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.
UCAS Personal Statement Workshops
21 May and 4 June 2024
17:00-18:30
Zoom
Magdalene College’s Schools Liaison Officer will be leading two webinars on UCAS Personal Statements on 21 May and 4 June 2024. The webinars are intended for students who are planning to apply to university for 2025 entry (or deferred for 2026).
The sessions will cover:
- How universities use the personal statement.
- Super-curricular activities: what to include in a successful personal statement.
- Structuring a personal statement.
- Editing and refining a personal statement.
Registration
The sessions will take place on Zoom. These events are free, but registration is required. Registrations will close when bookings reach capacity, or else at 09:00 on the date of the event.
Please note: the sessions will be identical so students will only need to attend one.
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