Saying "1% of the top 20%" makes it seem a lot worse than it actually is, until you realise that black candidates only make up 2.4% of applicants (this is an issue in itself but not the issue at hand here). Black candidates do have a lower success rate but the disparity isn't as bad as you make out

Besides, your application isn't just random chance, all that matters is how good you are compared to others.

2.4% of applicants you speak of are not interviewees. So that doesn't really mean much or make my argument any weaker, because regardless of the exact figure my chances are A LOT slimmer than majority of interviewees if you knew my life, background, etc. The stats are just a bonus to confirm my fears 😂

Reply 443

NeverLucky

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Original post by liziepie

Yep, that describes my plans for Thursday perfectly

Mhm, either way, alcohol will be present on Thursday :lol:

Original post by rayofsunshine98

Southerner over here who doesn't use cutlery wherever she can get away with not using it. And yes, I spend my money on alcohol

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Check your ancestry. Highly likely your descendants were Northerners.

Reply 444

jpxw

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Original post by CutieTootsie

2.4% of applicants you speak of are not interviewees. So that doesn't really mean much or make my argument any weaker, because regardless of the exact figure my chances are A LOT slimmer than majority of interviewees if you knew my life, background, etc. The stats are just a bonus to confirm my fears 😂

Cambridge are one of the best unis in the country at being holistic and taking into account external factors (financial/geographic background, extenuating circumstances, being in care etc...). Maybe this will put your mind at rest: http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying/decisions/contextual-data

Reply 445

AlcoholicCantab

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Original post by HolyRomanEmpire

What subject are you doing?

Why are you an alchie?

Who's your all-time favourite Prime Minister?

1. A humanities one.

2. Cam has made me one.

3. in modern times, Blair. I rate Gladstone as well.

Reply 446

AlcoholicCantab

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Original post by james813

Why aren't you doing work now? I thought everyone at Cambridge had to 24/7?

It's "vacation" at the moment.

But I've still got a ton of work.

Given it's 10pm on Sunday night I've given myself a break!

Reply 447

Iloveowls16

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Original post by RotomGuy

How does Robinson usually go about things? I've heard they email rejects and letter offers but I don't want to get excited if I see a letter just incase.

Ahh a fellow Robinson applicant! What are you applying for? Good luck!

Reply 448

AlcoholicCantab

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Lot of crap southern/northern banter in this thread.

Boy you'll fit in perfectly at cambridge haha

Reply 449

username1924691

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Original post by Rachel58

They do! It's small but good but they do exhibit some forms of hot chocolate prejudice.

Ooh dear, what counts as hot chocolate prejudice?? :lol:

Reply 450

NeverLucky

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Original post by AlcoholicCantab

Real life cambridge student here,

I'm bored. Ask me anything you want to know.

Why would anyone pick St John's over Oxford?

Reply 451

username2848230

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Original post by AlcoholicCantab

1. A humanities one.

2. Cam has made me one.

3. in modern times, Blair. I rate Gladstone as well.

Blair? Jesus...Gladstone is a pretty patrician choice though.

Will you reveal your College?

Reply 452

Student1256

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Original post by Ruthie2267

that's a beautiful picture :redface:

count yourself lucky you've never heard of roadmen X :wink:

I know, so satisfying to look at isn't it?
It's from a video from one of my favourites youtube channels. Here's the link to the video about honey coiling if anyone is interested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz5lGkDdk78&app=desktop

Reply 453

Rachel58

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Original post by Christie_xx

Ooh dear, what counts as hot chocolate prejudice?? :lol:

Valuing coffee/tea over hot chocolate in any way, e.g. higher price for hot chocolate, different presentation or longer preparation time.

Reply 454

AlcoholicCantab

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Original post by NeverLucky

Why would anyone pick St John's over Oxford?

They may have been dropped on their head when children.

.....that said being a johnian may or may not be a massive advantage when trying to pull.

i
may also be
at
johns myself

Reply 455

Student1256

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Original post by Ruthie2267

count yourself lucky you've never heard of roadmen X :wink:

You know what's worse than a roadman? A roadwoman 😂😂

Reply 456

Student1256

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Original post by AlcoholicCantab

They may have been dropped on their head when children.

.....that said being a johnian may or may not be a massive advantage when trying to pull.

i
may also be
at
johns myself

Do you mean girls? Why would that be? I saw a meme on memebridge about the same thing. Why is it that everyone hates St. John's guys but apparently girls seem to dig them? :laugh: