Pupil Statement Guidance
Some useful hints and tips about how to complete this section of our School-College course application.
Included in our online application for School-College courses is a pupil statement section where we ask pupils to support their application by providing some additional information. Your pupil statement should not exceed 2000 characters including spaces (roughly 300-500 words).
These statements are a key part of the selection process when we offer places so completing this is essential.
As we receive more applications for our courses than we have spaces, the pupil statement is your chance to show the selection panel why you should be offered a place.
Our top tips
We’ve included some guidance below on the type of information you should include within your pupil statement.
Think about why you are applying for this course – why does this subject interest you? Do your current studies at school relate to the course that you have chosen, or have you taken part in any other activities that demonstrate your interest in the area?
What do you want to do in the future? Is there a specific job or industry you’d like to work in, or do you hope to study this subject at college or university after leaving school? Do you want to gain new skills, confidence or knowledge from undertaking the course?
Think about things you do outside of school that show your skills and interests. This could be a part-time job, volunteering, helping at home, playing sports, looking after family, being part of a club, hobbies, or any responsibilities you have. Choose examples that show qualities like teamwork, leadership, communication, or commitment. Tell us about these and the skills you have gained, and link them to why it makes you a good fit for the course. For example, if you want to study health care and you help care for a relative, you could say it has taught you patience and empathy.
Tell us any other information that you think might be relevant for us to know when processing your application.
Please list the qualifications you are currently working towards at school.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Contact our team directly,
Email: schools@nescol.ac.uk
Telephone: 01224 612393
Your guidance teacher or careers adviser at school will also be able to provide you with some help and advice.