Phew – just surfaced from under a pile of 150 forms – the first batch (I know it’s taken a while but, in my defence, I have to look after our current students too…).

I read your form – at least once –  scribble some instructions on it – e.g. offer level – and then hand it back to Central Admissions. As soon as my long-suffering admissions assistant (hi Joanne) processes it, the offer is available to view by UCAS track, so watch for movement this week. If I’ve made you an offer, watch for an email coming from us, with some info and an invite to an open day.

I know it’s not fashionable these days to read the form – even in my day, not everyone did it – but I do. For two reasons. Most importantly, if I’m trying to decide if you’re right for us, and we’re right for you, then it’s crazy not to. But also, to be honest, I think it’s a little sad if no-one can find the time to read what you and your referees have invested time and effort in writing *sniff*.

By way of reassurance, there are some excellent personal statements this year, and I have yet to see a duff one.