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Manchester's Xaverian College students see Oxbridge success

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Ten outstanding students from Xaverian College have received offers to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.

Gaining their places was the culmination of significant additional work over two years by the students, who were all part of the college’s specialist ‘Oxbridge Programme’, a unique and tailored programme that prepares students to apply to these universities.

Jake McMeekin, who is currently studying A Levels in mathematics, further mathematics, physics and politics, and plans to progress to the University of Oxford to study Mathematics and Philosophy later this year, said: “The college has been so supportive! "Through the Oxbridge Programme, I have had access to specialist advice, guidance and tutors, and in particular, Mr Gibson, who has helped me with practice admissions papers, mock interviews, and so much more.” Laila Al-Terawi, plans to join her brother, and Xaverian alumni, Tawfik, who is currently studying Medicine at the University of Oxford, later this year to study biochemistry.

Commenting on her experience of applying to Oxbridge, she said: “I did lots of research into the Oxbridge admissions process but ultimately it was the support of the college’s Oxbridge Programme that guided me through it. "Our weekly lectures and keep-in-touch meetings helped me further understand what the universities were looking for and how to write and structure my personal statement.

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