The Edge

“Much more useful than other courses I’ve been on.” “A must for Oxbridge candidates”
“It has vastly helped to make me more aware of how important it is to think about various topics and ideas.”
“Made me think more about how to answer questions more constructively to lead on to a more interesting conversation, and how to present my enthusiasm and ideas about my subject.”
“Helpful, amusing, good for confidence.”

Students from Plymouth College

“Instead of being a complete wreck when I think about the interview, I now feel like I have a base line to work from and it’s inspired me to find out more about my subject.”

Students from Ridgeway School

“Enriching, and I’m now more aware of the complexities of questions and the potential intellectual debate that could follow.”

Students from Eastbourne College

“Fantastic! I really enjoyed it and I definitely think that more days like this should be offered at our school!”
“It has shown me the need to be specific and give examples and not waffle!”
“Really helpful (a little scary!) but good fun, worthwhile and motivating – it reminded me how much work I need to do!”
“It has made me feel more confident and more motivated to research more about my subject.”
“It has taught me to answer a question in a better way and made me think more deeply.”

Students from Burford School

“I found the whole experience amazing. It was highly fascinating and mentally stimulating.”
“It really opened my eyes to the interviewing process.”
“It’s made me realise how much more you can achieve by thinking outside the box and looking at things from completely different perspectives.”
“Definitely the most useful course I’ve been on.”
“I liked that there was a range of activities rather than just a lecture.”
“I would definitely recommend this course to other students. It was well worth the time and was lead by a very capable and suitable leader.”

Students from Thomas Telford School

“This was brilliant compared to all the other courses I’ve had in my 17 years. Truly inspirational, I have no higher praise.”
“It has shown me how to articulate my natural spark for my favoured subject. It was also very influential in building my confidence.”
“Less cheesy, more original, stimulating, encouraging and personal. Leaders genuinely care and inspire.”

Students from Warlingham Sixth Form College

“It’s made a huge impact. I feel much better about the interview, what to expect and how to react. Incredibly stimulating, with continuous return to how to apply skills in an interview situation.”

Student from Lady Eleanor Holles School

“I was constantly bombarded with questions that were very challenging. It made me develop the skill of being able to think quickly and sensibly.”
“I really really enjoyed it. I loved the discussion and the fact that you always had to think intellectually before saying something.”
“Taught me to think more objectively about questions interviewers might ask.”
“I enjoyed how mentally stimulated I was throughout the entire day. I felt I was constantly thinking around the subject.”
“I’ve learned to be more objective when formulating an argument to make it much stronger overall.”
“Excellent! Really makes you think twice about how to answer questions.”
“Taking the answers to a whole new dimension.”
“Everything was hard to some extent but that’s what I came for. Well worth it. I learnt A LOT!”
“All the exercises actually did help me find or develop something that would give me “The Edge”."

Students from Heathland School

“I enjoyed the active way in which we explored ideas and stretched the way we think.”
"It made me excited to challenge myself more. Very well managed and structured leading to a brilliant course."

Students from Farmors School

“I was constantly motivated and recharged with varying discussions and tasks.”
“Outstanding! Very stimulating and inspiring.”

Students from Gordons School

“It has made me think deeper into seemingly obvious questions and explore them.”
“A very worthwhile day.”
“It has shown me how I will need to think at an interview.”
“Excellent. Really helpful, worthwhile and fun.”

Students from Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School

“The debates and questioning were most enjoyable because you could have a proper intellectual conversation without feeling embarrassed.”
“Much better than other courses. The content was stimulating, relevant and extremely challenging.”
“I enjoyed being pushed and challenged to my limit.”

Students from Parmiter’s School