Academic Mentoring & Future Pathways
At Three Rivers Academy Sixth Form, we are committed to helping students make confident, informed decisions about their future. Our Academic Mentoring Programme runs throughout Year 12 and 13, offering personalised guidance, expert support, and meaningful opportunities to explore university, apprenticeships, and employment. This programme is a key part of our culture of academic excellence, ensuring every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
Programme Highlights
- Industry Talks from professionals at organisations like O2 and Unilever, offering insights into career pathways and employability skills
- Educational Visits, including the National Apprenticeship Show and a campus day at the University of Surrey
- Support with University Summer Schools to broaden academic experience
- Work Experience in Year 12, tailored to student interests and career goals
- UCAS Application Support, including personal statement workshops and expert guidance for competitive courses such as Medicine and Oxbridge
- Apprenticeship Guidance, with local opportunities and application support
- Student Finance Advice, including an annual information evening with a local university
For a full breakdown of our mentoring journey, download the Academic Mentoring Learning Journey.
Academic Mentoring Learning Journey
UCAS Guidance
We provide structured support for all students applying to university through UCAS. This includes:
- Help choosing courses and universities
- Personal statement writing workshops
- Interview preparation and admissions test support
- Guidance on references and predicted grades
New for 2025
- Structured Personal Statement Format: Students now respond to three focused questions (max 4,000 characters total) covering subject interest, academic preparation, and wider experiences
- Fee Waivers: Available for eligible students, verified through the UCAS adviser portal
- UCAS Hub: All applications are submitted via the UCAS Hub, which also offers tools for exploring courses, tracking progress, and accessing careers advice
Our mentoring team ensures every student feels confident and well-prepared to take their next step—whether that is university, an apprenticeship, or entering the world of work.
| Year 12 Mentors | Year 13 Mentors |
| Miss Hann | Mr Metha |
| Dr Collier | Mr Jones |
| Mr McAlonan | Mrs Hern |
| Mrs Hanekom |
UCAS and Careers links
Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service
Unifrog - The universal destinations platform
Alumni
Three Rivers Academy would like to enable past students to keep in touch with former friends and members of staff.
We have an active PTA who organises fun events which we would love you to come along to.
Please complete the Alumni questionnaire in order that we can contact you about these activities.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.