Chemistry is about the ‘stuff’ around us ‐ how atoms and molecules interact and react in our brains, in car engines, in the kitchen and in the skies ‐ and as such it occupies a central position between the physical sciences on the one hand and the biological sciences on the other. An A Level Chemistry qualification is attractive to many university admissions tutors as it tells them you can analyse and present data, absorb factual material, handle numerical problems, understand and explain complicated concepts, and that you have physical skills gained from laboratory work ‐ that you are in fact a good all‐rounder! Although the varied nature of the subject can make Chemistry a challenging A Level for some, pupils’ effort and ability is rewarded as university prospects for those applying to Chemistry or Chemistry‐related degree courses are excellent, even in the current, austere climate. Stowe Chemists regularly, indeed usually, win places at top Russell Group universities, most often Oxford, Bristol, Durham, Imperial, UCL, and Cambridge. Chemistry remains an important pre‐requisite for direct entry into courses such as Medicine, Veterinary Science, and Dentistry, as well as most courses in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Food Science. Many universities now offer courses combining Chemistry with a wide variety of non‐science options, such as Management, Business, Law or Economics, as well as a year abroad or a year in industry.