Lucy B. has extensive experience as a Lecturer and Director of Studies in Human Sciences at St Hugh’s College, Oxford. She managed admissions and taught courses in Human Sciences, Archaeology, and Anthropology. She earned her DPhil in Anthropology from Oxford with a Clarendon scholarship, winning awards like the Owen Aldis award and the best student presentation award. Lucy also served as Magdalen College MCR President.
Before her DPhil, Lucy graduated with a first-class BA from Cambridge in Human, Social and Political Science and an MSc with distinction in Primate Behaviour and Conservation from Liverpool John Moores University. Lucy offers insights into UK university applications and is committed to helping students develop skills for long-term success.
Why Super-Curriculars Change Everything In UK Admissions –
An Oxford Insider’s View
16th July, 2026 · 6:00 PM UAE
Join Lucy Baehren, Former Oxford Admissions Officer, for an insider-led session on how UK admissions decisions are made and what top universities look for in strong applicants. Learn why super-curricular depth matters, how students can show academic readiness beyond grades, and how subject exploration can strengthen a UCAS application. Don’t miss this chance to understand how to build a clearer, more competitive UK university profile.
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Unlock the secrets behind what top UK universities are really looking for.
Join this exclusive session to learn how super-curricular depth helps students stand out in UK admissions and build a stronger university profile.
You will learn:
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What UK universities look for, and how admissions trends are changing
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Why super-curriculars are one of the clearest ways to differentiate your profile
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How to show UK tutors that you can think like a "scholar"
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How to build the kind of focused academic profile UCAS rewards
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Arria is a Brown University graduate with a B.A. in International Relations and Education Studies and extensive experience in university counselling. She has guided students to top institutions, including Stanford, Cornell, Brown, UC Berkeley, McGill, the University of Waterloo, and the University of Toronto. She has also overseen the IB Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) program, where student projects received international recognition.
Notably, three of her students were awarded the prestigious International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) fully funded scholarship at the University of British Columbia.
Notably, three of her students were awarded the prestigious International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) fully funded scholarship at the University of British Columbia.
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