Entrance Requirements

About You & Future Plans Guidance

Help with the “About You & Future Plans” Section of Your Application

When you apply to King Edward VI College, you’ll be asked to complete a section called About You & Future Plans. This isn’t a formal personal statement — we just want to get to know the real you.

It’s your chance to tell us:

• Why you’ve chosen your subjects

• What interests or experiences have shaped you

• What you might want to do in the future

✍️ Part 1: About You

Tell us a bit about yourself. You don’t need long paragraphs or fancy words — just be honest, clear, and positive. We’re looking for enthusiasm, curiosity, and personality.

You might include:

• Why you’ve chosen your courses — what interests you about them?

• Hobbies and interests — what do you enjoy doing outside school?

• Positions of responsibility — like school council, prefect, or team leader

• Work experience — any part-time jobs, volunteering, or placements

• Other experiences — like travel, competitions, creative projects, or helping at home

✏️ Tips for writing:

• Start with a mind map or notes to get ideas flowing

• Keep your sentences short and clear

• Use your own voice — no need to sound overly formal

• Check your spelling and grammar

• Ask someone you trust to read it over

• Don’t stress — we’re not judging your writing, we’re just keen to learn about you

Part 2: Your Future Plans

In the second part, we’ll ask:

“What do you hope to do after leaving King Edward VI College?”

You don’t need a detailed life plan — just be open about what you’re thinking right now.

You could talk about:

• A career you’re interested in

• A subject you want to study at university

• An apprenticeship or training path

• Or simply say you’re still exploring your options

We ask this so we can offer helpful advice on your subject choices. It’s perfectly fine if you’re unsure — most applicants are! Just share whatever ideas you have right now.

Final Thought

This part of your application isn’t about being perfect — it’s about helping us understand who you are and what motivates you. Be yourself, and don’t worry if you don’t have everything figured out yet.