I was applying to Oxford, and they were really helpful with that too - the school arranged workshops and events with university representatives, covering everything from the ins and outs of the application process to interview technique, and some teachers even did mock interviews with me. During the process, my teachers read multiple versions of my personal statement and gave valuable and detailed feedback until we felt it was just right. Because the deadline for Oxbridge applications is mid-October this all had to be done very quickly, and it was a massive bonus having teachers who were organised and understood the process. Before I went to university I wanted to get a job in journalism or foreign affairs after graduation. Since arriving, however, I've really started to enjoy my subject - Philosophy - and my current plan is to stay on at Oxford and eventually go into research.

For anyone that wants to go on to study at university, and in particular if you aspire to study at Oxbridge, All Saints is a great choice from my experience. Not only were all the staff diligent, there is a dedicated Oxbridge officer who gave me one-to-one advice on my personal statement. Throughout the drafting process, I had several mock interviews with knowledgeable members of staff prior to admissions. The sixth form's history of sending students to Oxbridge meant that the school had ties with several retired academics and current students who were invaluable during the nervy applications period. I genuinely believe I wouldn't be where I am without the support I was given. Currently, I'm in my second year studying Human Social and Political Sciences (basically Politics for me) at Cambridge which has been an intense but rewarding experience. I don't know exactly what I want to do in the future yet but, I suppose I'll find out soon enough!

From the very start of year 12 we were made aware of any super-curriculars, work experience and volunteering opportunities that would boost the application whenever they would become available. I remember receiving UCAT advice from successful applicants as well as interview training organised by the school that proved invaluable on the day. The school is well-experienced in getting people into medicine and so you will meet former medical applicants, people who have been in the same place as you, who are more than happy to offer their advice and support where they can. Because of how knowledgeable so many staff at All Saints are about the medical application, I also received advice on where to apply based on my UCAT score and my predicted grades; it was all personalised. The medical application can be extremely daunting, but at All Saints there is no part of it you ever have to do alone. I am now a medical student at the University of Edinburgh (a phrase that a few years ago I could only dream of saying) and I am so grateful for all the support I received from All Saints in every aspect of my application.