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.
Recordings of past webinars can be seen below.
Upcoming Webinars
Preparing for the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
22 May 2025
Preparing for Admissions Assessments (Year 12)
August 2025 (dates TBC)
Subject Taster Webinars
Our online Subject Taster webinars have now concluded for this academic year. These sessions, led by Magdalene College Fellows, offered students the chance to explore a range of Cambridge subjects through lecture-style presentations and interactive discussions modelled on Cambridge supervisions.
We’re pleased that so many students joined us for this year’s series, and we hope the sessions provided valuable insight into degree-level study and the Cambridge teaching experience.
New dates for our next round of Subject Taster webinars will be released in autumn 2025. If you're interested in taking part in future events please sign up below for updates.
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Year 10 and 11
A Level Choices
Information and guidance on selecting A Level subjects for University of Cambridge courses.
Choosing a University Course
Explore the University of Cambridge course options, entry requirements, career considerations, and student insights to help choose the right university course.
Introduction to Magdalene College Cambridge
Explore Cambridge's collegiate system and what makes life at Magdalene College unique.
Finances at University
This webinar covers university finances, including tuition and maintenance loans, student loan repayments, and Cambridge-specific support like the Cambridge Bursary and College financial aid.
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).