Mr C Dodd – Staff Editor
Underground Mathematics
These resources from Cambridge help students build firm foundations for mathematical understanding by connecting ideas and developing techniques. https://undergroundmathematics.org/
Free online STEP support
Developed by the Cambridge Faculty of Mathematics and NRICH, a new online STEP Support Programme has been designed to help potential university applicants develop their advanced problem-solving skills and prepare for sitting STEP. For more information see here.
Oxford & Cambridge Outreach
The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge have collaborated to create an online resource for students (and teachers), including a video of an Oxford and Cambridge Explained talk.
Medical Schools’ Council
Studying medicine at any university is extremely challenging but highly rewarding. The competition for paces on medical degree courses is fierce so it definitely helps to be prepared early. The MSC provides a wealth of information about applying to study medicine at university.
Think Cambridge Law
Thinking about Law at University? We explore admissions, student experiences, events, career possibilities, and opportunities for future Law students at the Cambridge University Faculty of Law. Click here to find out more.
Applying to Oxbridge
Find out more about the interview process required as part of applications to Oxford and Cambridge.
Royal Geographical Society & Geographical Association
Both the RGS and GA offer student memberships. The RGS has a lot of information on their website about courses, employment and wider geography issues which would be useful for those considering geography-related opportunities.
Art, Architecture and Design
Keep an eye out for enrichment events advertised through year group bulletins, or speak to Mrs Young.
The Financial Times (Economics, Finance, Politics)
Free access to online resources—visit FT.com from within the GSAL network. You will need to log in using your school email address as your username in order to re-authenticate your account and reinstate your complimentary access. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it here. New students can also sign up for complimentary access using this link: https://join.ft.com/0e3f93e4-d09e-4fa1-aa1e-a110061286fe. You must sign up while connected to the school’s computer network and should use your school email address as your username.
Student Hut
This is a useful student review website designed to help prospective university students explore and compare rankings and reviews on multiple aspects of university life.
The GSAL Journal 