As a 2025 IGCSE student, when should I apply for sixth forms? Mocks are in a week.
As the question states, I'm perplexed as many of my classmates are going to be applying after mocks -- should I do that, or apply once I take my IGCSE exams -- on results day, when my results are going to be better?
Reply 1
I'm a 2026 IGCSE Student and I'm applying to schools this september (Start of year 11) It sort of depends on what sort of schools you want to apply to, if you wanted to apply to an external independent school (as I assume that you go to one) then it would normally be too late. Most 16+ offers have gone out now, for state schools you should apply after mocks, normally with the mock results that you give they would offer you a conditional, if you reach their requirements. Don't apply after your exams, it would be too late, most good schools would have stopped taking applications by then. Sixths form schools are very competitive and you should apply, as soon as you get your mock results, most offers would be a conditional but if you are lucky enough, you could get an unconditional from some schools. I wish you luck for your mocks! ☺️
Reply 2
Original post
by chasingfoxes123As the question states, I'm perplexed as many of my classmates are going to be applying after mocks -- should I do that, or apply once I take my IGCSE exams -- on results day, when my results are going to be better?
Depends on the schools you want to apply for. More competitive schools usually by now have already closed their admissions. Look at the schools you’re interested in & determine if you’ll get your predictions changed before or after the school’s admissions close. If you have the time, then wait. If you don’t, don’t. Gl!
You most definitely don't wait until results day to apply. You should really have either applied already, or be in the process of applying now. Either way, get cracking!
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- achieved practically all 8s and 9s In gcse mocks (not math) - happy to give advice
- mocks, and how they relate to 6th forms
- Bad GCSE Grade for medicine
- Cardiff Sixth Form College AMA
- will i get into medschool???
- GCSE Results Day Countdown 2025 - Today is the day!
- 16+ entry exams advice
- UCAT 2290 | IB 43/45 | IGCSE 8A* 1A | Medicine
- nathan's y11 gyg - the climb to the nines!
- Med School A Level Requirements
- Help UCAT + Medicine
- UCAT preparation
- Official Queen's University Belfast 2025 Applicant Thread
- Cardiff sixth form college
- GCSE Appeals, Remarks and Retakes 2025
- gcse year 10 mocks
- Westminster School
- Any advice is welcomed 🥲
- ICLMS or other sixth form?
- A level Maths or not
Latest
Trending
Last reply 19 hours ago
NCS Newham Collegiate Sixthform HONEST REVIEW (ask questions)Last reply 5 days ago
Westminster School 16+ 2026 entryLast reply 1 week ago
do NOT go to LAET (London Academy of Excellence Tottenham)Last reply 1 month ago
16+ Exams Westminster, Brighton college , KingsLast reply 1 month ago
Kings Maths School - 2025 entryLast reply 1 month ago
2026 6th Form Entrance ApplicantsLast reply 2 months ago
How I got into St Paul’s 16+Last reply 3 months ago
Best Sixth Forms or Colleges to go to?Last reply 3 months ago
Tiffin Girls Sixth Form 2025 External ApplicantsLast reply 3 months ago
Westminster 6th form applicationLast reply 3 months ago
Looking for a good sixth form in London?Last reply 4 months ago
St Olave’s Entry 2025 sixth formLast reply 4 months ago
Goodenough College 25\26Last reply 5 months ago
Sutton Trust Summer SchoolLast reply 5 months ago
Laptop or handwritten for sixth form??Last reply 5 months ago
Year 12's: when will you start researching your options for after school or college?Last reply 5 months ago
Personal vent[...help...]Articles for you
How The Student Room is moderated
To keep The Student Room safe for everyone, we moderate posts that are added to the site.
