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.

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Upcoming Events

Application Support Webinars

Are you planning to apply to Cambridge for 2025/26 entry?

Magdalene is hosting a series of information and Q&A webinars to support you with your application. A member of the admissions team will provide guidance on admissions assessments and interviews, tailored to specific courses. This will cover both pre-registered admissions assessments, such as the LNAT, and College-registered tests. Attendees will receive information on deadlines, revision materials, and test formats.

The interview workshops will also include current students who will share their own interview experiences and offer valuable advice. These webinars provide an excellent opportunity to ask any questions you may have and gain reassurance about the admissions process.

The webinars are for Year 13 students attending state-maintained schools in the UK or Isle of Man who are currently preparing an application to the University of Cambridge.

Biological Sciences Interviews
4 November 2024, 5.00-6.00pm

Physical Sciences Interviews
4 November 2024, 6.30-7.30pm

Arts and Humanities Interviews
6 November 2024 5.00-6.00pm

Register for upcoming webinars

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.

Introduction to Magdalene College
Monday 18 November 2024 and Monday 31 March 2025

'The Subject Matters': A Level Choices (Year 10 and 11)
Monday 25 November 2024 and 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

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)

Register your interest

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Webinar Archive

Pre-registration required Admissions Assessments

In this webinar, Schools Liaison Officer Tess Bottomley, talks students through the format of Cambridge’s pre-registration required admissions assessments. Assessments covered in this webinar are the LNAT, ESAT and TMUA.

College registered Admissions Assessments

In this webinar, Schools Liaison Officer Tess Bottomley, talks students through the Cambridge Admissions Assessments that are registered through colleges. She provides advice and guidance on the format of the assessments, and how to best prepare. Please see the College admission assessments listing on the University’s website to see if your subject requires an admissions test.

Preparing a Strong Application to Cambridge

Magdalene College’s Schools Liaison Officer leads a webinar on preparing a strong application for the University of Cambridge. The sessions covered crucial aspects such as choosing a course and College, identifying super-curricular activities to include, writing an impactful personal statement, and introductions to admissions tests and interviews. Additionally, the webinars provided insights into the application timeline, key dates, Cambridge bursaries, and sources of finance. Watch the recording to gain valuable information and guidance for crafting a compelling application to the University of Cambridge.

Writing a Competitive Personal Statement

Magdalene College’s Schools Liaison Officer Natalie leads an insightful webinar on writing the perfect UCAS Personal Statement. The webinar covers how universities use the personal statement, what super-curricular activities to include, how to structure a university personal statement, and how to edit and refine your UCAS personal statement effectively. Watch to gain valuable tips and guidance on crafting an effective personal statement for your university application.

A Level Choices

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

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.

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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.

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Essay-writing Webinars

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

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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.

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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.

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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.