Peterhouse (Cambridge) Students and Applicants

Hi, I don't know if this thread is still in use but I would appreciate any feedback if so. I want to apply for English Lit as a post A-level student and am wondering if my application is realistic.

My GCSEs were less than satisfactory considering I completed them at a top state school: 2A*, 3A, 5B. In contrast, my AS UMS averaged at 95% (I took English, History and Geography and dropped Psychology).

However, I couldn't complete 75% of my A2 exams due to medical circumstances and so the exam board gave me my grades. Annoyingly, I was only given 72% in my History exam; this pulls my AS mark of 98% in History down to 85%. I ended up achieving A*A*A with an average UMS score over the two years of: English (90%), Geog (93.75%), History (85%).

Is my application competitive? And how sympathetic will the admissions team be towards medical circumstances?
Thanks in advance for any feedback!

I've applied for engineering, you finished your SAQ yet?

I need to get a picture done and speak to my teachers about what to put in the 'topics' sections, and need to finish of my 1200 characters

@Peterhouse Admissions
Would it be ok for me to inquire on a general note as to what you look for in the additional statement in the SAQ that wouldn't be in the general UCAS personal statement? I keep changing my mind as to whether I should prioritise speaking about the course or myself. Thanks in advance for any reply at all.

Just a forum for people to join if you're applying to Peterhouse Cambridge. I've applied for Medicine at Peterhouse, how about you guys?

Same!! How're you feeling about the BMAT?