Online Events
These online events are designed to support students in making a competitive application to university, with sessions ranging from picking a course to interview support. The support and advice will be relevant to students applying to academically competitive universities across the UK, including, but not limited to, the University of Cambridge.
Magdalene College Annual Webinar Series
Information and opportunities to ask questions about various aspects of the university application process.
Webinars are open to students attending state-maintained schools in the UK. Some webinars may have additional eligibility criteria (e.g., by year group).
All sessions will take place on Zoom from 17:00-18:00. All webinars will be recorded and made available on the Magdalene College website after the sessions, however, we would encourage students to attend live to have the opportunity to contribute questions.
'The Subject Matters': A Level Choices (Year 10 and 11)
Monday 13 January 2025
Choosing a University Course
Monday 3 February 2025
Introduction to the UCAS Application Process (Year 11 and 12)
Monday 17 February 2025
Finances at University
Monday 3 March 2025
Introduction to Magdalene College
Monday 31 March 2025
Preparing a Strong Application to the University of Cambridge (Year 12)
Monday 28 April 2025
Writing a Personal Statement (Year 12)
Monday 12 May 2025
Preparing for Admissions Assessments (Year 12)
June 2025 (dates TBC)
Subject Taster Webinars
January - March
We are hosting online Subject Taster webinars throughout January-March. These sessions will be led by Magdalene College Fellows, covering a variety of subjects offered by the University of Cambridge, including Medicine, Mathematics, Geography and more!
There will be two online sessions for every subject; the first in the style of a lecture, and the second will be more interactive, similar to a Cambridge supervision. We encourage students to attend both sessions, to experience degree-level teaching, and to ask questions or engage in academic discussion. This will also serve as useful interview prep for those thinking about applying to the University of Cambridge.
All sessions will take place on Zoom on weekday evenings. Due to the interactive nature of these sessions, they will not be recorded. Therefore, we urge you to sign up and set a reminder for the date. Current subjects and dates are as follows:
Computer Science
15 January and 22 January
Education
5 March, 5pm
Geography
6 February and 20 February
History
29 January and 7 March, 5pm
Languages
26 February and 7 March, 5pm
Law
6 March and 13 March, 4:40pm and 5:00pm respectively
Medicine
5 February and 19 February
Mathematics
10 March and 17 March
Philosophy
3 February and 10 February
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
18 February
Please sign up using the link below before 9am on the day of the session, and a Zoom invitation will be sent on the day of the session. We hope to add further sessions in additional subjects in the coming weeks.
Sign Up for Subject Taster Webinars 2025Applicant videos
Year 10 and 11
A Level Choices
Information and guidance on selecting A Level subjects for University of Cambridge courses.
Introduction to Magdalene College Cambridge
Explore Cambridge's collegiate system and what makes life at Magdalene College unique.
Year 12
Preparing for Year 13 and Higher Education
Explore the science of learning, effective revision strategies, and time management tactics.
Preparing a Strong Application to Cambridge
Essential tips and guidance on crafting a strong application to the University of Cambridge.
Writing a Competitive Personal Statement
Expert tips on writing a compelling UCAS Personal Statement.
Planning and Researching Essays
Guidance on essay planning, researching, and developing a creative approach to academic work.
The Essay Writing Process
Advice on writing academic essays, developing arguments, and structuring essays.
Refining and Referencing Essays
Information on refining essays, adhering to word limits, and referencing sources.
Year 13
Cambridge Arts and Humanities Interview
Guidance on the format of the Cambridge Arts and Humanities interview, preparation tips, and interview sample questions.
Cambridge Biological Sciences Interview
Guidance on the format of the Cambridge Biological Sciences interview, preparation tips, and interview sample questions.
Cambridge Physical Sciences Interview
Guidance on the format of the Cambridge Physical Sciences interview , preparation tips, and interview sample questions.
Cambridge Pre-registration Admissions Assessments
Guidance on the format of Cambridge's pre-registration admissions assessments, including the LNAT, ESAT, and TMUA.
Cambridge College registered Admissions Assessments
Guidance on the Cambridge Admissions Assessments registered through Colleges, advice assessment format, and preparation.
Preparing for Cambridge Law National Aptitude Test
Expert advice on preparing for the Cambridge Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT).