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I think it's implying you use the SAQ for your modular A-levels and the transcript with your linear A-levels.

"However, you’re strongly encouraged to submit a transcript as part of your application to Cambridge if you’re taking entirely linear qualifications, for example non-modular A Levels, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or the Cambridge Pre-U."

The prospectus does mention about submitting a transcript and the need to look on their website for further details. That's all I have found on the Cambridge website.

The transcript is part of the SAQ. One of the sections of the SAQ (I can't remember which one now, did it like 6 months ago) has the option of uploading a transcript or not - it is not one or the other, you do the SAQ and you might have to upload a transcript as part of completing your SAQ

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Doones

Original post by jamestg

Okay so the prospectus talks about requiring a transcript.

Info on the transcript:
http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying/transcripts/i-am-taking-uk-school-qualifications-or-ib

There is nothing on scores except for listing grades and subjects on their exemplar transcript.

They haven't updated the SAQ yet.

Original post by jamestg

Are there any specimen papers?

http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying/admissions-assessments

They are releasing specifications etc at the moment. Some are published, some aren't yet.

e.g. Economics
http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/files/publications/ecaa_specification.pdf

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Reply 42

Thomb

You guys and your stats I don't know, where does it end?

Reply 43

Doones

Original post by Thomb

You guys and your stats I don't know, where does it end?

With a place at Cambridge.

:wink:

Reply 44

Thomb

Original post by jneill

With a place at Cambridge.

:wink:

I suppose so do you al work for Cambridge or do you study there? Gracious in your company.

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Doones

Original post by Thomb

I suppose so do you al work for Cambridge or do you study there? Gracious in your company.

Me? I'm a parent of a Cambridge place holder.

Reply 46

Abstract_Prism

You're not even gonna get a single A*****? Geez, good luck getting into Cambridge m8.

Reply 47

Thomb

Original post by jneill

Me? I'm a parent of a Cambridge place holder.

But you know everything about Cambridge stats how is that? Is the sibling on TSR too?

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Thomb

Original post by Abstract_Prism

You're not even gonna get a single A*****? Geez, good luck getting into Cambridge m8.

I didn't notice that.

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Doones

Original post by Thomb

But you know everything about Cambridge stats how is that? Is the sibling on TSR too?

I've been on TSR for a few years picking up tips/info and countering Oxbridge myths as I go. My son isn't active on TSR (but he doesn't mind that I am...)

The stats are all in the public domain - you just need to know where to look.

But don't think that the Cambridge admissions process is a "stats game" - it isn't. They spend a lot (many, many hours by multiple different admissions and subject specialists) reviewing and assessing every single application. Success or failure does come from a UMS average or a single interview. It's a very considered and holistic process.

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Thomb

Original post by jneill

Really well I submitted my application the day before the deadline didn't have any qualifications and wasn't even doing a course of study. I got an interview and was even offered another one in a different subject. I'm sure on the whole you're right but people do slip through the net so to speak.

What subject has your son applied for?

And I know what you mean about you need to know where to look its a labyrinth with many dead ends some with prizes at the end.

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Doones

Original post by Thomb

That's my point - stats is only a small part of the story. The holistic admissions approach must have (hopefully correctly :wink:

) identified your potential whereas a "UMS must be > 95" approach wouldn't. So are you now at Cambridge? Studying what?

He will be reading Engineering at Christ's

Reply 52

Thomb

Original post by jneill

That's my point - stats is only a small part of the story. The holistic admissions approach must have (hopefully correctly :wink:

) identified your potential whereas a "UMS must be > 95" approach wouldn't. So are you now at Cambridge? Studying what?

He will be reading Engineering at Christ's

No I didn't get in. I was arm well I'd just been discharged from mental hospital. I like what you're saying about future potential and all that holistic stuff. I'm studying art history with the Oxford University Dept for Cont. Ed.

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