Are you more likely to get into Cambridge with an open application?

College choice or making an open application does not affect your chance of being made an offer because we compare all applicants for each subject before selection decisions are finalised.

Is it better to do an open application for Cambridge?

For equally well-qualified students, making an open application or applying to a specific College makes no difference to your chances of being made an offer. Don't agonise over choosing a College, students quickly settle in and really enjoy their College, wherever they end up!

How can I maximize my chances of getting into Cambridge?

Tips to Increase Your Chances of Getting Into Cambridge

Subject Relevance: Choose subjects aligned with your desired course of study. Personal Statement: Craft a compelling personal statement showcasing your passion, motivation, and suitability for the chosen field.

Is it easier to get into Oxford with an open application?

Competition for places at all Oxford colleges is very strong. None of them is easy to get in to. Some colleges tend to receive more applications for each place than others, but this varies from year to year. Open applicants are allocated to colleges which have fewer applications in that year.

What does open application mean Cambridge?

In your application to Cambridge, you can indicate two College preferences or make an open application, where you are allocated a College instead. While we cannot guarantee you will receive membership from one of your preferred Colleges, over 65% of applicants are offered membership from one of their two choices.

Why you shouldn't do an open application to Oxbridge

What is the easiest college to get into at Cambridge?

Robinson is generally considered the easiest Cambridge college to enter. It's newer than the other colleges, and therefore less prestigious. There are minor differences across Colleges in terms of competition.

Why didn't I get into Cambridge?

If you don't get an offer of a place

Try not to worry. Around 6 people apply for every one place at Cambridge. This means that we can't offer a place to everyone we'd like to, even if you did really well in your interview and are predicted to get excellent grades.

How can I increase my chances of getting into Oxford?

Oxford prefers applicants to have as many A*s and 9s as possible, and many applicants have a lot of 7, 8 and 9 grades. So you should ensure that your historic grades don't let you down, especially in subjects relevant to your course. Also, don't stretch yourself too thin if you're struggling to get great grades.

How hard is it to get into Cambridge as an American?

The application process for US students at Cambridge University is highly competitive. 5.7% of the international applicants documented in the table above were US citizens. Hence, there were 427 US applicants; 39 of these were admitted and 23 were accepted.

Which Cambridge college is hardest to get into?

Which Cambridge College Is The Hardest To Get Acceptance To? Admission statistics are kept private by many colleges, but it's generally accepted that Trinity College is the hardest college to gain admission to. This is because of how prestigious it is which leads to more applicants applying to be part of the college.

Do Cambridge care about extracurriculars?

Many candidates gain admission with only very limited extra-curriculars or very focused extra-curriculars around the core subject they are applying for. Academics is far, far more important and you can gain admission to the UK with literally no extra-curriculars if your academics are strong enough.

Should I apply to Cambridge with a * AA?

Cambridge usually requires A*A*A for most sciences courses and A*AA for arts courses or 40–42 in the IB, including core points, with 776 at Higher Level. AAA is usually required at Advanced Higher grade, for students in Scotland.

What percentage of Cambridge applicants get invited to interview?

We try to interview all applicants with a realistic chance of being offered a place on their chosen course at Cambridge and every year we interview over 80 per cent of our applicants. If you have a good examination record and a favourable reference, you're likely to be asked to attend an interview.

What looks good on a Cambridge application?

Is Cambridge prettier than Oxford?

Many users replied to agree that Cambridge is widely recognised as the more attractive town, particularly in its centre. This discussion highlighted the Backs, an idyllic spot where the River Cam is bordered by the green expanses of several colleges.

What is the least competitive course at Cambridge?

Archaeology. The archaeology degree is amongst the most dynamic and least competitive degrees that is offered at Cambridge University.

Is Oxford more elite than Cambridge?

The QS World University Rankings put Oxford in fifth and Cambridge in sixth overall. But on a global level, the differences between Oxford and Cambridge are very few; the two have had permanent spots in the global top 10s and have remained there for decades.

Can you get into Oxford with a 3.7 GPA?

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with an an overall grade of 85% ('A') or 'Excellent', or a GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0.

Am I smart enough to get into Cambridge?

Get good grades

Yes, your grades will need to really dazzle. GCSEs are seen as evidence of work ethic – and you need a really strong one of those to cope with studying at Oxford or Cambridge. Our guesstimate is that the average successful applicant has around eight 8/9 grade GCSEs under their belt.

What are the odds of Americans getting into Oxford?

Many Oxford courses require an admission test and/or some written work. If you're deemed a good candidate, you will be called for an interview. The success rate for American students is slightly lower than that of home students, at about 8.2%.

Is getting into Cambridge a big deal?

Getting into Cambridge is no small feat. Not only do you need top grades in A levels, you often have to sit tough entry exams and attend two separate interviews (one academic interview and another more general interview).

Where do Cambridge rejects go?

There are 20,000 UK applicants who are rejected by Oxford and Cambridge. The large majority of them have AAA or better at A level, and 5,500 of them have A*A*A or better. Unsurprisingly, given their qualifications, they get places at Imperial, Edinburgh, Kings, Warwick, Durham, Bristol, LSE, St Andrews, and so on.

Do I have a chance of getting into Cambridge?

The Overall Success Rate

Before finalising your course and college preferences, taking the potential admissions test, and receiving an interview invitation, the likelihood of receiving an offer from Oxford or Cambridge stands at approximately 17%.