Architecture at Cambridge

Hello
I am applying for architecture at Cambridge and I have just been told I have an interview and an assessment. Because the assessment is online, does anyone know how they will do the drawing assessment as on the website it says you would usually draw part of the college campus.
Any tips for the interview would also be very helpful.
Thank you :smile:

Reply 1

heyheygirl

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hey, what college? my friend also applied for architecture so I'll ask her but I don't wanna say anything yet cause for my assessment (law)I dont need anything.
bump tho!

Reply 2

alicemaingay

OP

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Original post by heyheygirl

hey, what college? my friend also applied for architecture so I'll ask her but I don't wanna say anything yet cause for my assessment (law)I dont need anything.
bump tho!

Hi the college is Homerton. Is your friend already at Cambridge or did she apply this year?

Reply 3

heyheygirl

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Original post by alicemaingay

Hi the college is Homerton. Is your friend already at Cambridge or did she apply this year?

She applied this year, St. John’s though :/

Reply 4

jayydah

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Hi I applied this year for Peterhouse, I have no idea how to prepare for the assessment

Reply 5

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

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Original post by alicemaingay

Hello
I am applying for architecture at Cambridge and I have just been told I have an interview and an assessment. Because the assessment is online, does anyone know how they will do the drawing assessment as on the website it says you would usually draw part of the college campus.
Any tips for the interview would also be very helpful.
Thank you :smile:

@alicemaingay and @jayydah There is a thread for this year's architecture applicants (for all universities) to introduce themselves. It's a good place to discuss tasks, portfolios, offers, etc.

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7125806

(edited 2 years ago)

Reply 6

sejalss

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I applied there too, have the assessment next week

Reply 7

sejalss

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Original post by heyheygirl

She applied this year, St. John’s though :/

me too! Im applying there and have my assessment next week

Reply 8

el050204

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Original post by alicemaingay

Hello
I am applying for architecture at Cambridge and I have just been told I have an interview and an assessment. Because the assessment is online, does anyone know how they will do the drawing assessment as on the website it says you would usually draw part of the college campus.
Any tips for the interview would also be very helpful.
Thank you :smile:

Same I’m so confused what the interview will include! It’s on moodle which makes sense for the writing skills part but I don’t understand if we have to do the drawing part or not??

Reply 9

jayydah

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I asked an ex student what he did for his interview but idk if the was even allowed to tell me?

Reply 10

jayydah

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but he said he drew the room he was in
I've also seen this:
https://www.arct.cam.ac.uk/system/files/documents/architecture-admissions-assessment-specification-2016.pdf

but my problem is I have no idea how to prepare for the writing

Reply 11

Guedcuuuv

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Original post by jayydah

but he said he drew the room he was in
I've also seen this:
https://www.arct.cam.ac.uk/system/files/documents/architecture-admissions-assessment-specification-2016.pdf

but my problem is I have no idea how to prepare for the writing

Not really sure you can prepare, just meant to test writing skills?

Reply 12

Yogakarate

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Does everyone interviewing for architecture have their at-interview assessment this Friday 26th or are some on other days?
Good luck everyone!

Reply 13

Yogakarate

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Original post by alicemaingay

Hello
I am applying for architecture at Cambridge and I have just been told I have an interview and an assessment. Because the assessment is online, does anyone know how they will do the drawing assessment as on the website it says you would usually draw part of the college campus.
Any tips for the interview would also be very helpful.
Thank you :smile:

Hi What day is your assessment and for which college?