For a celebration of some very interesting and exciting futures’ choices, read on!

Min Fletcher, Film and TV Studies

I have applied to study Film and Television Studies at the University of Exeter. Taking Drama A Level has allowed me to gain invaluable skills in both acting and directing and has built my passion for drama. My love of films and acting has grown from a very early age, and I hope to explore this at university where I will learn first-hand from professionals in the industry. In order to prepare myself for my application, I attended a summer filmmaking course where I got the opportunity to create my own film, with full access to professional staff and equipment, allowing me to explore various aspects of a filmmaking crew. I received a lot of support from College when applying for university, particularly from my tutor, and this helped me to feel confident with my decision as well as being made aware of the many opportunities that were available to me.

Elli Collins, Photojournalism

I have an offer to study Photojournalism at Falmouth University. I have always been drawn to both writing and photography, so this course was the perfect combination. I prepared for my application by working alongside the school’s marketing team and helping with the image selection for last year’s Cheltonian. Attending their weekly meetings gave me an insight into the world of journalism and inspired me massively, reaffirming my love for the field. It was taking History of Art A Level that taught me the wider meanings of imagery and how significant context is in conveying a narrative. Mr Nelson and Mr Evans have prepared me to expand on this knowledge during my course. I also prepared for my application by using photography as my main medium throughout Art A Level, challenging me to find innovative ways to use my camera. I aspire to have a career in which I can further my creative ability, whilst documenting important narratives across the world.

Kitty Pritchard, Costume Design

I have an offer to study Costume Design at Falmouth University, which is something I am very excited to learn more about, and hopefully take forward as my career in the future. Studying Fashion & Textiles at A Level, alongside Theatre Studies was what first inspired me to look into costume design and all the creative opportunities it has to offer. My love for the practical side of Textiles as well as the theory behind costume design in Theatre Studies is what made me realise how perfect this course was for me. I have both Departments at College to thank for the development of this passion, and the application process was greatly aided by my tutor, especially the personal statement aspect. The Careers Department, specifically Mrs Evans, was incredibly helpful in helping me narrow down my choices when it came to deciding on a course and university. In preparation for this course, I have carried out work experience with a textile designer, and I plan on additionally working with a costume designer over the summer.

Dominykas Drungilas, Music Technology

I have an offer to study Sound Engineering and Production at Birmingham City University. Since I was 11, I have taken an interest in the recording and production side of music, on top of playing instruments and learning music theory. As the years passed, the interest only grew and today I am responsible for most of the recording, production and live sound events at College. The ability to study production at university will broaden my set of skills in the field allowing me to further embrace my passion for music and its making. The university course offers a great variety of areas to be explored such as recording, sound reinforcement, production and an in-depth insight in audio systems with an optional professional placement year which would give me a significant amount of experience before entering the industry.

Kimmy Kwok, Molecular Biology

I have an offer to study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia. I am planning on applying for pre-med after my four-year course. It has always been a dream of mine to pursue medicine, but it only became a reality when I selected Biology, Chemistry and Maths as my A Levels. As part of my journey, I gained numerous work experiences and was exposed to the tough but rewarding reality of a medical environment. It was incredibly helpful to have a tutor that aided me through my medical application process. The Science Department has inspired me to strive for excellence and helped develop my curiosity for all things to do with medicine.

Arav Mediratta, Business Management and Organisational Studies /Finance and Administration

I have applied to Study Business Management and Organisational Studies /Finance and Administration at the University of Western Ontario. At A Levels I studied Biology, Chemistry and Business. I developed a fascination with the world of financial markets in Fifth Form through trading NFTs (non-fungible tokens) which eventually sparked my interest in trading currencies and coins. I then started to learn how to trade successfully and have been trading Forex and Cryptocurrencies since then, which has ultimately led to my choice of course. I hope to have a career in investment banking or preferably scaling up what I am currently doing and becoming a full-time trader. College has been exceptional in helping with university applications and career advice as I applied both in the UK and Canada. The extent of information and support provided was amazing and helped in both the application process and careers choice. The talks and presentations Mr Nelson organised helped me through the confusing Canadian application process and I am beyond grateful for all the support College has offered.

Vivien Li, Pharmacy

I have an offer to study Pharmacy at the University of Manchester, a place with a range of excellent facilities for me to develop the skills needed as a pharmacist. Due to my passion for working in the healthcare sector which arose during my volunteering experience in a hospital, and my interest in Chemistry, I decided to apply the science knowledge I have learned to help people in need. The different forms and effects of drugs are fascinating, which makes me want to delve deeper and to know more. From the pandemic, I saw the increasingly important role of pharmacists, as they can help ease the pressure in hospitals by directly prescribing medication to patients. I find that meaningful. I believe that by collaborating with other healthcare professionals, people can get more access to healthcare in the first place. In terms of the UCAS application process, College definitely provided a lot of guidance and support throughout, which put me in a good position.

George Scurr, Commercial Pilot Training

I have been given the opportunity to undergo training to attain full commercial pilot qualifications through Skyborne Academy, and alongside that I will pursue studies in Aviation Management at the University of West London. My fascination with aviation stems from my family, and I was fortunate enough to get my private pilot license during Lower Sixth. This experience solidified my passion for flying and affirmed my career aspirations within the aviation industry. My ultimate goal is to venture into the private aviation sector and establish my own business. I am grateful for the invaluable guidance provided by my tutor and Mrs Evans in helping me choose the right flying school. The support I have received has been instrumental in shaping my path towards a career in aviation and entrepreneurship. I am truly grateful to College for allowing me to pursue my passion of flying around my busy school life.