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Considering the fact that some may want to take a gap year and re apply and then you have the current cohort?
Or will the current cohort be affected by the virus?
Or will the current cohort be affected by the virus?
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Possibly but I think that’ll be the same across all unis,not just Cambridge
Possibly but I think that’ll be the same across all unis,not just Cambridge
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(Original post by Reality Check)
Why is all this anonymous?! Total misuse of it.
Why is all this anonymous?! Total misuse of it.
And we are talking about uni and stuff. Not about killing the dictator of North Korea.
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I don't think numbers are due to be that different next year. (deferrals have only gone up very slightly - https://www.timeshighereducation.com...onavirus-fears) That was a month ago though so maybe something has changed.
Probably pretty much the same difficulty to get in. Not sure if having achieved grades helps that much generally (except with STEP), since often rejections aren't for doubt you'd meet the offer.
Probably pretty much the same difficulty to get in. Not sure if having achieved grades helps that much generally (except with STEP), since often rejections aren't for doubt you'd meet the offer.
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Please just answer the question. You are the one who derailed it, not I
Please just answer the question. You are the one who derailed it, not I
And stop continuing to misuse anonymous or the content will be deleted.
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(Original post by Reality Check)
Please just stick to the rules and not assume they don't apply to you. Thanks. If you have a problem with this, then ask the moderators at Https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/for...lay.php?f=1215
And stop continuing to misuse anonymous or the content will be deleted.
Please just stick to the rules and not assume they don't apply to you. Thanks. If you have a problem with this, then ask the moderators at Https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/for...lay.php?f=1215
And stop continuing to misuse anonymous or the content will be deleted.
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(Original post by Reality Check)
Please just stick to the rules and not assume they don't apply to you. Thanks. If you have a problem with this, then ask the moderators at Https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/for...lay.php?f=1215
And stop continuing to misuse anonymous or the content will be deleted.
Please just stick to the rules and not assume they don't apply to you. Thanks. If you have a problem with this, then ask the moderators at Https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/for...lay.php?f=1215
And stop continuing to misuse anonymous or the content will be deleted.
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(Original post by Timo werner)
It depends what course you want to do
It depends what course you want to do
(Original post by Timo werner)
I think there will be less international applicants
I think there will be less international applicants
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No university has to automatically accept a request to defer. We (both Cambridge and the whole university sector) are aware of the potential impacts on current Year 12s applying for entry in 2021. We do not wish to have a particularly small cohort in 2020 and then make 2021 entry much more competitive than usual. From the Cambridge FAQs:
Our Colleges will consider deferral requests unrelated to the pandemic on a case by case basis, as they arise. However, if you meet the conditions of your offer for 2020 entry then we would ideally prefer you to commence your studies as planned. If the reason for your deferral request is related to the current pandemic then we will consider your request in August.
Essentially, what this means is that we are looking at the number of deferral requests (from our experience, we have had a very small number, in line with 'normal' years) and not making a firm commitment on any pandemic-related requests until A level results are known and we therefore have an indication of student numbers for this year. I would not expect large numbers of deferrals in Cambridge, but as this is only based on the requests I have seen, I may be wrong.
Our Colleges will consider deferral requests unrelated to the pandemic on a case by case basis, as they arise. However, if you meet the conditions of your offer for 2020 entry then we would ideally prefer you to commence your studies as planned. If the reason for your deferral request is related to the current pandemic then we will consider your request in August.
Essentially, what this means is that we are looking at the number of deferral requests (from our experience, we have had a very small number, in line with 'normal' years) and not making a firm commitment on any pandemic-related requests until A level results are known and we therefore have an indication of student numbers for this year. I would not expect large numbers of deferrals in Cambridge, but as this is only based on the requests I have seen, I may be wrong.
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(Original post by Peterhouse Admissions)
No university has to automatically accept a request to defer. We (both Cambridge and the whole university sector) are aware of the potential impacts on current Year 12s applying for entry in 2021. We do not wish to have a particularly small cohort in 2020 and then make 2021 entry much more competitive than usual. From the Cambridge FAQs:
Our Colleges will consider deferral requests unrelated to the pandemic on a case by case basis, as they arise. However, if you meet the conditions of your offer for 2020 entry then we would ideally prefer you to commence your studies as planned. If the reason for your deferral request is related to the current pandemic then we will consider your request in August.
Essentially, what this means is that we are looking at the number of deferral requests (from our experience, we have had a very small number, in line with 'normal' years) and not making a firm commitment on any pandemic-related requests until A level results are known and we therefore have an indication of student numbers for this year. I would not expect large numbers of deferrals in Cambridge, but as this is only based on the requests I have seen, I may be wrong.
