What do you want to know about Cambridge?

Wouldn't you say it's more of a matter of perspective?

My mistake then.

But still -
From the course layout, could someone please clarify, whether I can do German with Beginner's Latin at Cambridge, because this page confuses me somewhat (but I think only beginners c.Greek can be taken) - and I need to know, as this might be a defining factor of whether or not I will go through with Cambridge.

If only they were more talkative....


Wouldn't you say it's more of a matter of perspective?

Anyways, some serious questions that I have. For any course, in the prospectus for Cambridge, the requirements stated are A*AA. Does one not require to do an aptitude test (e.g. CAT, MLAT), or provide written work?

And one other thing I've hear from many people - the living costs for any college is not very reasonable, when looking at the quality of the food and accomodation. Is that true?

Hi, details of assessment by various colleges can be found on the relevant course pages of the University website. Many colleges will ask to see a piece of school work, but you will be informed of what is required once you apply. I think that living costs can be very reasonable, bearing in mind you only pay rent for when you're in residence and much of the accommodation is right in the centre of town - private rents in the same areas are astronomical!

Hi, details of assessment by various colleges can be found on the relevant course pages of the University website. Many colleges will ask to see a piece of school work, but you will be informed of what is required once you apply. I think that living costs can be very reasonable, bearing in mind you only pay rent for when you're in residence and much of the accommodation is right in the centre of town - private rents in the same areas are astronomical!

I'm just wondering - do students who only "just" achieve their offer get looked down upon? Its probably quite naive of me to think this but since so many students are absolute boffins, I would be curious to know how and/or whether students compare how they did at A Level once they get to Cambridge - from what I've read the answer seems to be no but nevertheless it would be interesting to have a student's perspective on this.

I'm just wondering - do students who only "just" achieve their offer get looked down upon? Its probably quite naive of me to think this but since so many students are absolute boffins, I would be curious to know how and/or whether students compare how they did at A Level once they get to Cambridge - from what I've read the answer seems to be no but nevertheless it would be interesting to have a student's perspective on this.

I'm just wondering - do students who only "just" achieve their offer get looked down upon? Its probably quite naive of me to think this but since so many students are absolute boffins, I would be curious to know how and/or whether students compare how they did at A Level once they get to Cambridge - from what I've read the answer seems to be no but nevertheless it would be interesting to have a student's perspective on this.

I'm just wondering - do students who only "just" achieve their offer get looked down upon? Its probably quite naive of me to think this but since so many students are absolute boffins, I would be curious to know how and/or whether students compare how they did at A Level once they get to Cambridge - from what I've read the answer seems to be no but nevertheless it would be interesting to have a student's perspective on this.

I'm just wondering - do students who only "just" achieve their offer get looked down upon? Its probably quite naive of me to think this but since so many students are absolute boffins, I would be curious to know how and/or whether students compare how they did at A Level once they get to Cambridge - from what I've read the answer seems to be no but nevertheless it would be interesting to have a student's perspective on this.

The only thing people ask about A-Levels, if they do at all (because really, it was brought up maybe once if that), is the subjects you did. No one asks about your grades. No one cares. They're irrelevant when you're here, and even then most people aren't intent on doing the best in their class or year, the focus is doing the best you can for YOU and nobody else. Example, I could not care less what other people get, as long as I'm making progress and that I get a 2.1 in my exams. I'm quite comforted by the fact that my DoS said she didn't care if we got even a third this year, it's a 4-year process and what's important is our final year marks, they're what actually counts (MML). Of course, we and they would be at least a little disappointed but it doesn't mean you can't improve over the time.

I'm just wondering - do students who only "just" achieve their offer get looked down upon? Its probably quite naive of me to think this but since so many students are absolute boffins, I would be curious to know how and/or whether students compare how they did at A Level once they get to Cambridge - from what I've read the answer seems to be no but nevertheless it would be interesting to have a student's perspective on this.

she only says this because she got something like A*AA lol

The only thing people ask about A-Levels, if they do at all (because really, it was brought up maybe once if that), is the subjects you did. No one asks about your grades. No one cares. They're irrelevant when you're here, and even then most people aren't intent on doing the best in their class or year, the focus is doing the best you can for YOU and nobody else. Example, I could not care less what other people get, as long as I'm making progress and that I get a 2.1 in my exams. I'm quite comforted by the fact that my DoS said she didn't care if we got even a third this year, it's a 4-year process and what's important is our final year marks, they're what actually counts (MML). Of course, we and they would be at least a little disappointed but it doesn't mean you can't improve over the time.

All years "count". Yes there might not be any specific weighting but you get a grade for each year which goes on your record rather than an "overall" grade.

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english and history first year pre-lims don't; you either pass or fail.

All years "count". Yes there might not be any specific weighting but you get a grade for each year which goes on your record rather than an "overall" grade.

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All years "count". Yes there might not be any specific weighting but you get a grade for each year which goes on your record rather than an "overall" grade.

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