I am a bright, intelligent person with a lively and outgoing personality that continually places me at the centre of things both within the classroom and beyond. I approach my studies in the same way that I do life: boldly and with a sense of fun.

　　It is this innate enjoyment of life and all that it has to offer that propels me forwards aiming to complete new challenges and achieve the best that I possibly can. I have always wanted to attend university, both to test myself against the most rigorous of academic standards and to experience the array of extra-curricular activities that it offers.

　　I have developed a very focused interest in all round fitness, which sees me attend a gym three times a week and compete in the school rugby first XV team. I spent two seasons captaining the second team before extra work in the weights room allowed me to become a vital part of the first team. I had originally been judged too small to compete at that level, but this set back served only to provide me with extra motivation to raise my performance and physical condition. Not only has this confirmed my full colours award and improved my fitness, but it hasn’t hurt with the ladies either!

　　I also play tennis and football to a high recreational standard, and enjoy pool and snooker as well as developing a reputation as a pub quiz fanatic. My high level of general knowledge frequently results in victory, and if only I could convince Paxman to move University Challenge into the Red Lion or Farrier and Firkin, I think I would be able to take on any Oxbridge college for the title. Certainly my interest in the courses I intend to study is far more than just a ‘starter for ten’.

　　I have been committed to pursuing a course that will allow me to make the best use of my strong organisational and time management skills and keen commercial and financial awareness. I gained valuable financial experience running a book making enterprise during the recent World Cup (as I am not a licensed bookmaker, I would appreciate it if you could keep this confidential). I used the proceeds of this enterprise to fund the organisation of a five-a-side ‘World Cup’ tournament at the school. Held over the course of a week this was a great event that captured the imagination of the whole school, from the team of rugby props representing Argentina (in lovely netball skirts and vests!), to the PE staff who were beaten in the final by a last minute volley to the top corner.

　　Ultimately, I have simple aims in life: to be a multi-millionaire, own a Ferrari and a first division football club, and marry a supermodel. But I fully intend to make the most of my time at university first.