Getting desperate to get a decision one way or the other now... Just emailed my preference college:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing with regard to my current application to read Music at the University of Cambridge. In the letter which I received on Friday 4th January it stated that I had been placed in the Winter Pool and it is my understanding that following this process, if an applicant has been unsuccessful their file will be returned to their original college. As such, I am wondering if it is possible at this state to find out from St John's College whether my file has been returned as unsuccessful or not - as I have an important upcoming (non school) examination, I am keen to get a final decision one way or the other, although I am aware that this might not necessarily be possible at this stage.
My name is ****** ****** *********-****, and my UCAS ID is **********. This is the email address linked to my application and my primary contact telephone number is ***********.
I very much look forward to hearing back from you.
With Best Regards,
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Hopefully will get a reply soon...