Supercurricular & wider reading for university + application tip for Oxbridge | Uni Taster On Demand
What is university supercurricular & wider reading? Make your application stand out!
Michelle Tang, Widening Participation Manager (Post-16) at the University of Cambridge
Hosted by
Jon Cheek, Founder and Director, UniTasterDays.com
Event summary
Super curricular and wider reading – developing skills and knowledge prior to applying
Michelle explains what super curricular reading is and how it shows your passion for the subject you are applying for, which is something universities will look out for. Michelle describes the benefits you will get from doing wider reading and it also contributes towards helping you determine whether the course you are applying for is the right one for you. This is something which you can mention in your personal statement and through providing examples can strengthen your application. Michelle recommends where you can start and suggests how to find such resources online. Finally, she gives tips to narrow your search to reputable sources and ways to retain the information you read.