No university has to automatically accept a request to defer. We (both Cambridge and the whole university sector) are aware of the potential impacts on current Year 12s applying for entry in 2021. We do not wish to have a particularly small cohort in 2020 and then make 2021 entry much more competitive than usual. From the Cambridge FAQs:
Our Colleges will consider deferral requests unrelated to the pandemic on a case by case basis, as they arise. However, if you meet the conditions of your offer for 2020 entry then we would ideally prefer you to commence your studies as planned. If the reason for your deferral request is related to the current pandemic then we will consider your request in August.
Essentially, what this means is that we are looking at the number of deferral requests (from our experience, we have had a very small number, in line with 'normal' years) and not making a firm commitment on any pandemic-related requests until A level results are known and we therefore have an indication of student numbers for this year. I would not expect large numbers of deferrals in Cambridge, but as this is only based on the requests I have seen, I may be wrong.
Can you tell me if I have a high chance of getting accepted if I have already have my A level grades and do well on the test? Will I get an offer?
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Thank you for this information it is really helpful. I hope that there arent many deferrals so that I can apply to Cambridge and get a place successfully if I am good enough.
Can you tell me if I have a high chance of getting accepted if I have already have my A level grades and do well on the test? Will I get an offer?
Thank you for this information it is really helpful. I hope that there arent many deferrals so that I can apply to Cambridge and get a place successfully if I am good enough.
Can you tell me if I have a high chance of getting accepted if I have already have my A level grades and do well on the test? Will I get an offer?
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(Original post by Ensoetre)
Depends on your interview.....
Depends on your interview.....
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Have people who have achieved their A level results ever been rejected?
Have people who have achieved their A level results ever been rejected?
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Have people who have achieved their A level results ever been rejected?
Have people who have achieved their A level results ever been rejected?
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Have people who have achieved their A level results ever been rejected?
Have people who have achieved their A level results ever been rejected?
If you mean 'has anyone who has taken their A Levels and achieved at least the typical offer subsequently applied but not been made an offer?', the answer is yes, this happens frequently. Every year we get applicants who have achieved A*AA or higher who we reject. If they have performed less well in Admissions Assessments and at interview than students in Year 13 who have yet to sit their A levels but are predicted the required grades, then we will make an offer to the Year 13 students. Having your grades in hand does not automatically make you a stronger applicant and certainly not to the extent that we would make an offer even if you did not perform well in other areas of your application.
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(Original post by Ensoetre)
I’m assuming so 😂 having achieved grades doesn’t guarantee you a place
I’m assuming so 😂 having achieved grades doesn’t guarantee you a place
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(Original post by Peterhouse Admissions)
It depends what you mean. If you mean 'has anyone who has been made a conditional offer and gone on to meet/exceed their offer even been rejected?', the answer would be 'rarely, and only on the grounds of not having a satisfactory English language assessment result, financial guarantee or DBS check'. These non-academic grounds apply to overseas students and medics/vets respectively (as in, UK students do not have to do English language assessments or provide binding financial guarantees as part of their offer and only medics and vets have to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check). We cannot reject students who have fulfilled all of the components of the offer we set them because we would be breaching our contract with them if we did so.
If you mean 'has anyone who has taken their A Levels and achieved at least the typical offer subsequently applied but not been made an offer?', the answer is yes, this happens frequently. Every year we get applicants who have achieved A*AA or higher who we reject. If they have performed less well in Admissions Assessments and at interview than students in Year 13 who have yet to sit their A levels but are predicted the required grades, then we will make an offer to the Year 13 students. Having your grades in hand does not automatically make you a stronger applicant and certainly not to the extent that we would make an offer even if you did not perform well in other areas of your application.
It depends what you mean. If you mean 'has anyone who has been made a conditional offer and gone on to meet/exceed their offer even been rejected?', the answer would be 'rarely, and only on the grounds of not having a satisfactory English language assessment result, financial guarantee or DBS check'. These non-academic grounds apply to overseas students and medics/vets respectively (as in, UK students do not have to do English language assessments or provide binding financial guarantees as part of their offer and only medics and vets have to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check). We cannot reject students who have fulfilled all of the components of the offer we set them because we would be breaching our contract with them if we did so.
If you mean 'has anyone who has taken their A Levels and achieved at least the typical offer subsequently applied but not been made an offer?', the answer is yes, this happens frequently. Every year we get applicants who have achieved A*AA or higher who we reject. If they have performed less well in Admissions Assessments and at interview than students in Year 13 who have yet to sit their A levels but are predicted the required grades, then we will make an offer to the Year 13 students. Having your grades in hand does not automatically make you a stronger applicant and certainly not to the extent that we would make an offer even if you did not perform well in other areas of your application.
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