What time do Cambridge interviews come out?

In November, colleges to which you applied will invite you for an interview if you've been shortlisted. Most college interviews at Cambridge typically occur in the first three weeks of December. In January 2024, the college you applied to may be impressed by your application but not have a place for you.

What time do Cambridge offers come out?

When the Cambridge offers come out. The final decision about whether you're offered a place at a Cambridge college is made in early January. You'll be informed of the decision and formal offer letters usually go out by the end of the month. It may be that the college you applied to can't offer you a place.

When should I hear from Cambridge about an interview?

We send interview invitations out in November. If you're invited to interview, you'll usually have your interview in December. It is possible that you may also be invited to a second interview with a different Cambridge College in early January.

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.

How does Cambridge decide who gets an interview?

However, due to inevitable constraints on both time and resources, we are unable to interview everyone who applies to us. Last year we interviewed over 80% of total applicants. The decision to interview is made on the basis of the submitted application and results in public examinations, whether obtained or predicted.

Preparing for 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.

How do I know if my Oxbridge interview went well?

What does a good Cambridge interview look like?

What do Cambridge interviews look for? Just as with a tutorial, a Cambridge interview is a discussion, which means that you will find your ideas scrutinized, questioned, and even gently criticized, as part of an attempt to grapple with an interesting facet of your chosen subject.

Is Cambridge harder to get into than Oxford?

Both Oxford and Cambridge are highly competitive, and unfortunately, you can only apply to one per year. Based on acceptance rates and numbers, however, it is easier to get into Cambridge than Oxford. Both Harvard and Oxford are esteemed, top-ranked universities where students strive to get their degrees.

What is the hardest subject to get into at Cambridge?

What day do Cambridge offers come out 2024?

24 January 2024

All decisions will be available via the UCAS Hub. Please note: the outcome might not appear on the Hub until later in the day. The College will send decision emails to applicants on the same day.

How can I impress my Cambridge interview?

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.

How long does Cambridge take to give offers after interview?

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.

How many people miss their Cambridge offer?

Looking at the stats for Oxford , around 10% of applicants don't enrol after getting an offer. However, the Cambridge stats seem to be much, much higher - around 22%.

What is the typical offer for Cambridge?

Typical offers are 40-42 points out of 45, with 776 in Higher Level subjects. Some Colleges may ask you to achieve 777 or a higher points total. You may also be required to achieve 7 in particular subjects. Standard Level subjects will meet our AS Level subject requirements.

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.

What is the hardest Oxbridge course?

Economics and Management: University of Oxford has an acceptance rate of 7%! It is easily the most difficult subject to pursue in Oxford. Computer Science: University of Oxford has an acceptance rate of about 9 % which is probably the lowest for this course in any given university.

Is Cambridge more elite than Oxford?

In the latest results, Cambridge comes out second in the world for both academics and employers. Oxford, meanwhile, claims the world's third-highest ratings from graduate employers and academics.

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.

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.

Does Cambridge look at GCSEs?

Your GCSEs can tell us about your aptitude to study your chosen course, but we don't generally have any set requirements at GCSE level (with the exception of students who want to study Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, who need a grade C or above in GCSE Double Award Science and Mathematics).

Where do most Oxbridge rejects go?

Is it better to interview in the morning or afternoon?

Regardless of the date, time or place of an interview, if you connect well with an employer and they see your potential, those factors don't matter. However, candidates usually experience the best interviews when they schedule them in the midmorning or early afternoon during a weekday.

What should I wear to an Oxbridge interview?

Instead, you could wear a pair of smart shoes and trousers, but consider wearing a shirt with the top button undone and no ties, with a smart jacket to match. If you're a girl, consider a smart blouse or jumper, nice trousers, and smart shoes, not a glittery cocktail dress.