Current Year 13 thread Mark I (2014-2015)

I knew what happened also, still didn't stop me crying like a bitch

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Having explored many if not all of the threads under this section, I've noticed that so far none has listed which colleges use the BMAT as means of filtering.

It would be nice hence to make a thread that addresses how the BMAT is looked at by each college. Perhaps if we can gather enough information we could make a wiki addition later on.

There is a good chance that some of the information here is wrong/dated so please don't refrain from correcting me. This should be as accurate as possible. Some candidates prefer to attend the interview knowing they have been called after their college saw their BMAT score, meaning that they consider them capable applicants.
This would probably be the best/worst option for candidates with "low" UMS depending on how you see it.

Some colleges will ask for BMAT grades in "letters". Basically the top 20% of scores in each of the first two sections of the BMAT, from applicants to Cambridge as a whole, are classified as A. The next 30% are classified as B and the remainder are classified as C.

An A in 2010 was 6.2 and a B should have been 5.4.

For 2011 applicants these grades translated to:
Section 1 - A 6.3 or more, B 5.1 to 6.2, and C 5 or lower.
Section 2 - A 6.1 or more, B 5.1 to 6.0 and C 5 or lower.

I don't know how these grades are calculated each year but they are based on performance. Hence they will vary each year.

The ABC estimation should be right now. Thank you Chief Wiggum & Lifesaver

BMAT USED/SEEN AFTER INTERVIEW

Fitzwilliam: it seems that a BMAT of 6.5,6.5/7.0,7.0 is looked at EXTREMELY well (discussed this with an admission tutor)

Girton: Successful applicants in recent years have usually had AA or BA in Sections 1 and 2 of the BMAT.

Gonville and Caius: "Most successful candidates scored either AAA or AAB in the BMAT. As you know, whilst the BMAT is only one aspect of our admissions process, it is a significant one" This was the feedback someone received last year.

You will be ranked based on other applicants' profiles before interview and they will make use of your BMAT to make this possible. It appears that they have nearly decided who has made the cut for an offer before the interview, so long as it later goes acceptably well. The only major focus is to use the interview on borderline candidates.

St Catharine's:

Trinity Hall:

Magdalene:We would usually interview applicants who achieved an average of 93% or above in their three most relevant subjects as long as they then scored A, A, in the first two sections of the BMAT. We may also choose to interview some people who score lower than this at our discretion

Wolfson (mature/graduate):

St Edmund's (mature/graduate): Apparently there is no information regarding the S1 and S2 requirements/statistics ...but candidates are called before the BMAT scores are published.

BMAT USED TO FILTER BEFORE INTERVIEW

Trinity College: Back in 2008/7 when a good BMAT was considered a 5,5 by almost every college, an admission tutor stated that such score would be too low. Most likely they have increased their expectations over the years above other colleges' ones. Though it's unofficial, it looks like successful applicants had >6.1.

"I can confirm that we do not invite Medical Sciences applicants for interview who perform poorly in the BMAT. This typically means those who score low Bs and Cs. Most successful applicants have high Bs and As in the BMAT" Admission tutor

Downing: Successful applicants had an average of 6.6 and 6.1 for S1 and S2, to have a chance you should realistically aim for 6.0 at least in both units.

St John: Everyone with 85% average and BB in BMAT is interviewed. So if 90 apply, 70 get interviewed.

However the average successful applicant last year had results in the top 20% (therefore an "A") of section 1 of the BMAT and in the top 10% in section 2 of the BMAT. The assessors’ selection process looks for high performance in both sections of the BMAT, realistically those who achieve within the top 25%-30% of both sections are invited to interview.

Clare: There is no real cut off but candidates are expected to score very highly

Emmanuel: You will need at least BB in S1 and S2. Furthermore, you could be questioned on the essay that you will compose for the Writing Task.

Christ: There is no real or specific requirement for the BMAT. It's as important as the other parts of the application (not more).

Selwyn:

Pembroke: B,B is the minimum requirement in the face of competition and the essay counts just as much as S1 and S2 do.

Sidney Sussex:

Robinson: B,B is required in both units while the essay section does not affect your chances of being given an interview.
UPDATE: a minimum average of 5.5 is required between S1 and S2

Queens: They have a cut off which changes each year, they could not remember last year's cut off.

Newnham: Candidates are required to score A,B in any order, however an excellent application and academics could compensate a slightly lower score. Due to special circumstances in the two previous years candidates were called to the interview before the BMAT scores were published however things will probably go back to normal this year.

DEPENDS

Jesus: The minimum score of successful applicants is A,B in any order. The essay is looked at and it's read by the admission tutor themselves so they can make THEIR OWN thoughts on it, the mark you achieved in it is irrelevant.Strong candidates are invited before the BMAT results come out while weak or (some) average candidates are made to wait until the BMAT is published.

Peterhouse: Successful applicants had in general 6,6 and an A for the essay (the 1-5 score was not mentioned). However they stressed out the fact that some who were accepted equally did much worse and that there is no general cut off point. Candidates with a strong application are called to the interview before the BMAT scores are published while others after.

Corpus Christi: They will be looking for more than B,C and they told me that B,B is a start (they do NOT want to see any Cs). Good candidates are called before their BMAT score is published while those with whom they are concerned after.

UNKNOWN

Lucy Cavendish (women):

Churchill: Successful applicants had 96% at AS and 7.2, 7.0 and 3.8 for the BMAT. A* grade usually required in chemistry since it's a good indicator of future achievements.

Anyone here played Watch Dogs? Is it any good?

Seems decent value for a tenner.

It's pretty **** but why not for a tenner haha I suppose

I was so hyped when I saw them first trailers but then it didn't come out on release for next gen and by the time it came out I didn't really care anymore and the reviews were average.

Oh well if it provides a few hours of entertainment that's fine then I can just sell it on.

Trailers were amazing, game not so much.

AC unity arrived yesterday, still haven't played

AC is a weird one for me, I've only finished 2 and 3(with like a 8 month gap between starting it and actually finishing it) but I've played them all. It's not that I don't like them it's just that I always hit a point where I cba to play it any more.

Might get Black Flag over Watch Dogs actually since I only played like 2 sequences of it before.

Yeah do that!

I've only played a few but I do enjoy them! France should be a good one, can use my French skillzzzz

Chinese needs to be done as a full game

**** I just lost 'The Game' after about 2 years



Chinese would be a great game tbf. Next gen has been a bit **** so far I'm just waiting for The Division and the new Rainbow Six game.

I'd also love an Ancient Mayan one

What's that?

They could just milk the series so much there's so many possibilities.

They're both just shooters but look interesting. Both by Ubisoft though so will most likely be nothing like their trailers *cough*Watch Dogs*cough*.

There's so much scope.

India could be another one.
Australians and aborigines.

Aaah nice

There's so much scope.

India could be another one.
Australians and aborigines.

Aaah nice

I've heard so many complaints about AC Unity being unplayable due to the engine - you get like 2 fps at some points... UbiSoft seriously ****ed up big time here


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AC is a weird one for me, I've only finished 2 and 3(with like a 8 month gap between starting it and actually finishing it) but I've played them all. It's not that I don't like them it's just that I always hit a point where I cba to play it any more.

Might get Black Flag over Watch Dogs actually since I only played like 2 sequences of it before.