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*** is a pleasant and thoughtful student, one who makes a significant contribution to the academic and pastoral life of the Academy. He is a positive student and is keen to study Psychology at undergraduate level – it is a subject he has consistently demonstrated a personal interest in and his studies at A-Level have enhanced and developed this nascent interest into a potential career path.

In Media, *** is able to analyse a range of texts for meaning and apply some critical theory. He is able to express himself clearly in his written work and confidently in class presentations. **** is a creative thinker and can appreciate the multiplicity of meaning evident in texts, and he has developed the ability to explore texts from a range of different critical and contextual perspectives. **** has developed a strong level of proficiency in video editing and has constructed two high-quality video productions. He is a popular and team-focused student - he has twice put himself forward to perform in music videos reliably preparing for his role beforehand. He is able to work independently with some support and structure to organise and plan a shoot and develop his skills. A reflective learner, **** can evaluate his progress according to assessment and skills-based criteria and responds positively to constructive feedback. **** has been a reliable and supportive student who has responded well to the demands of A-Level.

**** is a committed student in Performing Arts who always engages positively in class, contributing ideas and constructive evaluation of both theoretical and practical aspects of the course. He has good active listening skills and can expand upon ideas presented.

**** engages successfully with the practical and theoretical aspects of Performing Arts. He is a responsive performer who can engage an audience with a genuine sense of character, as he is effective at exploring the psychology of role. **** has demonstrated the ability to work independently to conduct detailed research and he is able to present information clearly both in written and verbal form. **** is able to work successfully as part of a creative team, working in a variety of contexts and time scales.

**** is a conscientious student in Psychology who works hard to complete tasks to the best of his ability. He has the academic capability and commitment to continue his studies of Psychology at undergraduate level. **** works well in class and at home, demonstrating a genuine interest in expanding his knowledge and understanding of the subject.  He did exceptionally well in last summer’s exams and the Psychology department was really pleased with the progress that he had made over the whole year. **** works well as an individual and also when he is a member of a group.  **** is always the first to propose an alternative suggestion, or to raise a methodological issue in class.  He is an excellent student, who has a good imagination and is able to see problems from several different angles. He always asks the right questions and is perceptive and imaginative, which is always a good combination. He is forthright and willing to contribute his opinions and is able to discuss critical approaches. The Psychology staff have enjoyed teaching **** over the past two years and they wish him every success for the future.

I am confident **** will respond positively to an undergraduate environment and I warmly recommend him to you. He has a keen interest in his chosen courses and he has both the skills and academic ability to be successful in the field. He is an independent learner with the capability of making the transition to degree study with ease.