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What kind of summer school subjects would suit best to Oxford PPE?

As a note, I'm well aware most applicants in the UK have never attended summer programs in their lives and neither this is a necessity, or taking college-level courses is enough on its own.

I plan to take Intro to Political Theory and Comparative Politics at the Harvard Secondary School Program, which selects its students according to their academic standings. I was wondering if doing a second year of HSSP and taking Game Theory and Intro to Ethics would be too much since the former requires a minimum knowledge of Calculus, which we cover in 11th Grade. These kinds of programs actually cover the recommended readings of Oxbridge and let you write a dissertation/essay of 5-10 pages hence I can show the admission officers that I really care about the subjects I'm planing to study in the future.

I am also participating in the European Youth Parliament, Model United Nations (MUN), and Debate team. I am also planning on joining The Hague International Model United Nations. These experiences may prove useful as they demonstrate my interest in politics and my ability to think critically.

Not looking for snarky comments, please keep it civil and respectful.

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Original post by criminalyblonde

As a note, I'm well aware most applicants in the UK have never attended summer programs in their lives and neither this is a necessity, or taking college-level courses is enough on its own.
I plan to take Intro to Political Theory and Comparative Politics at the Harvard Secondary School Program, which selects its students according to their academic standings. I was wondering if doing a second year of HSSP and taking Game Theory and Intro to Ethics would be too much since the former requires a minimum knowledge of Calculus, which we cover in 11th Grade. These kinds of programs actually cover the recommended readings of Oxbridge and let you write a dissertation/essay of 5-10 pages hence I can show the admission officers that I really care about the subjects I'm planing to study in the future.
I am also participating in the European Youth Parliament, Model United Nations (MUN), and Debate team. I am also planning on joining The Hague International Model United Nations. These experiences may prove useful as they demonstrate my interest in politics and my ability to think critically.
Not looking for snarky comments, please keep it civil and respectful.

The Harvard programme may help you in that you will cover some recommended readings and other super curricular topics; however, be aware that only Oxford offers PPE. Cambridge does not; though they have their own interdisciplinary degree: HSPS (you referred to Oxbridge above). Neither uni will care about MUN, debating team or youth parliament. My advice is to read widely. Both unis are far more interested in you being a highly motivated, highly intelligent autodidact.