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Original post by Nightingale
It was recommended to me by my teacher. I don't understand, what's wrong with it? 
The reason a lot of people avoid Girton is that it is very far out from Cambridge compared to other colleges.
But on a more serious and important note, do take advice from your teachers, but equally don't let them decide things for you, pick a college you like for the reasons you want a college (eg history/modern; large/small; quality of accommodation etc) After all you're the one who'll have to live there for 3+ years.
Also be very careful when taking teachers' advice on oxbridge, I'm not saying they are all totally wrong, but often they inadvertently are. My school sends roughly 20 people to Oxbridge a year and yet some of the advice we were given about aspects of the admissions process was very wrong. Your best bet when it comes to things like college choice is to look at information from Cambridge directly and maybe go to some open days and have a look around which colleges you like the look of.
Original post by Nightingale
It was recommended to me by my teacher. I don't understand, what's wrong with it?
Middle of nowhere. Apply to Sidney Sussex instead
Which college is good for economics? I have no idea where to start when thinking about them!
Original post by dnumberwang
Fair enough though, I guess not quite everyone at Girton is from the pool
Fair enough though, I guess not quite everyone at Girton is from the pool
I don't understand? ......
Original post by jonnyboy1993
The reason a lot of people avoid Girton is that it is very far out from Cambridge compared to other colleges.
But on a more serious and important note, do take advice from your teachers, but equally don't let them decide things for you, pick a college you like for the reasons you want a college (eg history/modern; large/small; quality of accommodation etc) After all you're the one who'll have to live there for 3+ years.
Also be very careful when taking teachers' advice on oxbridge, I'm not saying they are all totally wrong, but often they inadvertently are. My school sends roughly 20 people to Oxbridge a year and yet some of the advice we were given about aspects of the admissions process was very wrong. Your best bet when it comes to things like college choice is to look at information from Cambridge directly and maybe go to some open days and have a look around which colleges you like the look of.
But on a more serious and important note, do take advice from your teachers, but equally don't let them decide things for you, pick a college you like for the reasons you want a college (eg history/modern; large/small; quality of accommodation etc) After all you're the one who'll have to live there for 3+ years.
Also be very careful when taking teachers' advice on oxbridge, I'm not saying they are all totally wrong, but often they inadvertently are. My school sends roughly 20 people to Oxbridge a year and yet some of the advice we were given about aspects of the admissions process was very wrong. Your best bet when it comes to things like college choice is to look at information from Cambridge directly and maybe go to some open days and have a look around which colleges you like the look of.
Seconded. Many state schools / those with low oxbridge applicants assume popular colleges are hard to get in to / have heard that x college doesn't like state applicants.
Ignore them if they do, pick which one is right for you as they're all as equally hard to get into and none prefer state or private students over the other.
Can I just ask, where does the 'I'd rather be at Oxford than St John's' saying come from?
Original post by Nightingale
It was recommended to me by my teacher. I don't understand, what's wrong with it?
Take no notice. Some people say that Girton isn't a good college to go to because it's pretty far out of Cambridge, but realistically if you have a bike it's fine. And it's a really nice place
Original post by Noodlzzz
Seconded. Many state schools / those with low oxbridge applicants assume popular colleges are hard to get in to / have heard that x college doesn't like state applicants.
Ignore them if they do, pick which one is right for you as they're all as equally hard to get into and none prefer state or private students over the other.
Ignore them if they do, pick which one is right for you as they're all as equally hard to get into and none prefer state or private students over the other.
My teacher said that Trinity college is mostly for male/private school students?...
Original post by Nightingale
It was recommended to me by my teacher. I don't understand, what's wrong with it?
The teacher has recommended it because it he is under the delusion that it is easier to get into. Research yourself on websites/ go to open days, pick the college you like, because they are all just as hard to get into.
Original post by Nightingale
My teacher said that Trinity college is mostly for male/private school students?...
In which case I'd be very careful when taking their advice, I go to a grammar school (so not a private school) and we have got three Trinity offer holders this year, 2 for maths and 1 for medicine. And also seeing as around 40% of trinity is female it seems incredibly unlikely that it is mostly for males as many colleges have similar or worse gender balances. You really should be careful when listening to teachers talking about colleges, your best bet is to research what Cambridge themselves say, as they know best about the process of applying.
Original post by ilovedubstep
The teacher has recommended it because it he is under the delusion that it is easier to get into. Research yourself on websites/ go to open days, pick the college you like, because they are all just as hard to get into.
