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The Big 'Which Cambridge College?' Thread

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Original post by honeywhite
I'd love to go, oh, how I would... except there are eight billion men in this world, and only eight Law places at (y)our tiny, little, awesome, old, awesome, and awesome college. I have a fireball's chance in Hell (it's cold, just ask Dante) to even get invited for interview.


Loving the Dante reference! Good luck :h: You have an even tinier chance if you don't apply...
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Am I right in saying that Robinson and Trinity look favourably at very high UMS for medicine? (are there any others?)

Do either of them have (or are near to) swimming pools? I only know that Girton has an indoor one?
Original post by Razer_M
Am I right in saying that Robinson and Trinity look favourably at very high UMS for medicine? (are there any others?)

Do either of them have (or are near to) swimming pools? I only know that Girton has an indoor one?


Christ's and I believe Emmanuel have outdoor pools :smile:.


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Hey Guys,
I am an international student from Greece thinking of applying for Cambridge Economics.
I have narrowed my college selection to:
Caius
John's
Hit me with info regarding economics teaching at each college,food, everyday life, extra curricular activities etc
At the end of the day which is better for Econ?
Also the one requires Cambridge TSA and the other a College Admissions Test. Is the latter good or bad?
Thanks
Reply 4084
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pami44
[h="1"]Which college in Cambridge is easiest to get into if wishing to study law?[/h]
Original post by pami44
[h="1"]Which college in Cambridge is easiest to get into if wishing to study law?[/h]


As everyone will tell you, you can't tactically apply to colleges to increase your chances of getting into Cambridge.

However, you will have a higher chance of getting your first choice if you apply to a less popular college (but as I said, no better chance of getting into Cambridge).
Simply out of curiosity - is it true that the number of pupils accepted by a college for a particular course can have an impact on your likelihood of getting in? As a guy I know is applying for St Catherine's for English Literature on the basis that they have a 2:1 applicant to place ratio, and as such is the best place to apply for the course?
I'm personally not too sure as to if this is true, as if it really were the case wouldn't everyone be applying to the college that has the largest number of places available for their course?

EDIT: Ahh sorry, I literally just read the above post!
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Original post by Wilder Airs
Simply out of curiosity - is it true that the number of pupils accepted by a college for a particular course can have an impact on your likelihood of getting in? As a guy I know is applying for St Catherine's for English Literature on the basis that they have a 2:1 applicant to place ratio, and as such is the best place to apply for the course?
I'm personally not too sure as to if this is true, as if it really were the case wouldn't everyone be applying to the college that has the largest number of places available for their course?

EDIT: Ahh sorry, I literally just read the above post!


Not really, because everyone else tries the same thing, and you often end up competing against more applicants than if you'd just picked a college at random!
Original post by pami44
[h="1"]Which college in Cambridge is easiest to get into if wishing to study law?[/h]

This is just a stupid question. I'll completely ignore all the stuff about the winter pool, the numbers game and ratio variation and let's say that (hypothetically) there are a few colleges which are easier to get into, and someone applies there and is *just* let in, despite other colleges having better applicants who were rejected. What happens? The people who were *just* let in will likely find the workload extremely difficult, find that everyone else is simply much better than they are, and maybe if they work really hard they'll get a 2:2 or a 3rd.

It is seriously not within your best overall interests to get into a muddle over which college is the "easiest" to get into. It is within your best interests to try and be as genuine and honest as possible throughout the entire application process so that Cambridge can make the right decision. Because you really don't want to end up there if the tutors are concerned that you won't be able to handle it.

That said, if you want to get a college with a low applicants: places ratio then just put in an open offer. The advantage of low applicants: places is not that it will be easier to get in; the advantage is that you are unlikely to have to go through the pooling system (you are likely to either be straight accepted or rejected). But really what makes the most sense is to simply apply somewhere you want to go.
Hey Guys,
I am an international student from Greece thinking of applying for Cambridge Economics.
I have narrowed my college selection to:
Caius
John's
Hit me with info regarding economics teaching at each college,food, everyday life, extra curricular activities etc
At the end of the day which one is better for Econ?
Also the one requires Cambridge TSA and the other a College Admissions Test. Will any of the two make admission harder?
Thanks
Original post by Stavrosant
Hey Guys,
I am an international student from Greece thinking of applying for Cambridge Economics.
I have narrowed my college selection to:
Caius
John's
Hit me with info regarding economics teaching at each college,food, everyday life, extra curricular activities etc
At the end of the day which one is better for Econ?
Also the one requires Cambridge TSA and the other a College Admissions Test. Will any of the two make admission harder?
Thanks


