Cambridge Part iii MASt applicants 2021
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As a current applicant to Cambridge's Part iii MAST who checks the Applicant Portal every minute, I found this thread of the last year (https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6339548) very interesting. Maybe we can start such a thread this year again 
- Current University: University of Bonn (Germany)
- Prospective Course: Pure Mathematics
- Prospective Colleges: Trinity/St John's
Application timeline:
- Nov 1st: submitted
- Nov 30th: last referee submitted/under review by department
- Feb 12th: Degree Committee
- Feb 13th: GAO
- Mar 2nd: Conditional Offer
- Mar 30th: Unsuccessful at Trinity
- Apr 1st: Unsuccessful at St John's
- Apr 1st: Accepted at Robinson
What's your status?

- Current University: University of Bonn (Germany)
- Prospective Course: Pure Mathematics
- Prospective Colleges: Trinity/St John's
Application timeline:
- Nov 1st: submitted
- Nov 30th: last referee submitted/under review by department
- Feb 12th: Degree Committee
- Feb 13th: GAO
- Mar 2nd: Conditional Offer
- Mar 30th: Unsuccessful at Trinity
- Apr 1st: Unsuccessful at St John's
- Apr 1st: Accepted at Robinson
What's your status?
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Current University: University of Bristol
- Prospective Course: Applied Mathematics
- Prospective Colleges: St Johns/Jesus
Application timeline:- Jan 18th: submitted
anyone got an offer yet? if so what conditions?
- Prospective Course: Applied Mathematics
- Prospective Colleges: St Johns/Jesus
Application timeline:- Jan 18th: submitted
anyone got an offer yet? if so what conditions?
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- Current University: University of Warwick
- Prospective Course: Pure Mathematics
- Prospective Colleges: Churchill/Fitzwilliam
Application timeline:
- Jan 25th: Submitted
- Jan 26th: Under review by department
I'm also a fourth year MMath student right now, so hopefully it will boost my chances of getting in since I'm already taking courses comparable to ones in Part III.
- Prospective Course: Pure Mathematics
- Prospective Colleges: Churchill/Fitzwilliam
Application timeline:
- Jan 25th: Submitted
- Jan 26th: Under review by department
I'm also a fourth year MMath student right now, so hopefully it will boost my chances of getting in since I'm already taking courses comparable to ones in Part III.
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It seems that yesterday some offers were sent out
https://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/i...s&t=a&o=&pp=25
https://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/i...s&t=a&o=&pp=25
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(Original post by Fortox)
- Current University: University of Warwick
- Prospective Course: Pure Mathematics
- Prospective Colleges: Churchill/Fitzwilliam
Application timeline:
- Jan 25th: Submitted
I'm also a fourth year MMath student right now, so hopefully it will boost my chances of getting in since I'm already taking courses comparable to ones in Part III.
- Current University: University of Warwick
- Prospective Course: Pure Mathematics
- Prospective Colleges: Churchill/Fitzwilliam
Application timeline:
- Jan 25th: Submitted
I'm also a fourth year MMath student right now, so hopefully it will boost my chances of getting in since I'm already taking courses comparable to ones in Part III.
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Out of interest, why didn't you apply in the third year?
Out of interest, why didn't you apply in the third year?
2. My mathematical interests have changed since when I was starting third year. While Warwick has a lot of 4th year modules which are comparable to Part III courses, they don't really have any which are in my area of interest.
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(Original post by Fortox)
1. My 2nd year grades weren't that great (65% compared to 83% in 3rd year).
2. My mathematical interests have changed since when I was starting third year. While Warwick has a lot of 4th year modules which are comparable to Part III courses, they don't really have any which are in my area of interest.
1. My 2nd year grades weren't that great (65% compared to 83% in 3rd year).
2. My mathematical interests have changed since when I was starting third year. While Warwick has a lot of 4th year modules which are comparable to Part III courses, they don't really have any which are in my area of interest.
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(Original post by _gcx)
Which area? (current warwick student looking to apply next year) Wish you luck on your application!
Which area? (current warwick student looking to apply next year) Wish you luck on your application!
Thanks, and good luck to you next year

