High Achievers Programme Booklet 2015

Barrow Hall College
High Achievers Programme
Course Guide 2015
What do our
High Achievers Programme
students say?
What is the High Achievers Programme?
After achieving 11 A* in my GCSEs at
Great Sankey High School, I chose to
continue on to Barrow Hall College where
I studied Fine Art, English Literature and
French. I had a great time at BHC and feel
that I really achieved my potential –
mainly thanks to the fantastic teachers
and support that was offered. I was College President at BHC which was a great
way to gain confidence and also to meet
new people. Moreover, the college was
really helpful in supporting my Oxford
application - we were offered dedicated
personal statement sessions and mock
interviews which were so useful when it
came to the real deal – in fact, my mock
interview at college was perhaps more
intense than the real thing! Since I’ve
come to university I’ve realised just how
supportive BHC is, especially when
planning your next steps. Lots of people
I’m now friends with (including some
from elite private schools) were amazed
at the levels of help and support that the
college provides when you’re applying to
university as they just didn’t have the
same at their sixth-forms. BHC was a
great place to spend two years and I can’t
thank them enough for helping me to get
to where I am now!
The High Achievers’ Programme is primarily aimed at those students
who are aiming to achieve A*’s to A grades at GCSE although it may
be possible to join the programme based on internal mock
examinations or final AS grades in year 12. The programme itself
offers structured support for those students who:

have aspirations to study Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary
Medicine

have aspirations to study at Oxford or Cambridge

have aspirations to study at a Russell Group or other prestigious
universities
What will I be offered on the Programme?
All students who join the High Achievers Programme will:

Be offered the opportunity to complete the Extended Project
Qualification (EPQ). This course, which is highly regarded by
Universities, allows students to select an area of particular
interest to them, produce a 5000 word study and present their
research to fellow students and course mentors at the end of
the academic year;
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Be offered specialist support from the High Achievers’
Programme leaders with all aspects of your UCAS applications
including applications to Oxbridge, Russell group and other
prestigious Universities and
Medicine, Dentistry and
Veterinary Science courses.
Nathan Stazicker
History of Art Christ church Oxford
Barrow Hall College High Achievers Programme 2015
What do our
students say?
I took the EPQ as an extra option because
it is the most useful for university. Not
only does it give you an experience of
using you own initiative and researching
something you’re actually interested in, it
also prepares you for a similar style of
learning when you do go on to a
university. I was assigned a mentor for the
duration of the EPQ who I met with
regularly for support and guidance. Most
admissions centres say that although they
don’t base offers solely off it, it does make
you more likely to be accepted, with some
even giving you easier offers. This is very
helpful when applying as it seriously takes
the pressure off!
Kieran is currently in year 13 at Barrow
Hall College studying Maths, Further
Maths Chemistry and Physics. Kieran
achieved A grades in all of his AS subjects,
is predicted A*’s for all four of his A2
studies and also achieved an A* for his
extended project.
Pictured above from left to right are some of our current year 13
students who have applied for competitive courses:
Joe McCarthy– Cambridge Natural Sciences, Kieran Jones– Cambridge Mathematics, Marcus Hemmings-Cambridge, Ben Hasson-Oxford Law, Amaan Din–
Oxford Medicine, Amber Gallimore—Manchester Medicine, Matthew WrightSheffield-Medicine and Kateline Gallimore– Manchester Medicine
The High Achievers’ Calendar of Events
The High Achievers’ Programme at BHC is designed to give all enrolled students a
range of experiences providing guidance towards making decisions that are right for
you. Our calendar of events also covers the two years you will study with us.
Year 12
Year13
September– The Extended
Project
UCAS Personal Statement
support
October– Guest Lecture 1
October– Interview clinics
Oxbridge
December-UCAS Support/
Medlink
November– support with
UKCAT,BMAT and LNAT
February– Guest Lecture 2
December/January-Mock
interviews
Oxbridge roadshow
Pure Potential workshops/
opportunity to enter
academic competitions
June– Post 18 Day– Support
from ex students currently
studying competitive courses
June/July– Oxford
February- Guest Lecture 3
High Achievers Programme
Leaders Rhianne Bond and
Mike Whitehouse
Barrow Hall College High Achievers Programme 2015
What do our students
say?
The quality of teaching at
Barrowhall College has
been outstanding. I am
taught by specialist A Level
teachers who are flexible
with their time if I need
support, treat me as an
individual and who are
passionate about their
subject. It is obvious that I
am taught by people who
genuinely care about my
success.
When completing my
UCAS application, I was
provided step by step guidance by a dedicated form
tutor which made the process surprisingly easy. The
smaller class sizes in college provide a family feel
and a friendly atmosphere
to learn in.
Kateline Gallimore Year 13
For a student at any college,
understanding the UCAS
process, writing a personal
statement and applying for
university can be daunting!
However the constant help
from my various teachers and
form tutor made the process a
lot easier. I would definitely
recommend BHC to other
students!
Amber Gallimore Year 13
High Achievers Programme
Barrow Hall College
Barrow Hall Lane
Great Sankey
Warrington
WA5-3AA
01925-720-726
www.barrowhallcollege.co.uk
Ruhi Bhalla
Durham-Psychology
HI! I’m Ruhi and I am in my first
year at Durham University studying
applied psychology.During my time
at Barrow Hall College I studied
History, The Extended Project,
Psychology, English Literature and
Fine Art achieving A* in Fine Art and A grades in my other
subjects. Being one of the top universities, getting into
Durham is very competitive. Fortunately, the support I
received at BHC was fundamental in terms of meeting my
academic needs and also in allowing me to grow as a
person and develop skills in a range of different areas. Of
course, it was important that I achieved top grades; it was
the facilities at BHC and the genuine desire of the staff,
who want students to do well, which helped to nurture me
so that I could achieve my goals.
Hi my name is Mia and I am
studying Art & Design, English
Literature, History Tudor,
Maths and the EPQ. After
achieving 10 A*’s at GCSE, I
chose BHC because of the
friendly, familiar environment
and the opportunities unique
to the college. For example, the
'Young Artists In Tuscany'
course was not offered at any of the other colleges I
looked at. Going to Tuscany was the most amazing experience and I would highly recommend it if you love art.
2015

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