Oxford Offers for Woodbridge School Students
Recognising academic excellence, dedication, and commitment, alongside exceptional performance throughout a rigorous admission application process, an offer from Oxbridge is certainly something to celebrate – and this year three of our Sixth Form students are doing just that! Georgie, Charlotte and Bee have each received offers from the University of Oxford, to study Biology, Medicine and English Language and Literature respectively.
Miss Norman, Head of School, shared,
“This prestigious university provides a world-class education, and an offer is something many aspire to achieve. Therefore, as a community, we are absolutely thrilled and delighted to celebrate with Georgie, Charlotte and Bee, and personally I am also incredibly proud of them. This is an incredible accomplishment;, they have each worked exceptionally hard in order to secure these offers. Their approach, conduct and attitude throughout their time at Woodbridge School has been commendable – they’ve each been a pleasure to know and teach.”
Talking about the application process, her offer and her hopes and aspirations for the future, Georgie shared,
“I was absolutely delighted to receive an offer from Magdalen College to read Biology. The process was admittedly time consuming and stressful but has been very much worth it. The School has been extremely supportive throughout this process with many teachers giving up their time to conduct mock interviews, which were essential in helping me to manage the interview process which was a very new concept to me. Miss Wright, who manages Oxbridge applications, has been a vital source of expertise and support throughout this process, spending countless hours helping me with my personal statement, reference and interview skills. Without her and other teachers’ support, this process would have been far more challenging and arduous. I am so very grateful for all the time and effort that was put into supporting me. I am not yet sure where this degree will take me, I love Biology and hope that by choosing a degree which I feel passionate about, I will discover a career path that suits me.”
Sharing her thoughts on the support received and the process of applying to Oxford University, Charlotte shared,
“I was super excited to be offered a place to study Medicine at Wadham College. The application was a long process, starting in the summer of Year 12 preparing for my UCAT entrance exam and entering essay competitions. Miss Wright has been incredibly supportive, helping me edit the many drafts of my personal statement, offering interview advice and guiding me through the whole process. My other teachers have also been really kind, offering to do mock interviews with me, helping me with my personal statements and writing my references. I’m really excited to have the opportunity to be taught by professors at the cutting edge of their field and take the next step towards becoming a Doctor.”
Describing the challenges of the application process as well as her hopes and aspirations for the future, Bee said,
“I was overjoyed to receive an offer for English Language and Literature at St Catherine’s College. The process for me was really interesting, despite being challenging at times and admittedly quite long, for English it was a chance to explore aspects of Literature that really interested me, where I was stretched to think about genres, writers and time periods beyond what we study at school. Miss Wright has been a huge support; suggesting books or essay competitions as well as arranging mock interviews. She also encouraged me to start my personal statement in Year 12 which, since I am studying four A levels, was a huge lifesaver. Similarly teachers from the English department provided mock interviews as well as an abundant knowledge on Literature which I could access in just a conversation. My tutor was also essential in navigating my confusion when it came to all things like applications, where to apply and what for – not just for Oxbridge applications but also other universities and opportunities for the future. I’m not sure where English Literature and Language will take me, but I very excited to be studying it in the future, and now am focusing on achieving my grades. I appreciate all the support the School has given me to pursue my passion.”
Miss Wright, Head of Academic Scholars and Oxbridge, said,
“Applying for Oxford and Cambridge universities is incredibly challenging and time-consuming, and getting into either of these universities is becoming more and more competitive. Hence, I am delighted for our offer-holders; they each completely deserve to have their hard work, focus and commitment to their education recognised in this way. They have each taken full advantage of every opportunity offered by Woodbridge School’s FitzGerald Programme for academic high-fliers, which includes successful entries into essay competitions, while also contributing enormously to the School, in Netball, Music, Debating and Art. I am immensely proud of them all.”