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Application timeline:
- Oct 3rd: submitted with all references/documents
- Dec 2nd: under review by department
- February 12th: degree committee
- February 13th: GAO (probably changed on 12th, but I only noticed on 13th)
- March 2nd: conditional offer
Previous university – St Petersburg State University, graduated in 2019.
Applying for pure mathematics program, but also very interested in taking theoretical physics courses.
Colleges - Trinity College and King's.
- Oct 3rd: submitted with all references/documents
- Dec 2nd: under review by department
- February 12th: degree committee
- February 13th: GAO (probably changed on 12th, but I only noticed on 13th)
- March 2nd: conditional offer
Previous university – St Petersburg State University, graduated in 2019.
Applying for pure mathematics program, but also very interested in taking theoretical physics courses.
Colleges - Trinity College and King's.
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About to Apply for an MASt in Physics, college of preference being Peterhouse.
My main worry with my application is my 2nd year grades - averaging at 67% at just the competitive margin, from exams I took in rather tenuous circumstances tbf. Although I'm predicted a 1st this year I'm worried how this might affect my application. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.
My main worry with my application is my 2nd year grades - averaging at 67% at just the competitive margin, from exams I took in rather tenuous circumstances tbf. Although I'm predicted a 1st this year I'm worried how this might affect my application. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.
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- Current University: University of Warwick (MathsPhys)
- Prospective Course: Applied Mathematics
Application timeline:
- Jan 5th: submitted with references
- Didn't check when it changed, but currently under review by departmentNot gonna lie I am very worried I keep checking everyday now.
My grades are good and I done some summer research project and now a final year project but they were in slightly different areas to what I am interested in and put down as career goals on my application.
- Prospective Course: Applied Mathematics
Application timeline:
- Jan 5th: submitted with references
- Didn't check when it changed, but currently under review by departmentNot gonna lie I am very worried I keep checking everyday now.
My grades are good and I done some summer research project and now a final year project but they were in slightly different areas to what I am interested in and put down as career goals on my application.
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Hi, guys! As I am checking the portal every day, I'm glad to have this thread.
Current University: University of São Paulo (Brazil)
- Prospective Course: Applied Mathematics/Theoretical Physics
- Prospective Colleges: Trinity/Fitzwilliam
Application timeline:
- Oct 15th: submitted with references
- Beginning of Dec: under review by department
- Feb 16th: under review by degree committee
- Feb 26th: Awaiting approval by PAO
- Mar 9th: Conditional Offer
Current University: University of São Paulo (Brazil)
- Prospective Course: Applied Mathematics/Theoretical Physics
- Prospective Colleges: Trinity/Fitzwilliam
Application timeline:
- Oct 15th: submitted with references
- Beginning of Dec: under review by department
- Feb 16th: under review by degree committee
- Feb 26th: Awaiting approval by PAO
- Mar 9th: Conditional Offer
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Hi 
Current University: Imperial College London
- Prospective Course:Pure Mathematics
Application timeline:
- Nov 8th: submitted with references
- Beginning of Dec: under review by department
- Mar 23th: under review by degree committee
- Mar 31st: Awaiting approval by PAO
- April 12th: Conditional Offer

Current University: Imperial College London
- Prospective Course:Pure Mathematics
Application timeline:
- Nov 8th: submitted with references
- Beginning of Dec: under review by department
- Mar 23th: under review by degree committee
- Mar 31st: Awaiting approval by PAO
- April 12th: Conditional Offer
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It is reassuring that most of us are still at the Department stage 
Though, it would be nice if at least something happened

Though, it would be nice if at least something happened

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Current University: University of Victoria
-Prospective Course: Pure Mathematics
Application timeline:
- Dec 28th: submitted with references
- Beginning of Jan: under review by department
- Feb 5th: under review by degree committee
- Feb 12th: Awaiting approval by GAO
- Feb 25th: Awaiting approval by PAO
Anyone know what under review by degree committee really means? Is this a good sign?
-Prospective Course: Pure Mathematics
Application timeline:
- Dec 28th: submitted with references
- Beginning of Jan: under review by department
- Feb 5th: under review by degree committee
- Feb 12th: Awaiting approval by GAO
- Feb 25th: Awaiting approval by PAO
Anyone know what under review by degree committee really means? Is this a good sign?
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(Original post by spaghettifiend1)
Current University: University of Victoria
-Prospective Course: Pure Mathematics
Application timeline:
- Dec 28th: submitted with references
- Beginning of Jan: under review by department
- Feb 5th: under review by degree committee
Anyone know what under review by degree committee really means? Is this a good sign?
Current University: University of Victoria
-Prospective Course: Pure Mathematics
Application timeline:
- Dec 28th: submitted with references
- Beginning of Jan: under review by department
- Feb 5th: under review by degree committee
Anyone know what under review by degree committee really means? Is this a good sign?
Btw, why do they take sooo long? The wait is killing me.
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(Original post by quantuminfo)
I think you're pretty much in! =)
Btw, why do they take sooo long? The wait is killing me.
I think you're pretty much in! =)
Btw, why do they take sooo long? The wait is killing me.
Yeah it's definitely frustrating. Better than Imperial though, I've had a completed (with references) application there since October, and I still have not had a single update!
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Has anyone else been interviewed by PAO two weeks ago? Im still on 'under review by department' stage btw
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Has anyone else been interviewed by PAO two weeks ago? Im still on 'under review by department' stage btw
Has anyone else been interviewed by PAO two weeks ago? Im still on 'under review by department' stage btw
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