Many congratulations to Rachel A (Year 12), who recently reached the final of the Northeastern University London Psychology Essay Competition. 

The question she answered was ‘How could psychology explain atrocious acts towards humans, such as during war times?’ Miss Gilbert, Head of Psychology described her essay, which you can read here, as ‘phenomenal...very interesting to read’.

Northeastern University London, formerly the New College of the Humanities, was founded in 2011 by the philosopher A C Grayling. It is a highly academic institution, offering Oxbridge-style seminar tuition, and its essay prize competitions are among the most prestigious in the UK.