Applying to Cambridge
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Applying to Cambridge
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What We Have to Offer
• Challenging, stimulating courses
• Top-rated teaching by top-rated lecturers
• Unique system featuring extensive small group teaching
• Superb facilities and unparalleled levels of student support
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Student Life
• College community
• Cambridge University Students’ Unions – CUSU
• College and University societies
• Sport at every level
• Music and drama
• Nightlife
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Clubs and Societies
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What Are We Looking for?
• Are you academically able?
• Does Cambridge offer a course you are passionate about?
• Will you enjoy the challenging education Cambridge offers?
We are looking for the brightest and the best students regardless of background.
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The Application Process
Choose course and
College
UCAS application
(Cambridge Special Access Scheme)
Submit by 15 October
Result of application
Choose ‘firm’ and ‘insurance’
choices
Exam results/ confirmation
Written work / tests
Start university
Complete online SAQ
(Cambridge)
Interview
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The Universities and the Colleges
Role of the university
• Decide on course content
• Organise lectures, seminars, classes, practicals
• Set and mark examinations
• Award degrees
Role of the colleges
• Admit undergraduate students
• Organise supervisions
• Responsible for academic and pastoral care
• Provide accommodation and places to eat
Collegiate university:
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Choosing a College
• Differ in terms of:
• Accommodation
• Appearance
• Facilities
• Location
• Size (number of students)
• Research
• Open application route
• 29 Undergraduate Colleges
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Choosing a College
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Information Used in Selection
We treat each applicant as an individual
• Academic record (e.g. GCSEs, AS and A levels)
• School or college reference
• Personal statement
• Submitted written work, where requested
• Test results, where tests form part of our assessment
• Performance at interview
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Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ)
• Used to collect information not on the UCAS application
• Ensures consistent information about all our applicants
• Completed online, in multiple sessions if you want
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Admissions Tests
Cambridge
• Bio-medical admissions test (BMAT)
• Cambridge law test
• Thinking skills assessment (TSA)
• College tests
Oxford
• BMAT / UKCAT
• LNAT
• TSA
• Maths Aptitude Test (also for Computer Science)
• ELAT
• History Aptitude Test (HAT)
• Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)
• Tests at interview for some subjects
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Interviews
• 1, 2 or 3 interviews, each lasting 20-45 minutes
• Conducted by lecturers and are predominantly academic and subject-focused
• Discussion based and intellectually challenging
• Interviews in action film (Cambridge website) and various podcasts (Oxford website) available
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What Are the Interviewers Looking for?
• Your academic ability and potential to thrive in the teaching environment we provide
• Your self-motivation, commitment and passion for your chosen subject
• Your ability to think independently and critically
No trick questions!
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After the Interview
Several possibilities:
1. Successful application
2. Unsuccessful application
3. Application placed in the ‘pool’ (Cambridge)
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Welfare and Support
• Academic
• Pastoral
• Cambridge Bursary Scheme
• Students supporting students
• University counselling services
• Disability resource centre (Cambridge)
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Finding out more
• Ask questions today
• Undergraduate Prospectuses
• www.applytocambridge.com
• University websites
• Contact the Cambridge Admissions Office or any College admissions office
• Open Days – 7th and 8th July
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www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/