We are thrilled to announce that Chester, in our Upper Sixth, has received an offer to read History and Politics at Oxford.
Having been with King’s since Year 4, this achievement is a testament to his hard work and our dedicated teaching staff. Chester credits six rounds of mock interviews, plus the discipline gained from Rowing, Drama, and the CCF, for helping him secure the offer. He feels King’s has truly prepared him—both academically and co-curricularly—for life at Oxford.
How does it feel? I initially had a “whatever happens” attitude, but after the Open Day at Oxford University and understanding their tutorial system, I knew I wanted to go. It seemed like a place where I would do well.
How did you find the interview process? I had two online interviews focused on source analysis. I chose to do them from home to manage my nerves!
How did the school help you prepare? I had six mock interviews with Mr Smith, Miss Ransom, Mr Medhurst, Mr Carroll, Mrs Miles, and Dr Thompson. We practised “blind source” analysis, which helped me learn to talk through my thinking process even when I didn’t immediately know the answer.
Did extracurriculars play a role? Definitely. Rowing taught me discipline, and performing in plays and the choir gave me processes to deal with nerves. Leadership roles in the CCF and Model UN also helped demonstrate the confidence and quick thinking they look for.
Who would you like to thank? Dr Thompson, Mr Collins, Mr Medhurst, and Mr Covey were instrumental in recommending books and encouraging me to apply when I wasn’t sure.
What’s next? I’m looking forward to the rowing, choir and perhaps the Officer Training Corps. I feel I’ve got a step ahead regarding university life because of the opportunities at King’s.
Related Posts
The Lunchtime Recital Series at Rochester Cathedral, held in collaboration with King’s School, Rochester, continues to be a charming highlight of the local cultural calendar. The most recent performance on Monday showcased the impressive breadth of talent within the School’s Music Scholars. Set against the backdrop of the Whale Exhibition the event offered a [...]
Romy in our Lower Fifth, represented King’s at the Medway Rotary Club’s annual ‘Youth Speaks’ competition. Each competitor across the two age categories was given five minutes to talk on a subject close to their heart, to an audience which included families, Rotarians and the Mayor of Medway. The competitors, all drawn from local [...]
Silas completed his fourth Cotswold Marathon at the weekend, a competitive overnight 30-mile event across the Cotswold Hills involving over 500 Scouts, Guides and Leaders. He led a team this year, having also done so previously, and once again demonstrated strong leadership, resilience and confident navigation skills under pressure. In an impressive personal performance, [...]
