A statement is the first chance a college gets to know you, so let your enthusiasm show. Rebecca’s opening does this well: a school trip to Madrid, a subject that stuck, an Open Day that changed her mind. Small, real moments beat grand claims.
Anyone can say they love a subject. Tell us why you love it here, an Open Day conversation, a Taster Day session, something about how we teach it.
“I want to study English Literature because I like reading” could be anyone. Say what you’ve actually read, thought about, or argued over.
Every point you make should answer what’s actually been asked, not just describe an achievement in isolation.
Head Girl, Captain of the netball team, a Saturday job at a charity shop, all of it’s interesting to us. We want the full picture, not just the school one.
Typos happen to everyone. Ask a Teacher, a Careers Advisor or a parent/carer to read it before you send it.
You don’t need a five-year plan, but a sense of direction, university, Apprenticeships, something else entirely, helps us support you properly. Don’t worry if you don’t know yet, lots of students don’t.
It’s fine for structure, not for substance.
We want your voice, not a smoothed-over version of it. We can usually tell the difference.
Why do you want to study your choice of subjects?
How has your time at school helped you to prepare for Xaverian College?
What else would you like us to know about you?
