TALENTED Miss Nottingham Rebecca Drysdale will have to use her brains as well as beauty on the day she tries to win the prestigious Miss England final.
Her preparations on the morning of the final in Torquay will be put on hold for Rebecca to sit one of her A level exams at a nearby school.
The teenager is keen to secure good grades although she has already secured an unconditional offer for a Business and Marketing degree at Sheffield Hallam University.
Meanwhile, a film showing her musical and sporting prowess is proving a big online hit making her one of the favourites for the competition.
Taking place on Monday evening, over 60 girls from around the country will be competing for the coveted crown.
Multi-talented Rebecca's homemade talent video gained over 1,000 likes on YouTube.
In the clip, Rebecca, who lives in Wollaton, can be seen ice skating at Nottingham's National Ice Centre whilst playing the flute and singing to Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On.
The 18-year-old beauty queen said: "I wanted to show my favourite hobbies and sports. I used to ice skate when I was little but stopped because of school. I've always been interested in singing and acting, especially musical theatre.
"If I get through to the next round of the talent section I need to practice for the night of the final. "
But first the beauty pageant winner has to take her Business exam on Friday before embarking on the long trip to the seaside resort.
"I've got an exam on Friday and then I'll be going straight from there to Torquay. It's a very stressful time!" she said.
"I've also got a Geography exam on the day of the final at the Torquay Girls Grammar School, which means I miss the rehearsals. I've got to rush from the exam straight to the hotel to get ready."
She says that if she were to win the competition, she would be able to defer her place at university for a year.
"I haven't really thought about winning, I haven't had time because I've been so busy."
This weekend is just the start of the grueling rounds making up the Miss England contest. On Saturday, the contestants are required to take part in a fitness boot camp challenge, followed by attending the Mr World final in the evening.
On Monday night the 60 hopefuls will be battling it out for the title of Miss England at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay.
The evening will start with the new eco-round, where contestants are required to wear their homemade recycled gowns. There will also be a talent and evening gown round.
Rebecca is looking forward to the event and has big ideas on how to wow the judges.
"I'm going to keep it all very simple and natural. My evening dress is beautiful. It's been made by a Nottingham designer called Truly Bridal. I designed it myself. It's very simple but in a royal blue colour. It features a floral ruched fabric on top and is long and flowing below," she said.
Cheering Rebecca on from the audience will be her mum, dad and grandmother, who are heading to Torquay for the weekend and Monday final.
Director of the Miss England competition, Angie Beasley, believes that Rebecca is in with a big chance of scooping the top prize.
She added: "Rebecca has done brilliantly in the competition so far. She's been doing well in each round which is a good sign. I wouldn't be surprised at all if she was crowned Miss England on Monday."
