Cambridge supplementary application questionnaire

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3232

I think i'll do the same then. I'm just hoping that in the interview i can lead them into areas i know a lot about, rather than one of the AS/A2 modules that really didn't interest me. Hopefully they'll focus more on the essay i'm sending them...

Yeah, I missed so much work through illness, I was really surprised I got the grades I did... and I just did the bare minimum in my Spanish topics due to lack of time and total lack of resources... there seemed to be just about NO information anywhere on the internet on Antonio Buero Vallejo's work and I looked for a book on Spanish cinema IN Spanish on Amazon and Ebay AND in a couple of bookskops in Barcelona! I think it might actually be better if they steered clear of the A-level syllabus altogether in mine... maybe they'll stick to the things I mentioned in my personal statement...

Reply 21

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Ronove

Yeah, I missed so much work through illness, I was really surprised I got the grades I did... and I just did the bare minimum in my Spanish topics due to lack of time and total lack of resources... there seemed to be just about NO information anywhere on the internet on Antonio Buero Vallejo's work and I looked for a book on Spanish cinema IN Spanish on Amazon and Ebay AND in a couple of bookskops in Barcelona! I think it might actually be better if they steered clear of the A-level syllabus altogether in mine... maybe they'll stick to the things I mentioned in my personal statement...

Hehe same here, i had a motorbike accident about a year ago and couldn't start learning my A2's till March, then taught myself (couldn't attend college) and got AAA. For some of my modules i literally spent a couple of days learning exactly what i needed to to pass the exam, and didn't go much beyond that because of time restraints. So it would be a bit of a nightmare to have a lengthy discussion of a topic i've not spent much time on. I've taken my own personal study much much further and probably to about university level already (and based loosely around the course i'm hoping to do) so i want to impress them by talking about that, really. I've probably just got to drop it in the conversation and hope to control it to the things i want to mention.

Reply 22

username68316

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I think this SAQ is quite a good idea actually. It allows you to convey a larger more accurate picture of yourself. Consequently making the admissions process fairer surely?

Reply 23

Truman

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The only questions on the supplementary form that are a bit tough are what aspects of the course attracted you to apply here. Cause there are lots of things you could say but you have about 2 lines to write in.

And have you kept up your interest in the subject for which you have appplied for outside your A-level.

Cause again theres only 2 lines to write and obviously your not gonna write no!

Reply 24

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nathan_neumann

The only questions on the supplementary form that are a bit tough are what aspects of the course attracted you to apply here. Cause there are lots of things you could say but you have about 2 lines to write in.

And have you kept up your interest in the subject for which you have appplied for outside your A-level.

Cause again theres only 2 lines to write and obviously your not gonna write no!

That's where having really small handwriting or choosing a miniscule font size becomes a bonus! :biggrin:

;thumbsup;

Reply 25

Ronove

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The 'were you able to take the subjects you wanted' question and the one about problems with teaching are difficult too when you have something to write... how to explain without sounding like you're whinging or just making excuses for yourself?!

Reply 26

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Ronove

The 'were you able to take the subjects you wanted' question and the one about problems with teaching are difficult too when you have something to write... how to explain without sounding like you're whinging or just making excuses for yourself?!

Just be truthful but not informal at the same time. A few carefully chosen words will be the thing too, owing to the lack of space. So have your thesaurus and dictionary ready if needs be! :ninja:

Reply 27

_Memphis_

Hello,

I was looking for a guide to complete the SAQ and found this thread. Has anyone any information not already given in "the Guide to Completing the Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ)" from Cambridge?

Thanks.

Reply 28

Roshniroxy

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Does Oxford have anything like this ?

Reply 29

AK0001

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by Truman

Its not that bad but i think they would use your answers to this questionaire to shape your interview.It asks you what are the main topic areas youve covered in your A-level subjects so if you said say electoral reform i guess they might ask you a question about it in your interview to see if you think clearly and concisely.

You could type in your answers as its a word document but your meant to post it to them so im just gonna print it off and write on it. I applied for Fitzwilliams and i dont know if other colleges will send it to you (vie email).

I dont think i can take much more form filling

Guys use the SAQ to your advantage, I certainly did, and it helped me steer one of my interviews. Any questions, pm me, or quote me. I'll be back on TSR in the evening :smile:

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Reply 30

atombubble

I've been looking through the SAQ today and the cambridge website simultaneously- they say you dont have to answer the questions about additional information and the like and you wont be disadvantaged for not doing so...dont get stressed about it is my advice :smile:

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