Official: University of Cambridge A100 Applicant and Offer Holder thread 2023 Entry

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Reply 1

username6010966

My GCSEs were 999998876 and in predicted three A* (maths bio chem). If I get a good enough bmat would this be ok - im kind of worried abt my GCSEs 😭

Reply 2

username5288204

hi! i’m (hopefully) applying this year to Cambridge, currently preparing for the BMAT :smile:

my stats:

- iGCSEs: 9A* (CIE, so letter grades)
- predicted grades: not finalised yet, likely to be A*A*A*A* in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths

good luck everyone 😭 barely a week in and year 13 already hits hard

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Reply 3

username5288204

Original post by flip_flop289

My GCSEs were 999998876 and in predicted three A* (maths bio chem). If I get a good enough bmat would this be ok - im kind of worried abt my GCSEs 😭

i’m pretty sure you’ll be perfectly fine — your GCSEs are really good :smile:

Reply 4

tom_time

Hi,

I understand that for Cambridge min. predicted grade requirement is A*A*A.

Do you think A* in chemistry is required for selection of interview or an offer? Some Cambridge medical schools have mentioned this on their webpage but some haven't.
Like, "A Level (or equivalent) Chemistry is required, and it is usual for Fitzwilliam College to specify that one A* grade should be in Chemistry."

Do you think all cambridge medical schools give preference to those applicants with A* (predicted/ actual) grade in chemistry compared to applicants with A in chem (and A* in Bio & Maths/Phy)?

**Assumed BMAT/ interview scores are in same range.

Reply 5

MandyMed

I'm looking to apply to Cambridge
NI Candidate
Achieved GCSE 10 A* (Chem, Bio, Physics, Math, English Lit, English Lang, French, RE, History, ICT) A - Further Maths
Achieved AS Levels-4 A (Chem, Bio, Physics, Math)
Predicted A Levels- 4 A* (Chem, Bio. Physics, Math)

What sort of BMAT score should I be aiming for to be able to be shortlisted for an interview?

Reply 6

abz69

Do I have a good chance at getting into Cambridge, providing these stats and a great BMAT score? I'm non contextual.

GCSE's: 99998888888
9s- Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Business
8s- Maths, English Lit, English Lang, Biology, French, Computer Science, RE

AS Levels: AAAA (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) - Dropping Physics at A2
I haven't got my predicted grades but my school said they will give the predicted grades necessary for the courses I'm applying to, so hopefully at least A*A*A

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Reply 7

rw14_

Original post by abz69

Do I have a good chance at getting into Cambridge, providing these stats and a great BMAT score? I'm non contextual.

GCSE's: 999988888886
9s- Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Business
8s- Maths, English Lit, English Lang, Biology, French, Computer Science, RE
6 - Level 2 Further Maths Certificate

AS Levels: AAAA (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) - Dropping Physics at A2
I haven't got my predicted grades but my school said they will give the predicted grades necessary for the courses I'm applying to, so hopefully at least A*A*A?

Yes, you have a good chance of getting an interview, but getting a great BMAT score is easier said than done.

Reply 8

rw14_

Original post by flip_flop289

My GCSEs were 999998876 and in predicted three A* (maths bio chem). If I get a good enough bmat would this be ok - im kind of worried abt my GCSEs 😭

Cambridge doesn't really give that much of a toss about GCSEs.

The only significant thing they care about GCSEs is how well you did in your top 8 GCSEs compared to other people in your year to put your results into context.

Reply 9

rw14_

Original post by tom_time

Look at this.

Reply 10

04MR17

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Reply 11

rw14_

Does anyone know what a competitive BMAT score for Cambridge is??

Reply 12

username5288204

Original post by rw14_

Does anyone know what a competitive BMAT score for Cambridge is??

i know someone who got in with 5.1, 6.3! so probably a total of 11+

Reply 13

lavely

Hey! do you know which college that might have been + if they had any contextual flags?

Original post by nightingalegend

i know someone who got in with 5.1, 6.3! so probably a total of 11+

Reply 14

username5288204

Original post by lavely

Hey! do you know which college that might have been + if they had any contextual flags?

it was Newnham, and no contextual flags :smile:

Reply 15

firecherry123

for anyone who is in the process of completing their My Cambridge Application form, have you filled out the 'additional personal statement' section? if so, what type of thing have you put? I'm not sure if it would add anything to my overall application if I were to write anything for it

Reply 16

lavely

Thanks!

Original post by nightingalegend

it was Newnham, and no contextual flags :smile:

Reply 17

velvetica

Original post by nightingalegend

i know someone who got in with 5.1, 6.3! so probably a total of 11+

Would that 11 have to be spread evenly between Sections 1 and 2? For example, would a 7 and a 4 suffice, or would they seek a more balanced score

Reply 18

username5288204

Original post by velvetica

Would that 11 have to be spread evenly between Sections 1 and 2? For example, would a 7 and a 4 suffice, or would they seek a more balanced score

honestly i have no idea, i suppose it’s hard to determine a set cut-off score because Cambridge Admissions aren’t formulaic as, say, Oxford is.

@Peterhouse Admissions?

Reply 19

Riley123456

A balanced score is probably more likely to happen as a 7 is extremely good and a 4 is average so someone getting a 7 would most likely at least get a 5/6 in the other section but thats just my opinion.

Am I right in thinking high GCSE'S and Predicted A-Levels would compensate for a lower BMAT score?

Original post by velvetica

Would that 11 have to be spread evenly between Sections 1 and 2? For example, would a 7 and a 4 suffice, or would they seek a more balanced score

Also does anyone think its weird that like very little people seem to be applying for the A100 at cam this year? Like theres very little ppl on the student room applying as far as I can tell