New Video: Dan’s journey to Durham Scholarship and Top Consulting internship

Dan Katsande left Berkhamsted Sixth in 2024, armed with a Vice Chancellor’s Art scholarship to Durham University and a desire to go far. 2 years on, Dan reflected on the lasting impact of Berkhamsted has had on his life.

Double1^st XI player; actor; Deputy Head boy: Dan embodies the Berkhamsted belief that the more opportunities you take, the more benefits you reap. Reflecting on every co-curricular opportunity, from his time on the wellbeing committee to being a part of a school play every year, Dan realised that in the end, it’s not just top grades that get you places. The range of experiences and opportunities that he accessed at Berkhamsted allowed Dan to build a variety of soft skills, and “those have been immeasurable,” he states.

In this feature interview, Dan discusses the opportunities at Sixth that allowed him to build a strong personal statement, and experience that benefitted him in his applications for a top summer internship. Having now finished an 8-week internship at top consulting firm Baringa, including securing a return offer for post-university, Dan traces his journey back to the day he arrived, in building the skills, confidence and experience he needed to thrive in the fast-paced consulting sector.

Students at Berkhamsted Sixth are set up exceptionally to succeed.

With a range of leadership opportunities, extensive extra-curriculars and a culture that helps young people flourish, students have a wealth of opportunities to build experience, learn soft skills and build strong personal statements and CVs.

“I always felt no matter what teacher it was, no matter the situation, they always demanded more from you. Not in an excessive way, but they know what you’re capable of, and what you can go on to do.”

“Now I realise I can go for stuff that seems slightly out of what I think I’m able to do, but the school builds that confidence in you.”

To learn more about Dan’s journey and the range of opportunities available at Berkhamsted Sixth, watch the full interview on YouTube.