Where to start? I have a DS in y12 in an ordinary state Grammar.
Good GCSEs (4x A* 1x9 2xA 2x8 2xB). We assume he should get 3xA at his Alevels. He has no particular career plan and is a good all rounder. He may go for International Relations or something Geographical.
But everything I read seems to point to good universities/Russell group/ Oxbridge being massively oversubscribed. He’s certain he wants to go to somewhere ‘good’ and is looking forward to uni life already!
What could give him the edge for applications?
We live rurally and not near anywhere for easy access for extra curricular stuff. Although he’s a good pianist. I think we should start making an effort now to see some open days or find something extra to help him.
In my day if you got good grades universities were happy within any of the personal statement stuff.
All suggestions welcome please
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glitterbiscuits · 09/10/2017 10:17
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