Here is a small selection of our past students, with information about what they have gone on to do, and their advice for all current Manchester Academy students.
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Graduated from Manchester Academy: |
2009 |
College attended: |
Loreto College |
Subjects studied: |
Biology |
A |
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Chemistry |
A |
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Maths (AS) |
B |
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Psychology |
C |
University Attended: |
University of Bradford |
Subject studied: |
Chemistry |
Current status: |
3rd Year (2013-2014) |
Future plans: |
Masters / a job in the Chemistry field, e.g. AstraZeneca |
Top Tip: |
Never give up! |
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Graduated from Manchester Academy: |
2009 |
College attended: |
Loreto College |
Subjects studied: |
Biology |
A |
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Chemistry |
B |
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Media (AS) |
A |
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Psychology |
A* |
University Attended: |
University of Manchester |
Subject studied: |
Biomedical Sciences |
Current status: |
3rd Year (2013-2014) |
Future plans: |
NHS programme (including Masters and Training) |
Top Tip: |
Don’t underestimate studying and caring about your future – really think about it as GCSE grades were considered when I was applying for university. |
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Graduated from Manchester Academy: |
2007 |
College attended: |
Loreto College |
Subjects studied: |
Biology |
C |
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Chemistry |
C |
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Maths |
C |
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Physics (AS) |
B |
University Attended: |
Nottingham Trent University |
Subject studied: |
Biomedical Sciences |
Current status: |
3rd Year (2013-2014) (repeated 1st year) |
Future plans: |
Masters in cancer studies / Job in cancer research |
Top Tip: |
School is the best time of your life, so have fun, but work hard because it does pay off. |
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Graduated from Manchester Academy: |
2009 |
College attended: |
Loreto College |
Subjects studied: |
Biology |
B |
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Sociology |
A |
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English Literature |
No comment!! |
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Psychology |
A* |
University Attended: |
Manchester Metropolitan University |
Subject studied: |
Biomedical Sciences |
Current status: |
3rd Year (2013-2014) |
Future plans: |
Masters in Teaching (FE or Secondary) or Masters in Physiotherapy |
Top Tip: |
Have a plan for your future and start now, otherwise you’ll be lost. Keep trying no matter what happens – there are always different options. |
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Graduated from Manchester Academy: |
2008 |
College attended: |
Xaverian College |
Subjects studied: |
Biology |
A* |
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Chemistry |
A* |
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Maths |
A* |
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Psychology (AS) |
A |
University Attended: |
University of Manchester |
Subject studied: |
Dentistry |
Current status: |
3rd Year (2013-2014) |
Future plans: |
Dentist |
Top Tip: |
I did a gap year between college and university. I worked at Whalley Range High School as a Behaviour for Learning Assistant. So, don’t miss out on any opportunities that come your way. Even if you fail at them, at least you’ve tried them. |
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Graduated from Manchester Academy: |
2010 |
College attended: |
William Hulme Grammar School |
Subjects studied: |
Politics |
A |
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Maths |
A |
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Economics |
A |
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Chemistry (AS) |
A |
University Attended: |
University of Oxford (Queen’s College) |
Subject studied: |
Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) |
Current status: |
2nd Year (2013-2014) |
Future plans: |
Something to do with media production or financial banking |
Top Tip: |
Get involved with loads of extra-curricular activities – they’re fun, you meet new people and are fantastic life experiences! |
By Mrs Smith
RE & Careers Teacher