HARDWORKING students at a Hereford college have seen their efforts rewarded with offers from top universities.
Hereford Sixth Form College students have received 19 offers from Oxford and Cambridge universities.
This represents 39 per cent of those who applied, against a national average of around 12 per cent.
The college's 'Reach' programme helps 300 students consider top universities and apprenticeships, with some opting to apply early for Oxford and Cambridge.
A particular strength this year has been the college's maths applicants, with four offers.
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The college provides extra tuition lessons so students can take the demanding Advanced Extension Award to signal their excellence at undergraduate level maths.
Humanities applicants have also excelled, while both of the college's medicine applicants received offers.
The college has created a network of more than 250 former students who support and mentor current applicants on the Reach programme.
Students who have interviews for universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, but also Manchester, Imperial and others, have an evening workshop with former students.
Vicky Orsmond, creator of the Reach programme, said: "To get 39 per cent of our Oxbridge students offers is amazing, and shows the right students are applying."
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