I can't speak to Economics teaching or admissions at John's, but I can tell you that student life there is fantastic. We have great food in both the Buttery and in Hall, excellent facilities for sports, music, and other activities, a wonderful Chapel, a world-famous choir, tons of active societies in a wide range of areas, a fleet of College punts, two excellent libraries, and great sports teams. John's also has some of the most expansive grounds of any college, which include several gardens, sweeping lawns, and a wonderful stretch of the Cam. :smile:
Original post by Viceroy
I can't speak to Economics teaching or admissions at John's, but I can tell you that student life there is fantastic. We have great food in both the Buttery and in Hall, excellent facilities for sports, music, and other activities, a wonderful Chapel, a world-famous choir, tons of active societies in a wide range of areas, a fleet of College punts, two excellent libraries, and great sports teams. John's also has some of the most expansive grounds of any college, which include several gardens, sweeping lawns, and a wonderful stretch of the Cam. :smile:

Thank you!
I have checked the website, Google Maps etc in order to try to get a feel of the place! I really like the architecture and the fact that John's has a gym and good sports facilities means that I can let off some steam.
Original post by Stavrosant
Thank you!
I have checked the website, Google Maps etc in order to try to get a feel of the place! I really like the architecture and the fact that John's has a gym and good sports facilities means that I can let off some steam.


Yes, there is a College gym and excellent sports grounds. If you're interested in rowing, however, I would recommend ergging at the Boat House, as the ergs in the College gym are a bit old. The other equipment is in good shape though!
Original post by Viceroy
Yes, there is a College gym and excellent sports grounds. If you're interested in rowing, however, I would recommend ergging at the Boat House, as the ergs in the College gym are a bit old. The other equipment is in good shape though!


Are the colleges near each other?
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Original post by Dugald
I have no idea which college to choose. I don't mind if it is not totally central but I have discounted Girton and Homerton because they are too far out. I would rather go to a larger college, however I really don't care much about how well known it is. Preferably it would have more traditional architecture so 'old' ones would be better. I would like a large room, maybe en-suit but not essential and the room doesn't have to be modern or fancy. I would prefer more informal dinners, ones where I don't have to dress up in a gown too often but the food is still decent and inexpensive. Sporting facilities and large grounds would be nice and I want to get back into rowing.

I know it is asking for a lot but could anyone suggest any colleges I might like?

Homerton is one of the largest plus has loads of outdoor area you can walk sit on without being fined. Also you do not need a gown till graduation just a suit .dress
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Are the colleges near each other?


Do you mean St Johns and Caius? If you do, I can tell you it's a five minute walk, so I suppose they're near each other. Go east on Bridge-street, turn right on St Johns street, and you're there.
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I know this is like the billioneth question about this but I'm really not sure which one to pick.

I want to study Law.

Colleges I am considering so far: Corpus
Pembroke

Colleges I have ruled out: Trinity, Kings and the all girls colleges of course aha!

Has anyone got any advice on the matter?
Original post by iano101
I know this is like the billioneth question about this but I'm really not sure which one to pick.

I want to study Law.

Colleges I am considering so far: Corpus
Pembroke

Colleges I have ruled out: Trinity, Kings and the all girls colleges of course aha!

Has anyone got any advice on the matter?


Pembroke is fantastic, and is very good for law (though of course I would say that). What in particular are you looking for in a college?
Original post by iano101
I know this is like the billioneth question about this but I'm really not sure which one to pick.

I want to study Law.

Colleges I am considering so far: Corpus
Pembroke

Colleges I have ruled out: Trinity, Kings and the all girls colleges of course aha!

Has anyone got any advice on the matter?


Corpus is a very small college (Peterhouse and Corpus are the smallest), whereas Pembroke is more medium sized-large (I believe). Pembroke does seem to be one of those colleges that a lot of people say if they had to choose a college that wasn't there own, that would be it. :tongue: (I certainly would :ninja: )

Out of interest, why not King's? :smile:
Original post by Oromis263
Corpus is a very small college (Peterhouse and Corpus are the smallest), whereas Pembroke is more medium sized-large (I believe). Pembroke does seem to be one of those colleges that a lot of people say if they had to choose a college that wasn't there own, that would be it. :tongue: (I certainly would :ninja: )

Out of interest, why not King's? :smile:


Pembroke is officially medium-sized, but its courts make it feel cosy (not claustrophobic) in comparison to Downing and the like. :fyi:

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