Hello everyone!
I'm a 'MALE' applying for Histoy of Art. Hahaha - if I do get an offer does that mean I'll be drowning in oestrogen!!
I find it rather dispiriting that I have recieved no interviews, let alon offers yet...oh dear!!!
My application is rather an odd one...I moved to Eton College for sixth form on a scolarhsip programme to further my acadmeic potential, and was excited to take Art History there, as I had always been interested in art. However, form an early age I was pushed into medicine by parental pressure, hence my rather scientific A-levels. I received two offers for medicne last year (Edinburgh and St Andrews), though turned them down, and have decided to do it all again, but for History of Art. Although my combination of subjects might not be perfect, I did get 600/600 in the History of Art A level, and have sent in some interesting written work. I sent in a clasroom essay on the formation of the Neo-Classical style, and my coursework project on why Jackson Pollock found the drip style, and whether his art was politicallly inspired. In my personal statement I have discussed the interplay between Science and Art, and have shown that my scientific abilities will make me a better Art Historian....I am also learning French at the moment. Do you think my A-levels will hinder me. Also great to see that other Cambridge applicant for Art History! Which colleges are you all applying to? I'm Corpus Christi, and I am also applying for the Courtauld (no word since I sent off my questionnaire and written work), Edinburgh, Bristol and St Andrews.
Good luck to everyone!! I'm incredibly nervous - I check my UCAS track every other minute!
Amrou