Bailey Austin has been awarded a full Presidential Scholarship to Union College in New York, one of the most competitive merit-based awards available to international students. The Presidential Scholarship recognises outstanding academic and personal achievements.
‘I wanted to go to America to study because of their excellent education system,’ she said.
She will be studying international relations and politics, but as Union College is a liberal arts college, that will mean she will study a range of subjects during her time there.
Bailey said she was also interested in the ability to travel and explore new cultures while she is studying.
She collected her A-level results on Thursday morning and achieved two A*s and an A in psychology, art and religious studies, respectively.
‘I’m really happy, it was a nice surprise,’ she said.
Bailey has taken part in The Big Debate alongside Deputy Lindsay De Sausmarez, president of Policy & Resources and HM Procureur Megan Pullum.
Deputy head girl Sophie Brooks applied to the University of Leiden in the Netherlands and received an offer from them to study archaeology.
‘I’ve always been interested in it and I wanted to do something that I enjoy at university,’ she said.
Ladies’ College students received offers from universities including Oxford, Durham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Bath, and 97% of students achieved the grades they needed for their chosen universities.
‘We’re incredibly proud of the girls and are excited to watch them as they prepare for the next step in higher education. The admissions process is tough, with students having to show exceptional subject knowledge, critical thinking, and the ability and confidence to engage in high-level discussion,’ said Morag Herring, head of the senior school.
The students will be pursuing a wide range of subjects at degree level, including medicine, law and chemical engineering, archaeology and acting for screen. One student has also been placed locally to train as a nurse, alongside studying for a degree at Middlesex University.
‘The variety of subjects and calibre of universities reflects the hard work and dedication of the girls.
‘All of them have made the most of their time at the college, whether through leadership roles or simply being an active part of college life,’ said Ms Herring.
‘It’s just lovely to see them all go off on their own paths, it’s what they need to do.’
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