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Application Support Series 2021

Online Events

Magdalene College regularly hosts free online events for students attending state schools in the UK.

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.

Subject Tasters

Following a hugely popular series of Subject Taster sessions in January 2024, we are delighted to announce further webinars for February and March.

Magdalene College Fellows will lead online Subject Taster sessions on a variety of subjects available to study at the University of Cambridge.

The sessions are intended for Years 11 and 12 (or equivalent) students. Students from other year groups are welcome to attend but should be mindful that the session content is aimed at GCSE/A Level. All sessions will take place on Zoom from 17:00-18:00 on the dates specified.

Upcoming sessions include an introduction to social and cultural history with Dr Sara Caputo, and an exploration of the relationship between translation and artificial intelligence with Professor Silke Mentchen.

19 February: History
20 February: Computer Science
11 March: Geography
13 March: Criminology
18 March: Mathematics
19 March: Law
20 March: Medicine
21 March: Languages

Registration

Sign up to attend the webinars by clicking the button link below. Registrations for each webinar will close at 09:00 on the event date.

Registration for each webinar will close at 9:00 on the event date.

Register for Subject Taster Sessions

Upcoming Events

May 2024: Personal Statement Workshop (Year 12)

Register your interest for any of these webinars


Webinar Archive

A Level Choices

The Subject Matters provides students with information and guidance on selecting A Level subjects they will enjoy and excel in.

The Subject Matters: A Level Choices

Recorded February 2024

Interviews Workshops

Join us for an insightful webinar series hosted by Schools Liaison Officer, Natalie Thompson, and current Magdalene students as they share their expertise on the University of Cambridge interviews.

An Introduction to Cambridge and Oxford Interviews

Recorded November 2023

Cambridge Interviews Workshop for Arts and Humanities Subjects

Recorded November 2023

Cambridge Interviews Workshop for Biological Sciences

Recorded November 2023

Cambridge Interviews Workshop for Physical Sciences

Recorded November 2023


Admissions Assessment Workshops

Join us for an insightful webinar series hosted by Schools Liaison Officer, Natalie Thompson, as she shares her expertise on preparing for the University of Cambridge Admissions Assessments.

Preparing for Admissions Assessments: Arts

Recorded October 2023

Preparing for Admissions Assessments: BMAT

Recorded October 2023

Preparing for Admissions Assessments: Arts and Humanities

Recorded October 2023

Preparing for Admissions Assessments: LNAT

Recorded October 2023

Preparing for Admissions Assessment: NSAA

Recorded June 2021.


Essay-writing Webinars

Webinar series for students entering the Arts and Humanities Essay Competition.

Planning and Researching Essays

The Writing Process

Refining and Referencing Essays


Kick-starting your Application

In this session, we talk about applying to university and the big decisions, including picking a course, applying to Cambridge, exploring your subject and writing your personal statement.

Kick-Starting your Application


Study Skills: Preparing for Year 13

In this session, we discuss the science behind the learning process, and how to effectively use revision strategies and tactics to use your time effectively.

Study Skills: Preparing for Year 13 and Higher Education


Refining Personal Statements

The personal statement is the one part of the admissions process that applicants have complete control over. We discuss what universities are looking for in a personal statement and how applicants can get the most out of their 4000 characters. Hints and tips on how to sharpen up personal statements, and the common pitfalls to avoid.

Refining your Personal Statement