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Webinars and Student Panels

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Journey to Higher Education

Queen Mary is pleased to provide a series of webinars and student panels to support you with your journey to higher education  
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Registrations for our new webinars is now open! Here's what we've got coming up in 2024...

Our online series of webinars and student panel events aims to support you through the different stages of the application process 

Each session will provide you with information and practical tips to guide you through your journey to higher education. You will get the chance to hear from current Queen Mary students who have been through it all before.

Parents and Carers you will notice specific sessions to help you support your young person throughout their journey to higher education but please feel free to also register for sessions aimed at students.

Below is a list of upcoming webinars and student panels. Feel free to book onto multiple sessions via the registration link listed in the description.

Teachers and advisers are very welcome to attend but are unable to book on behalf of a student or group of students.

Researching Courses and Universities 

Wednesday 15 May 2024, 4.30- 5.30pm (BST)

In this session, we will explore different university and course options after school and college and how to make the right choice for you.

We will cover:

  • How to research your options
  • Questions to ask yourself when considering choices
  • Tips on how to make the right choice for you 
  • Useful resources to help with your decision making 

We will be joined by current Queen Mary students and hear how they researched their options and why they chose to study at QMUL

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Studying in London 

Wednesday 29 May 2024, 4.30 - 5.30pm (BST)

London remains the best city in the world to be a university student, according to the QS World Student Cities 2022 surveys and analysis. Join Queen Mary students as they discuss what life as a student in London is really like. They will discuss:

  • Why they chose to study in London 
  • London and QMUL social life 
  • London Costs and if its really as bad as we are told 
  • What moving to a big city is really like
  • Why some chose to commute to university

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Introduction to UCAS and the application process

Wednesday 5 June 2024 - 4.30- 5.30pm (BST)

In this session, we will introduce you the UCAS application process including important dates and what to include in your application 

We will cover:

  • What is a UCAS application 
  • What you need to include in your application 
  • Tips on how to make a strong application 
  • Different factors you need to consider when completing your application

We will be joined by current Queen Mary students and hear their tips on applying via UCAS and how they got a place at QMUL. 

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Making the transition to University

Wednesday 19 June 2024 - 4.30- 5.30pm (BST)

If you are planning on going to university and are worried about the jump from sixth form or college into higher education then this session will help you prepare for your transition to university.
You will get an insight into what to expect from academic and student life, how to manage your time and organise your work, how to access university support services and much more.
We will delve into the challenges that may be experienced at university plus the support that's available to help you realise your ambitions.
You will have the chance to ask our student ambassadors questions about transitioning plus they will share their own journeys, experiences and tips.

This webinar is aimed at year 13 students.

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Writing Your Personal Statement

Wednesday 3 July 2024 - 4.30- 5.30pm (BST)

Join us in this session to help start your personal statement. This session will focus on how to get started and get your ideas down on paper. 
We will cover:
  • The aim of a personal statement 
  • How to structure your personal statement 
  • How to write about your experiences
  • Dos and Don'ts
  • How to decide what to include 
We will be joined by current Queen Mary students who will share their tips and advice on how to write a fantastic personal statement !

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UCAT Preparation One: Verbal Reasoning 

Monday 01 July 2024 - 5.00 - 6.00pm (BST)

This webinar will introduce you to the UCAT and the Verbal Reasoning section of the test. Current medicine and dentistry students will talk through how to answer different questions for this section using a variety of examples and discuss preparation strategies.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout. 

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UCAT Preparation Two: Decision Making 

Tuesday 02 July 2024 - 5.00 - 6.00pm (BST)

This webinar will introduce you to the Decision Making section of the test. Current medicine and dentistry students will talk through how to answer different questions for this section using a variety of examples and discuss preparation strategies. 

You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout. 

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UCAT Preparation Three: Quantitative Reasoning

Monday 8 July 2024 - 5.00 - 6.00pm (BST)

This webinar will introduce you to the Quantitative Reasoning section of the test. Current medicine and dentistry students will talk through how to answer different questions for this section using a variety of examples and discuss preparation strategies.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout. 

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UCAT Preparation Four: Abstract Reasoning

Tuesday 9 July 2024 - 5.00 - 6.00pm (BST)

This webinar will introduce you to the Abstract Reasoning section of the test. Current medicine and dentistry students will talk through how to answer different questions for this section using a variety of examples and discuss preparation strategies.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout. 

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Preparing for Clearing and Results Day

Wednesday 10 July 2024 - 4.30- 5.30pm (BST)

Are you looking for more information about the Results, Confirmation and Clearing processes? This webinar will help you to understand how Clearing works.
We will cover:
  • How to apply through clearing 
  • Why you might apply via clearing 
  • What happens if you are made an offer via clearing 
  • What happens on results day
  • Tips on how to prepare for all outcomes on results day
We will be joined by students who have gone through the Clearing process for a Q&A.

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UCAT Preparation Five: Situational Judgement

Monday 15 July 2024, 5.00 - 6.00pm (BST)

This webinar will introduce you to the Situational Judgement section of the test. Current medicine and dentistry students will talk through how to answer different questions for this section using a variety of examples and discuss preparation strategies.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout. 

 Register now

How to manage Clearing and Results Day for Parents and Carers

Wednesday 24 July 2024, 6.00pm - 7.00pm (BST)

As results day looms, learn what you can do to support your child on results day including how Clearing works if they need to find a new university place.
We will cover:
  • Admissions 
  • How to find a course in clearing
  • How to apply through clearing 
  • Why students apply via clearing 
  • What happens if they are made an offer via clearing 
  • What happens on results day
  • Tips on how to support them to prepare for all outcomes on results day
This webinar will cover the key questions you may have about Clearing.

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A Queen Mary Student's Perspective: Clearing and Results Day

Wednesday 7 August 2024 - 4.30- 5.30pm (BST)

Hear from current students sharing their experiences of getting a university place through clearing. In this session will cover everything you need to know about clearing – including:
  • What is clearing and how does it work?
  • Who is clearing for and what are the benefits?
  • What happens on results day?
  • How can I prepare?
  • What happens on a call?
Plus you'll have the chance to put your questions to the students.

 Register now

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