How do I ace my Cambridge interview?

How do you stand out in a Cambridge interview?

You should be able to talk about the texts coherently and with an interesting perspective. Read around your subject and uncover some interesting points to use in response to Cambridge Interview questions. Practice talking about your subject with another person such as a parent, friend or teacher.

What do Cambridge interviewers look for?

General academic interview

why you want to come to Cambridge, and why you're interested in your subject. your other academic work and interests. your future plans and what you'd like to do when you graduate – don't worry if you don't have any career plans just yet.

What are the odds of getting a Cambridge 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 not to do in a Cambridge interview?

Regardless of the type of question or field of academia, the interview is there to test your suitability to the Oxford or Cambridge style of small-group discourse-based teaching. What the interviewer does not want is to pose a question, and then, after 5 minutes of silence, for you to present your answer in summary.

How to ace your Oxford/Cambridge interview!

What is the success rate of Cambridge interview?

The Interview

Additionally, you've excelled in your admissions test, ranking in the top 25%. Upon receiving an invitation for an interview in December, your chances of success at Oxford are approximately 1 in 3, and about 1 in 4 at Cambridge.

Are you allowed to talk about your Cambridge interview?

You must not disclose any details of the interviews. You must not record or photograph any part of your interview or admissions assessment.

How can I increase 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.

Can you still get into Cambridge with a bad interview?

A 'bad' interview is not the end of your application. You can find further information about the interview process at Cambridge, by visiting the interviews page, as well as watching our interview video to get an idea of what happens in them.

What is the hardest subject to get into at Cambridge?

What questions do they ask at a Cambridge interview?

Who gives more interviews Oxford or Cambridge?

While Cambridge interviews around 80% of its applicants, Oxford admissions tutors interview far fewer candidates (between 20 to 40%). That's because Oxford filters out many of its applicants when they take an admissions test like the TSA or PAT. Cambridge doesn't tend to give these tests.

What kind of students does Cambridge look for?

are curious about the world and open to new ideas. feel confident that you've picked an area of study that's right for you. are passionate and enthusiastic about your subject.

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.

What kind of student does Cambridge want?

Cambridge offers intensive, rigorous, and demanding courses, so they want to be sure that the students who gain admission can keep up. The entry requirements for its most competitive courses, including Medicine, Computer Science and Architecture, are A*A*A-A*AA.

What is the lowest GPA accepted to Cambridge?

University of Cambridge GPA requirements

University of Cambridge in United Kingdom requires students to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.7 in order to stand a good chance to get admission into University of Cambridge.

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.

How long after interview do you hear back from Cambridge?

You'll find out the outcome of your application in the UCAS hub and in an email or letter from Cambridge in January. If you applied by the mature student March application deadline, you will be told the outcome in April. This will be after you've had your Cambridge interview.

What is the most popular degree at Cambridge?

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.

What is the average GPA to get into Cambridge?

Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.8. GPA Range: 3.5 - 4.0. Average MCAT Score: 513.

How much does Cambridge interview matter?

Why do we interview? Around 80% of students that apply to Cambridge are realistic applicants in terms of having the ability to meet the entry requirements for the course. We need a way to distinguish between them. Interviews tell us much more about applicants than the UCAS application, admissions assessments, etc.

What questions should not be asked in an interview?