Do you want your application to stand out?

Follow this step-by-step guide to help you get it right:

Download an Application Form

Do Your Research!

• You've found the website, so that's a good start!
• Talk to your School and your parents
• Find your chosen course or subject in our Full-time Guide
• Talk to our staff if they attend your school
• Look out for other events such as Careers Fairs

Visit the College

• It's important that you come to our Open Evenings or a Taster Session

Complete the Application Form

• Complete neatly and clearly in blue or black ink
• Read the form carefully and complete it fully
• Try to give as much information as possible, particularly why you are choosing the course you are applying for. And make it interesting!
• Ensure you give the Reference Form to a teacher or tutor who can provide us with an academic reference
• When you have completed your application and you have a reference, you're ready to send it. If you're from one of our partner schools you must hand it to your school, who will send it to us. If you're not from one of our partner schools you must send the application, together with the reference.
• Send it as early as possible. Even if you're not sure which course to choose, get your application in anyway, we can help guide you.

Need help filling out the Application Form?

• Contact our Admissions Advisers on: 01279 868 100 or email Admissions

RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORMS TO:

Admissions, Harlow College, Velizy Avenue, Town Centre, Harlow CM20 3LH

What Happens Next?

Interview

The interview is the next important step. We all need to be sure that Harlow College is right for you.
Once we have your application and the information from your last school or college we'll invite you for interview.

We invite you to bring your parents/carers along so that we can explore all your options and find the course that suits you best. The interview will be with a tutor from the course area and will last about 20 minutes. You’re encouraged to ask us as many questions as you like, so come prepared.

Helpful hints:

• Make sure you arrive in plenty of time
• Dress smartly (suits are not necessary!) Bring anything you may have been asked to in your interview invite letter (e.g. Art portfolio)
• Prepare some questions and answers (we will ask you lots of questions) for example:
  - Why do you want to do the course?
  - What career aspirations do you have?
  - What prior knowledge of the subject do you have?
• Try to be relaxed, and show us you at your best! We want you to succeed!

We'll make you a conditional offer at the interview (in some cases we may suggest you attend a 'taster' with the college before we make the offer).

Keeping in Touch

There are several events to attend before you enrol, including New Student and Parent Day and Taster Days for those of you who haven't previously attended one. We'll write to you to let you know about these. We will also send you information about some of the things you might need for your course, such as equipment and uniforms etc.

Enrolment

Enrolment (when you bring in your exam results and confirm your course) happens at the end of August/beginning of September. This is when you'll receive more detailed course information, such as timetables.