth Form tutors and subject staff are always available to provide help and advice. Students also have their own dedicated tutor to support them through the process.
OXBRIDGE AND MEDICINE CANDIDATES
Students with the academic ability and curiosity may wish to apply to Oxford, Cambridge or medical school. You can be placed on the GDST Oxbridge on Track Programme or GDST Medics on Track programme. This is a unique programme set up for Brighton Girls students and involves developing research skills, independent learning skills, interview skills and much more, to support your application.
2022 TOP TEN UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
- Recent Leavers
Alice – University of Sussex, Psychology (with a foundation year)
Khushi – Royal Holloway, University of London, Computer Science with integrated foundation year
Laila – University of Surrey, Law
Lili – University of Sussex, Psychology (with a professional placement year)
Hannah – Nottingham Trent University, Furniture Product Design
Matt – University of Brighton, Paramedic Science
Niamh – University of York, History of Art
Tallulah – Bristol, University of the West of England, Business Management and Marketing (with a foundation year)
Laila – University College London, Ancient World
Ariana – Gap year
Mary – University of Winchester, Physiotherapy
Ruby – Nicol – Gap year
Mia – University College London, Classics
Emily – Gap year
Rowan – Gap year
Saloni – Queen Mary University of London, Computer Science with Industrial Experience
Phoebe – Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, Ballet and Contemporary Dance
Beverley – Kings’ College London, University of London, Medicine
Cluny – Oxford Brookes University, Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Molly – University of Brighton, Psychology and Criminology
Rosie – University College London, Biomedical Sciences
Mia – Brighton Met, Art and Design Foundation
Millie – Gap year
Phoebe – Pembroke College, University of Cambridge, Engineering
Mollie – University of York, Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance
Ella – Gap year
Insha – University of Leicester, Biological Sciences (Genetics)
Sam – Gap year
Ayesha – University of Bath, Management with Marketing (with professional placement)
Maya – Oxford Brookes University, Criminology
Eleanor – Edge Hill University, Psychology
Amy – University of East Anglia, English Literature with Creative Writing
Leily – UCL, Biochemistry
Tia – University of Bath, Robotics Engineering
Isabelle – University of Sheffield, Psychology
Theodora – Durham University, Computer Science
Lauren – Durham University, Mathematics
Marieta – University of Birmingham, Liberal Arts
Amber – University of Birmingham, Medicine
Annie – University of Edinburgh, English and French
Dana – Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts, Textile Design
Pippa – University of Westminster, Marketing Management
Rosa – Brighton Met, Art and Design Foundation
Natasha – University of Nottingham, Medicine
Nicole – University of Leeds, Modern Languages and International Relations
Betsy – University of Kent, Biomedical Science
Clemmie – University of Bristol, Law
Beckie – University of Bath, Psychology (with placement))
Ky – Nottingham Trent Wildlife, Conservation
Nina – Queen Mary University of London, Law
Kiana – University of Leicester, Medicine
Alice – Institute of Contemporary Theatre, Brighton, Performing Arts
Maddy – University of Westminster, Psychology
Isobel – University of York, English
Emily – Bournemouth University, Forensic Investigation
Rani – University of Oxford, Queens College, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Sasha – University of Bath, Architecture (with placement)
Eva – University of Cambridge, Newnham College, Archaeology
Maia – University of Sussex, Psychology
Isobel – University of Exeter, Film & Television Studies
Kiara – University of Sussex, Biomedical Science
Lucy – Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Medicine
Lily – University College London, Law
Nicole – Reviewing her options
Ruby-Ange – Already a successful businesswoman: ‘Ruby Shoesday’ Brighton
GDST benefits
The GDST offers specialised tutoring and the opportunity to attend an Oxbridge Conference. This is an immersive two-day experience with first class support during the selection process at highly competitive universities.
You also have the opportunity to attend GDST career insight days. These take place throughout the year at employers’ premises and offer an early opportunity to engage with potential contacts. The full spectrum of careers are catered for including business and finance, the arts and science and engineering. We encourage you to attend at least one of these events during your time in the Sixth Form.
The GDST Alumnae Network, the largest organisation of its kind in the country, gives you access to over 70,000 professionals who can offer help, advice and work experience opportunities. Sixth Form students can connect with alumnae via the GDST Rungway app which is great for asking questions and making useful connections with those already at university or in the working world.
Sixth Formers can benefit from help with sourcing work experience with alumnae and opportunities to apply for paid internships via the Network
