Super Curricular: Creating Impressive Academic Profiles & Enhancing University Applications with Anya Filon & Nicola Askin, Directors at My Super Curricular, and Steven Lawrence, Head of UK Undergraduate Recruitment at University of Bath

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In this interactive online event, we focus on the central role of super curricular activities in creating impressive academic profiles and enhancing university applications. We are joined by Steven Lawrence, Head of UK Undergraduate Recruitment at University of Bath, who will set the scene by providing the university perspective before we hear from Anya Filon and Nicola Askin, Directors at My Super Curricular*. Anya and Nicola will interactively explore:

What is super curricular exploration? Why should you care? 

1. 1. What are super curricular activities? How do they differ from extra curricular?
   2. Why is super curricular exploration important?

How can you explore your favourite subject? 

1. 1. Types of super curricular activities.
   2. Notes on reading around the subject.
   3. Building practical subject-specific skills.

How much should I do?

1. 1. How many activities to complete?
   2. Examples of how to build a research pathway and link resources with each other.

Building your super curricular portfolio.

1. 1. How and where to find quality super curricular resources.
   2. Linking your exploration to current events.

Making the most of your super curricular activities

1. 1. Time-saving tips
   2. Reflecting on completed activities.
   3. How to talk about your activities in your personal statement?

* My Super Curricular is a subscription service for schools that offers quality super curricular resources and recommendations. My Super Curricular helps students create impressive academic profiles and enhance their university and apprenticeship applications. At 16.30, Anya and Nicola will stay on for an additional 15 minutes so that teachers/advisers can find out more about the services My Super Curricular offers to schools and colleges.

Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. This means that sessions will continue irrespective of possible school closures.

As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.

Suitable for: Year 11 & 12 students (and equivalent) potentially interested in going to university and wanting to understand how super curricular will enhance their chances of securing the right course at their chosen university. We welcome groups supported by their advisers/teachers, and individuals.

Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance with respect to challenges they may face or questions they have.

The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting onto a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.

Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below:

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