Making decisions about Sixth Form and university can feel overwhelming - especially when timelines and expectations seem to arrive earlier every year. In this talk, Harry Cobb, Director of Tuition, and Ed Ballard, Director of Higher Education at Bonas MacFarlane, will demystify the process and help families understand when it’s helpful to start planning, and what really matters at each stage.

They will explore how academic interests, subject choices, super-curricular development and personal strengths fit together over time, offering practical guidance on how to prepare without putting unnecessary pressure on students too early. The session will also look at how Sixth Form choices can shape future university options, and how to keep pathways flexible as interests evolve.