I have always been an academic, and I've always wanted something that would make me stand out in the crowd in that department. My parents knew that I have potential so didn't want me to go to a local state school where nobody is particularly encouraged to learn. We looked at private schools, and came across my school, but with fees at over £8000 a year it would not be cheap. I took the entrance exam, and got the letter home a few weeks later, and I read it and it said I had passed. I thought I would pass and was just about to put it down, when something in bold caught my eye:

We are also pleased to inform you that Zara produced the best exam papers out of all the applicants, and we are happy to state that we have awarded her our highly prestigious school scholarship.

I was in a state of shock, but extremely happy! The scholarship knocks about £2500 off the school fees, and I will be able to hold the title of scholarship winner for the rest of my life.