Mphil Management Cambridge 2016/2017

Something Management/Econ related - haven't done much research since it's sort of a back up and the applications don't even open for four/five months!

I've got a first class in economics from a 20th ranked UK university, did an internship in china this summer, one internship on an academic research project, couple of student council/leadership positions at university.

I have no idea about my chances - spoken to a couple of people from Cambridge who think I have a shot but I'm sure my profile is pretty typical.
What about yourself?

Yeah, I guess it all comes down to references and essays really. Every applicant is bound to have a first class degree. I've also spoken to a few alumni, but at the end of the day they're not the ones picking the candidates, unfortunately

CBS have got a lot of solid master's degrees. Remember though, they are two years. If you've done the GMAT I would look into SSE, too.

Yes, you are right, actually every applicant to this course at least has a first class degree. So I think they will look for some extremely high marks (i.e 80%+ 85%+).

I'm not sure, I interpret it slightly differently. Since everyone has great academics, they will want some other variable to set an applicant apart from the rest. I may be mistaken, but I don't think they will value an applicant with above 80% especially more than one with 75% and a good overall profile? Taking a look at some of the older threads on TSR, there are examples of people being accepted with a low first. Maybe I'm wrong though!

Anyone already submitted application?
I just submitted last week and all my references just came in a couple days ago.
My status is now at "Awaiting Consideration by Department"
How is anyone else's status?

I sent my application in last Friday, still waiting for one professor to send his reference. Getting stressed out, even though it's nine days remaining. Then another 5-6 months of waiting...

I feel you! I'm exactly in the same situation last week. Hope everything worked out fine for you. My current status is now changed to "Under Consideration by Department". Ouf... off to go for the long wait.....

Submitted mine roughly a month ago!

There is a "degree committee" meeting this Tuesday for JBS, but I really doubt we will see any changes on our applications!
http://www.student-registry.admin.cam.ac.uk/files/dc_meeting_dates_-_2015-16_v2.pdf

Submitted mine roughly a month ago!

There is a "degree committee" meeting this Tuesday for JBS, but I really doubt we will see any changes on our applications!
http://www.student-registry.admin.cam.ac.uk/files/dc_meeting_dates_-_2015-16_v2.pdf

wow that's useful information, thanks!
perhaps a little change from department to degree committee?

All referees in! Now, the wait from hell.





I remember seeing in previous threads that some people actually got conditionals in December, so with a bit of luck...

I applied for this programme last year and got my conditional offer on Dec. 5th. The application was submitted at the end of October.

I applied for this programme last year and got my conditional offer on Dec. 5th. The application was submitted at the end of October.

Still under consideration by department
anyone had a change yet?

Same here! Not expecting to hear back soon to be honest, but the post above is giving me a bit of hope!

Hey everyone! I've made an application to MPhil in Management as well. Not sure what are my chances!! Fingers crossed**

Good luck everyone!!

Any idea when is the earliest we will receive an offer?