6th Form News

• Visiting Bancroft to further explore competitive universities was extremely helpful for being able to hone my future activities so I can meet the criteria that these universities are looking for. It was very helpful and suggested many resources to not only support myself academically, but also support my coming research into universities. The personal statement talks were especially interesting, and I am confident that I will remember and put to use the knowledge gained from each talk in the future. - Keira

• Visiting Bancroft for the workshop was an enlightening experience for me as it allowed me to gain a full understanding of how to apply to university and what options are available to me. Prior to this experience I was unsure of how your application is processed when applying to University but thankfully this was one of the many areas that was covered. Furthermore, this workshop gave me a much needed perspective shift on the academic extracurricular activities that I should be participating in to greatly increase my chances of reaching my desired career destination. I am grateful that I was able to attend this workshop and will most definitely utilise the skills it equipped me with. - Gideon

• This workshop provided me with so much valuable insight into the admissions process and university life that follows it. It reassured me that there are endless possibilities and opportunities both in terms of courses to apply to, and the prospects that would come post-graduation. It certainly generated a greater sense of optimism for the future within me and encouraged me to thoroughly explore and research the potential courses I am considering applying for, which I plan to do very soon. Overall, I am glad I came! - Tuna

• Going to this workshop allowed me to become more comfortable with the complicated UCAS system, demystifying the complicated university admissions process. I got to hear from a wide range of speakers, including from Oxford University, which helped me to differentiate between how different universities choose applicants and see how unique each institution really is. After these talks, I feel more confident with writing a personal statement, and how to choose a university which is right for me - Amy