Cambridge rejections/acceptances

Hey every1! I got my letter through from cam to read music at jesus college today, but they haven't given me a definite yes, no or pooled!! Does ne1 have ne idea why? here is the letter:

dear X
I am writing in accordance with the timetable outlined in the University prospectus to keep you updated about the progress of your application to Cambridge.

At present, we are unable to give you a final decision about your application which is still under active consideration here at Jesus. We have also made your application available to other Colleges in order to maximise your chances of gaining a place at Cambridge. As a result of this you may:

-Be offered a place here at Jesus;
-Be offered a place at another college without further interview;
-Be called for interview at another college;
-Be unsuccessful in obtaining a place either in Jesus or another college.

I am sorry that I am unable to write with more definite news at present but I shall write again shortly,

With best wishes....

It's really puzzling me why they haven't decided yet... could anybody help me??! I can't stand not knowing when every1 else knows either way!

That's probably because there will be some people who were rejected, who don't feel like putting their results up for others to see, or to discuss the issue.

Hi

I applied to Sidney Sussex to read Music and got the same as you - 'no decision', which I guessed meant I was pooled, since the pooling letter came with it.

I'm wondering just how many music students there are this year? I don't know about you, but I've been on interview to other respected Music unis and hardly met ANY cambridge applicants. 3 for Selwyn, that's all. Where the hell are they all?

How did your inteviews go and what are you doing musically?

x

well music is a fairly small subject at cam. so is architecture and i havent met a single architect in this forum...

well music is a fairly small subject at cam. so is architecture and i havent met a single architect in this forum...

My friend applied to Magdalen to do Architecture but I haven't heard how he got on yet. He told me that the ratio of applicants to places was 1:8 for architecture - at least it's only 1 : 3 for musicians!

I bet he gets in - he's one of those 12 x A*, 4 straight As students who was Head Boy and can talk eloquently about anything to anyone! I don't really begrudge him, of course, but everyone seems to know someone like that!

My friend applied to Magdalen to do Architecture but I haven't heard how he got on yet. He told me that the ratio of applicants to places was 1:8 for architecture - at least it's only 1 : 3 for musicians!

I bet he gets in - he's one of those 12 x A*, 4 straight As students who was Head Boy and can talk eloquently about anything to anyone! I don't really begrudge him, of course, but everyone seems to know someone like that!

My friend applied to Magdalen to do Architecture but I haven't heard how he got on yet. He told me that the ratio of applicants to places was 1:8 for architecture - at least it's only 1 : 3 for musicians!

I bet he gets in - he's one of those 12 x A*, 4 straight As students who was Head Boy and can talk eloquently about anything to anyone! I don't really begrudge him, of course, but everyone seems to know someone like that!

btw i thought of applying for music b4 i decided to do architecture...

maybe i shouldve tried for music coz 1 : 3 doesnt sound too bad, hehe

i'm rubbish on music-theory anway, so i dont think i wouldve stood a chance.

well it still means that 2 out of 3 people dont get in ...... its about that kinda ratio for maths and its still really tough.

although would the music interview have alot of theory in it? surely it's about how passionate u are about music and how much you know about general music styles, not just what an appoggiatura or col legno means....

well it still means that 2 out of 3 people dont get in ...... its about that kinda ratio for maths and its still really tough.

although would the music interview have alot of theory in it? surely it's about how passionate u are about music and how much you know about general music styles, not just what an appoggiatura or col legno means....

It's mostly theory and history. It's the most academic music course in the country and excludes practical musicianship in all but one module, I think in Year 3. You have to be able to do loads of harmony and counterpoint and harmonise at the keyboard in the interview AND analyse an unseen score.

At my interview I got a score by Ravel to talk about - and we talked about Schoenberg for quite a while too.

nasty. but interesting once your into it. ´

i didnt know it was that much theory... you do have practical lessons (piano/other instrument) though, dont you?

It's mostly theory and history. It's the most academic music course in the country

I asked about that at interview because lessons at other unis mostly come as part of the package. I will be stuffed if I don't get financial help for lessons. My interviewer told me 'As long as it's legal, we'll pay for it!' Mind you, he was from Trinity so they can afford to throw their money around. I don't know how I'd get on at another college. I've applied for an instrumental award and was going to apply for a Choral Award too (Sidney is one of those that does it when you're there and not in Sept. )

so is it the most highly regarded? what's the difference between going for Music at Cam as opposed to going for the Royal College of Music? do you apply to the royal college of music through ucas as well?

I am the sad git who actually likes doing harmony and counterpoint!!

lol good for you ur well into the theory then, which cam will like, and u'll obviously benefit from the course.
where does that take you career wise (not inc being a performer)