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Yay looks like St John's are giving out the interviews now. (I'm still pretty dubious about the fact that I got one with my none to spectacular bmat). But much happy anyway!

Reply 441

Elishaclark2

Original post by a123a

Hey well done! On the email it say reply to confirm, but they haven't gave an email address. So do we just email the admissions team?

I thought we could return it to the sender maybe? :smile:

how long are the interviews, do you know? It doesn't say on the email and I can't find it on the website :frown:

Reply 442

the.leyton

Original post by Helenia

Depends what time your interview is and how far away you'd be coming from. Most people only stay one night, but if you need two and your college is offering it then there's no harm in it.

Thanks. I'm coming from Romania so I guess it's okay if I ask for 2 nights.

Reply 443

DCMed96

Original post by gum1941

My interview's on the 8th of December (in less than 9 days time!!!). What about yours?

Yeah my friend's in his 2nd year now, rocking the Cambridge life haha

Who is interviewing you ?

Reply 444

a123a

Original post by Elishaclark2

I thought we could return it to the sender maybe? :smile:

how long are the interviews, do you know? It doesn't say on the email and I can't find it on the website :frown:

Yep we reply back to the sender.
Hmm... I can't seem to find anything on how long the interviews are.

Reply 445

a123a

Original post by clever1diot

Yay looks like St John's are giving out the interviews now. (I'm still pretty dubious about the fact that I got one with my none to spectacular bmat). But much happy anyway!

I know this is a bit random, but could you tell me what you got in your BMAT? I just want to see if St John’s expect high BMAT scores.

Reply 446

aprocrastinator

Is it worth appealing the BMAT results? How often do the scores change?

Reply 447

DCMed96

Original post by aprocrastinator

Is it worth appealing the BMAT results? How often do the scores change?

you got an interview already!! so don't worry about it !!
When's your interview and who is the interviewer?

Reply 448

aprocrastinator

Original post by DCMed96

you got an interview already!! so don't worry about it !!
When's your interview and who is the interviewer?

haha alright, I was just idly considering it. I highly doubt it would be worth the money!

10th of December, and all I remember is that they were all Dr's!

Reply 449

ukelele123

How much weighting do Cambridge place on their interviews?
Like in consideration with BMAT, AS UMS, GCSE etc

Reply 450

RainbowVeins

Original post by ukelele123

How much weighting do Cambridge place on their interviews?
Like in consideration with BMAT, AS UMS, GCSE etc

Rather than thinking about these questions, the answers to which nobody really knows, it might be better to spend your time on further reading and interview prep instead, and simply just give your best shot :smile:

Your stats are great (I saw them in your previous post), so if your interview is decent, an offer is quite likely IMO.

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Reply 451

clever1diot

Original post by a123a

I know this is a bit random, but could you tell me what you got in your BMAT? I just want to see if St John’s expect high BMAT scores.

Don't worry. I think this will validate most people: 4.9, 5.7, 3.5A :/

Reply 452

a123a

Original post by clever1diot

Don't worry. I think this will validate most people: 4.9, 5.7, 3.5A :/

Omg that's really similar to my score! Well done! It's above average at least.

Reply 453

a123a

Guys, is there anything we need to take to our interviews? Nothing mentioned on the email but do we bring our Personal Statement etc...

Reply 454

DCMed96

Original post by a123a

Guys, is there anything we need to take to our interviews? Nothing mentioned on the email but do we bring our Personal Statement etc...

For Downing, we are told to bring the statement of result (UMS stuff). I think that's it. They also say bring the invitation letter with the timetables on in case you get lost...

Reply 455

a123a

Original post by DCMed96

For Downing, we are told to bring the statement of result (UMS stuff). I think that's it. They also say bring the invitation letter with the timetables on in case you get lost...

Oh ok thanks!
St John's haven't really said anything about UMS statement of results. Did you get this info on your college website or from your invitation letter/email?

Reply 456

aprocrastinator

I worked out where i was in terms of top % for sections 1&2 for 2013 and 2014 and scores are significantly lower this year

for 2014 my s1 got me in the top 32% and s2 top 20% whereas in 2013 it was top 40% for s1 and top 30% for s2 (rough estimates considering the poor scale on the normal distribution graphs)

So I think this is good news guys! :biggrin:

Reply 457

Master219

Original post by aprocrastinator

Yh, i kinda noticed when i was looking at the normal distribution graphs but i didnt realise it was that much of a difference!
If u dont mind me asking, what were ur bmat scores?

Reply 458

Rhetorical Hips

Is anyone going over their maths and physics in preparation for the interview? I don't really see how it'll be relevant. Maybe the AS-level maths and physics stuff, but I can't see them quizing me on circular motion and complex numbers. At least I really hope not...

Reply 459

aprocrastinator

Original post by Master219

Yh, i kinda noticed when i was looking at the normal distribution graphs but i didnt realise it was that much of a difference!
If u dont mind me asking, what were ur bmat scores?