Cambridge Re-applicants 2016

Good attitude - I mean don't get me wrong you will have an amazing time, and I have - it's just very very emotionally turbulent and I guess you have to decide if it's worth it. Well done on the offer - and well done to people who went through any stretch of their crazy application processes, regardless of the outcome

I hope so, I like working under pressure so I hope I'll thrive in the environment, but you're not the only one I've heard say that they found it emotionally draining. Thank you, I just have to see if I make my grades now! And yes, I think a lot of people think they've failed if they don't get in but just getting an interview is impressive, it shows you're of a standard to at least be in with a realistic chance.

True, also as a general word of advice, most of the pressure here will be in your head, so if you make an active effort to not let it get to you from the beginning, you will do great.

I'm suprised the pressure is still so full-on for postgrads. But then again maybe I shouldn't be. Are you MPhil or PhD?

Hey
I wanted to know more about how umps averages work for post A-level applicants? Do they still consider AS grades or altogether?
Also would 2A*s and A be good enough for auto-pool or will it depend on UMS average?
Thanks

If you've withdrawn your application to cambridge, can you reapply the year after?

Im considering reapplying in 2016 for English. I applied to Downing this year. I was expecting a rejection because I had low UMS, but I was placed into the Winter Pool which has really really thrown me off. I was rejected after not being made an offer in the pool, but, I'm seriously considering reapplying because of the fact they felt I was suited to Cambridge because they pooled me. The past week has been emotional, but Im now looking forward to trying to get the best grades possible and see what position I'm in on results day

Hi everyone. I just got rejected for HSPS, and I am considering reapplying, although I have offers from other good unis.
How did reapplying work out for you guys in the end? Would you recommend it?
Thanks

I got a direct offer and was hugely relieved so it's certainly possible, all depends on your grades/ums. I told myself I'd only reapply with a ums of 97% at A2, which thankfully was exactly what I got. Maybe decide after results day?

My experience may be useful to some people.

I applied to Cambridge last year for phys NatSci (Johns) but did not even get an interview. Through feedback I was told this was because of my AS UMS scores being too low. I was also 'informally' advised that it was not really worth reapplying and that I should just go to one of the other fantastic unis in the UK.

Not one to be deterred (aka being stubborn) and having decided that I no longer wanted to do NatSci (in particular chemistry) and instead wanted to do Engineering I decided to take a Gap Year. Having retaken one AS Maths Module that I messed up in and beaten my predictions to get the equivalent of 3A* and an A (the A being 5 marks off an A*...grrr) I decided to reapply to Cambridge as I didn't lose anything and I didn't have to worry about spreading my applications out to unis with lower grade requirements.

Having done a load of research as to what tests/qualifications (TSA/STEP etc) were required at each college I chose Girton. I liked the good atmosphere, larger college and don't mind the cycle and staying fit part. Also I was told they are not as pernickety abous UMS (especially when I already had my full results), but not sure how true this is.

I got an interview which I was very pleased to get (as getting further than last year) and then in January I got a letter offering me an unconditional place

I should say I have done a lot of engineering related things to help my application such as currently working as a Student Engineer for a large Engineering company (which almost certainly helped. )

So moral of the story is If you want to try again and reapply, it is possible, even if you didn't even get an interview the first time time.

Also I would recommend applying to a different college to the one you were rejected at.

I have a hard decision as I have got unconditional at some other Uni and I need to accept it or take gap year. Am I right in thinking Oxbridge frown on anyone reapplying having taken up an offer elsewhere( Basically saying I am too good for that Uni!!). Really really conflicted as my heart was set on one of the big Unis.

I have a hard decision as I have got unconditional at some other Uni and I need to accept it or take gap year. Am I right in thinking Oxbridge frown on anyone reapplying having taken up an offer elsewhere( Basically saying I am too good for that Uni!!). Really really conflicted as my heart was set on one of the big Unis.

I'm similar - I applied for history with A -96% A-95% B, E at As, with extenuating circumstances. I was in the winter pool with no offer at the end of it. I'm so gutted! Glad you're staying positive though - to be pooled with lower UMS just proves you're an excellent candidate, so I'd say it's well worth applying if your results improve on results day, maybe get some feedback and see what your college thinks of it too? Best of luck!