She recommended it because she went there.
And I personally have got no clue on which one to pick... to me the idea of getting into Cambridge is enough to make me happy, no matter which college I get into. Original post by Nightingale
She recommended it because she went there. And I personally have got no clue on which one to pick... to me the idea of getting into Cambridge is enough to make me happy, no matter which college I get into.
And I personally have got no clue on which one to pick... to me the idea of getting into Cambridge is enough to make me happy, no matter which college I get into. Definitely go on an open day or two and have a look around, it's worth doing if you're stuck on college choice! Ultimately it's not the be all and end all, but your college is your home for your time at Cambridge so it's quite nice to discover what your preference is if you have one
Original post by Welsh Lady
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Username: goldfish134
Subject: Maths
College: not sure, maybe Emmanuel
AS Subjects: 8 maths modules, Physics, Chemistry
GCSE's: 11A*s
Original post by hassi94
Username: Hassi94
Subject: MMath
College: Emmanuel (most likely, no idea tbh :P)
AS Subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
GCSE's: 6 A*s and 5As
Subject: MMath
College: Emmanuel (most likely, no idea tbh :P)
AS Subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
GCSE's: 6 A*s and 5As
Looks like you're competition...
Are you coming to the open day on the 14th?
Original post by hassi94
Your signature shows 6 A*, 7A and a B?
Good luck though - I'm also looking to apply for maths @ Emmanuel
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Is anyone going to the May 14th open day at Emmanuel for Maths? Cause I applied for it and haven't got a reply 1 week later... Is it because I'm already registered for the Trinity College one?
To explain, I booked Trinity College for May 7th, just because I wanted to visit it really (for Isaac Newton's room and stuff), but now I would prefer to leave the 7th May open for me as I have other events scheduled, so I applied for 14th. I haven't cancelled Trinity in case they won't let me go to the 14th, as I can still make either.
Good luck though - I'm also looking to apply for maths @ Emmanuel
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Is anyone going to the May 14th open day at Emmanuel for Maths? Cause I applied for it and haven't got a reply 1 week later... Is it because I'm already registered for the Trinity College one?
To explain, I booked Trinity College for May 7th, just because I wanted to visit it really (for Isaac Newton's room and stuff), but now I would prefer to leave the 7th May open for me as I have other events scheduled, so I applied for 14th. I haven't cancelled Trinity in case they won't let me go to the 14th, as I can still make either.
Same! I've booked for both Trinity and Emmanuel but need to cancel Trinity
Apparently we'll get an email 2-3 weeks before, from Emmanuel.
Original post by goldfish134
Same! I've booked for both Trinity and Emmanuel but need to cancel Trinity
Apparently we'll get an email 2-3 weeks before, from Emmanuel.
Apparently we'll get an email 2-3 weeks before, from Emmanuel.
Yeah I don't want to cancel it in case Emmanuel won't let me go haha
I can still make the 7th but the 14th is preferable.And haha we may be competition but there are plenty of places - if we're lucky we'll both be there september '12
I'm a bit stuck because my heart says that I should apply to Magdalene College but one of the fellows at Caius specialises in 20th century literature. If I had him as my interviewer, we'd have a common interest. Is it worth picking a college on the small chance that you'll do better with a certain interviewer?
Original post by la-dauphine
I'm a bit stuck because my heart says that I should apply to Magdalene College but one of the fellows at Caius specialises in 20th century literature. If I had him as my interviewer, we'd have a common interest. Is it worth picking a college on the small chance that you'll do better with a certain interviewer?
- You'll be there for 3 years, pick wisely
- Having him as an interviewer isn't guaranteed
- Even talking about 20th C lit isn't guaranteed. If on your PS more than likely it'll come up wherever you apply
- Having something in common doesn't improve your chances. It's about what you say rather than who you say it to
Original post by la-dauphine
I'm a bit stuck because my heart says that I should apply to Magdalene College but one of the fellows at Caius specialises in 20th century literature. If I had him as my interviewer, we'd have a common interest. Is it worth picking a college on the small chance that you'll do better with a certain interviewer?
No, because theres very little chance that the interviewer's research topic will come up in the interview. And thats assuming that the fellow actually interviews you. Trying deliberately to talk about a fellow's speciality is always a bad idea, since they quickly realise it, and can end up tearing you to shreds if they're in a not so good mood.
Pick the college you think you would be most comfortable in.
Then I think I'll apply to Magdalene
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