Year 13 extra curriculars

Year 13 (A-Level Year 2) – Perfecting Your Application & Interview Prep

1. Academic Focus:

  • Final A-levels: By Year 13, your grades in Philosophy, Psychology, Government and Politics, Classical Civilization, and Geography will be critical for university applications.

  • Refine your personal statement to highlight all the academic and extracurricular skills you've developed over the past two years.

2. In-School Extracurricular Activities:

  • Debating / MUN:

    • Take on a final leadership role in both clubs, organizing your school’s debate week or MUN conference.

    • Action Step: Offer to coach or mentor younger students in Debating Society or MUN, showing that you can pass on knowledge and lead teams effectively.

  • Interview & Application Prep:

    • For Oxbridge or top Russell Group universities, start preparing for interviews. Practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and debating skills.

    • Action Step: Do mock interviews with teachers or seek professional prep services if applying to Oxbridge.

3. Outside of School Extracurriculars:

  • Summer Internships:

    • Look for longer-term internships (if possible) in your field. These could be in consulting firms (e.g., McKinsey Insight Programme), law firms, or think tanks.

    • Action Step: Try securing an internship where you can work full-time for at least a few weeks to get hands-on experience.

  • Prepare Your Portfolio:

    • Create an online CV/portfolio that includes all your essays, debates, MUN positions, and volunteering.

    • Action Step: Use platforms like LinkedIn to document your journey.