Which Cambridge colleges have in person interviews?

If you live in the UK your interview will be in person if you applied to Gonville & Caius, King's, Pembroke, Peterhouse, Selwyn, or Trinity College. If you applied to a different College your interview will be online.

Are Cambridge interviews in person 2023?

Cambridge University have just announced that interviews this year will be held mostly online, with only UK applicants interviewing at Gonville & Caius, King's, Pembroke, Peterhouse, Selwyn, and Trinity Colleges being interviewed in person.

What percentage of Cambridge students get an interview?

Cambridge Interview Admissions Statistics

Cambridge generally Interviews around 70% of applicants, which gives those who perform well in Interviews a better chance. Oxford, on the other hand usually Interview less than 40% of applicants.

Do colleges still do in person interviews?

Yes, many do. I think Brown is doing away with it by asking you to submit a video instead. Once they have received your applications (and waited after the application deadlines), they will start assigning alumni to set up interviews—so time can vary depends on whether they have enough alumni to conduct the interviews.

What are my chances of getting an interview at Cambridge?

Who do we 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.

The 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.

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.

Are in-person college interviews better?

"In-person interviews offer a higher level of engagement. You can read body language better and get a better sense of someone's interpersonal skills."

Is it good if a college wants to interview you?

Interviews will only rarely be a determining factor in your admissions process. That being said, there are some unique scenarios in which interviews are an important part of the admissions process to a particular program within the institution as a whole. In these cases, though, that should not come as a surprise.

Which Cambridge College has the highest acceptance rate?

Cambridge University is made up of 31 colleges, each with its own unique character and history. According to recent statistics, the college with the highest acceptance rate is Murray Edwards, with an acceptance rate of around 35%. This is followed by Homerton and Robinson, both with acceptance rates above 30%.

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.

Does Cambridge give more interviews than Oxford?

Cambridge interviews around 75% of undergraduate applicants. At Oxford, where applications are around six per place, around half of all applicants are shortlisted for interview. For the most competitive degrees, the applicants who most closely meet the selection criteria may have multiple interviews.

Will 2023 Cambridge interviews be online?

In 2023-24, we'll be interviewing most shortlisted applicants online, with the exception of UK-based applicants to the following Colleges, who will be interviewed in person: Gonville & Caius College. King's College. Pembroke College.

How do I ace my Cambridge interview?

How do I know if my Oxbridge interview went well?

What not to say in a college interview?

Don't tell your interviewer about personal hobbies that aren't relevant to the school or interview, or talk too much about friends, family, and other aspects of your life that don't show how you might contribute as a student.

Can a college interview hurt your chances?

While interviews are unlikely to drastically change an admissions committee's evaluation of your application, they can help underscore or add nuance to information already conveyed in other areas. The interview is also a great opportunity to distinguish yourself as an applicant to a competitive school.

What should you avoid in a college interview?

Don't arrive late. Don't arrive too early either; you won't have anything to do except get more nervous. Don't dress inappropriately. No need for a jacket and tie but pretend you're going out for a nice dinner; that means no sneakers, shorts, t-shirts or jeans and no plunging necklines or ultra-short dresses or skirts.

Do colleges give interviews to everyone?

It depends on the school. In many cases, colleges offer interviews to every applicant but make them optional. It's worth it to consider an interview, when possible, to help yourself stand out. Some schools only offer limited interview opportunities.

What is the best time for college interview?

The best time to interview is in the late summer or fall, after you have completed most of your college visits. You will then have a better idea of the features that are important to you in colleges, as well as the aspects of each school that appeal most to you. Mention these in your interview!

Is in-person college harder than online?

Online courses can be wonderful educational opportunities for students whose schedules or situations do not permit them to attend classes in classrooms. However, they are generally not easier than in-person classes and are often more difficult.

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.

Does everyone get invited for an interview at Cambridge?

We invite most applicants to attend an interview. Not everyone interviewed will be offered a place. But everyone who is made an offer will have been interviewed. The number of interviews you have depends on how your college assesses in your subject.

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.