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Head Girl

Our school has now started accepting applications for Prefects, Senior Prefects and Head Boy/Girl. I know that I definitely want to apply to be a prefect but don’t know about being head girl. I am a confident person but don’t particularly enjoy speaking in front of people. Would anyone be able to give advice on what they think I should do and whether I should just stop worrying and go for it?

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Reply 1

The RAR

I was offered to be a prefect back in year 11 but declined the offer because being a prefect is a rip off really, the school makes you do half of their work for free basically, that badge you get to wear isn't worth a bag of ****

Reply 2

xmollybennettx

Thanks for your opinion/advice, I’m definitely gonna think about it more

Reply 3

username2820734

I was once a head girl.

How did you find it?

Original post by xmollybennettx

How did you find it?

Quote me por favor. I'm actually a boy, so i didn't really find it anything xD

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Reply 6

yusyus

Original post by xmollybennettx

How did you find it?

none of that prefect stuff is worth it just focus on your exams.

Reply 7

username2820734

Original post by yusyus

none of that prefect stuff is worth it just focus on your exams.

None of the head boy/girl team from my school got Oxbridge. My school is usually a large contributer of Oxbridge students, so says something about becoming a Head boy/girl... It doesn't help much.

Reply 8

yusyus

Original post by jsk800

None of the head boy/girl team from my school got Oxbridge. My school is usually a large contributer of Oxbridge students, so says something about becoming a Head boy/girl... It doesn't help much.

yup and honestly I can't see it affecting an application at all; if you do decide to write it in your ps its probably gonna be less than a line at the end and im sure unis wont care about it

Reply 9

xmollybennettx

Original post by yusyus

yup and honestly I can't see it affecting an application at all; if you do decide to write it in your ps its probably gonna be less than a line at the end and im sure unis wont care about it

Thanks for the input, think I’ll just fill the prefect form in and let it be

Reply 10

xmollybennettx

Original post by jsk800

Quote me por favor. I'm actually a boy, so i didn't really find it anything xD

Ahaha fair enough

Original post by jsk800

None of the head boy/girl team from my school got Oxbridge. My school is usually a large contributer of Oxbridge students, so says something about becoming a Head boy/girl... It doesn't help much.

Ahh I see, thanks a lot

Reply 11

username2820734

Original post by yusyus

yup and honestly I can't see it affecting an application at all; if you do decide to write it in your ps its probably gonna be less than a line at the end and im sure unis wont care about it

I think they would prefer someone who is interested in the course, over a head of whatever.

Reply 12

yusyus

Original post by xmollybennettx

Thanks for the input, think I’ll just fill the prefect form in and let it be

honestly I wouldn't do that either but it depends on what you have to do as a prefect. tbh its up to you anyway good luck in whatever you choose

Reply 13

Laurenstaa

Honestly just go for it, you might regret it if you don’t. At least you can say you did it if you don’t get it (which I highly doubt :smile:

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Reply 14

xmollybennettx

Original post by jsk800

Quote me por favor. I'm actually a boy, so i didn't really find it anything xD

Ahaha fair enough

Original post by jsk800

None of the head boy/girl team from my school got Oxbridge. My school is usually a large contributer of Oxbridge students, so says something about becoming a Head boy/girl... It doesn't help much.

Ahh I see, thanks a lot

Reply 15

xmollybennettx

Original post by Laurenstaa

Honestly just go for it, you might regret it if you don’t. At least you can say you did it if you don’t get it (which I highly doubt :smile:

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That’s what I was thinking, thanks so much

Reply 16

xmollybennettx

Original post by yusyus

honestly I wouldn't do that either but it depends on what you have to do as a prefect. tbh its up to you anyway good luck in whatever you choose

Thank you

Reply 17

Laurenstaa

Original post by xmollybennettx

That’s what I was thinking, thanks so much

No worries, I hope it goes well!

Reply 18

xmollybennettx

Original post by jsk800

I think they would prefer someone who is interested in the course, over a head of whatever.

Yeah I get you, thank you

Reply 19

fcmcmurray

I'm a current HG and I'd say it's probably a really good idea to go for it. It did end up in my personal statement and it's been in every work experience and degree apprenticeship application I've put in. For me, it's been really useful because I've been googled a few times by potential employers and that's one of the things that shows up, as well as providing a talking point as part of my CV.

Quite honestly, I love public speaking, and giving a speech was part of the application process, but as soon as I got the post every speech I've given since has been written on a piece of paper and all I've had to do is read. If you're scared of public speaking or don't think you're very good, still apply because it'll be an opportunity for you to hopefully overcome those fears.