Go to first unread
Back
to top
Cambridge - MPhil Advanced Computer Science - Entry 2021
Watch
Hi, all! I’ve created this thread to discuss Cambridge MPhil Advanced Computer Science, and to keep each other updated on the eternal wait that we seem doomed to endure. 
0
reply
Need more help on going postgrad?
I have no idea how to invite people to this thread. Hopefully, this will work: Sfaradi, yulisunny, EdwardJCornel, amy.stell5, ol0gos, utkarshsharma00, saint_faisyon, Shivam_Ag, a64508, the_student_2, Kazemaru, River7. Hopefully I've added everyone
2
reply
Report
#3
I was interviewed in Jan by my POI mentioned in my application; haven't heard back since.
On similar note, how do you guys think about ACS at Cambridge vs ACS at Oxford? Can't find much abt the differences besides someone saying Cambridge is more research-oriented. Would like to increase my sample size and see if others know more.
On similar note, how do you guys think about ACS at Cambridge vs ACS at Oxford? Can't find much abt the differences besides someone saying Cambridge is more research-oriented. Would like to increase my sample size and see if others know more.
0
reply
(Original post by ol0gos)
I was interviewed in Jan by my POI mentioned in my application; haven't heard back since.
On similar note, how do you guys think about ACS at Cambridge vs ACS at Oxford? Can't find much abt the differences besides someone saying Cambridge is more research-oriented. Would like to increase my sample size and see if others know more.
I was interviewed in Jan by my POI mentioned in my application; haven't heard back since.
On similar note, how do you guys think about ACS at Cambridge vs ACS at Oxford? Can't find much abt the differences besides someone saying Cambridge is more research-oriented. Would like to increase my sample size and see if others know more.
How does this manifest itself within the course itself? Well, it appears that the "project" part of the Cambridge course has to be more research-focused. Moreover, the taught courses seem to be designed to take students to the "research frontier", to be aligned with the specific research interests of groups at Cambridge, to build up "research skills", and to get you acquainted with academics.
Having said that, maybe I'm just spreading Cambridge propaganda! I think an important caveat is that both courses are probably amazing regardless of if you want to go into industry or do a PhD. Also another caveat: this is based on a cursory read of the courses' handbooks.
Last edited by FabulousTrifle0; 4 weeks ago
0
reply
Report
#5
Hey @FabulousTrifle0 thanks for creating this thread! Will be so much easier for all of us now!
0
reply
Report
#6
(Original post by FabulousTrifle0)
I have no idea how to invite people to this thread. Hopefully, this will work: Sfaradi, yulisunny, EdwardJCornel, amy.stell5, ol0gos, utkarshsharma00, saint_faisyon, Shivam_Ag, a64508, the_student_2, Kazemaru, River7. Hopefully I've added everyone
I have no idea how to invite people to this thread. Hopefully, this will work: Sfaradi, yulisunny, EdwardJCornel, amy.stell5, ol0gos, utkarshsharma00, saint_faisyon, Shivam_Ag, a64508, the_student_2, Kazemaru, River7. Hopefully I've added everyone
0
reply
Report
#7
(Original post by FabulousTrifle0)
I have no idea how to invite people to this thread. Hopefully, this will work: Sfaradi, yulisunny, EdwardJCornel, amy.stell5, ol0gos, utkarshsharma00, saint_faisyon, Shivam_Ag, a64508, the_student_2, Kazemaru, River7. Hopefully I've added everyone
I have no idea how to invite people to this thread. Hopefully, this will work: Sfaradi, yulisunny, EdwardJCornel, amy.stell5, ol0gos, utkarshsharma00, saint_faisyon, Shivam_Ag, a64508, the_student_2, Kazemaru, River7. Hopefully I've added everyone
If anyone has any questions let me know - I've received my offer already.
1
reply
Report
#8
(Original post by River7)
Thanks for creating the thread
If anyone has any questions let me know - I've received my offer already.
Thanks for creating the thread
If anyone has any questions let me know - I've received my offer already.
How long after your interview did you get your offer?
Did you apply for funding?
0
reply
Report
#9
Anyone here who applied in January but hasn't heard anything yet? (no interview) Someone posted about being waitlisted to be reviewed again in April rounds so perhaps those of us who applied after January will be put into that group.
0
reply
Report
#10
(Original post by Shivam_Ag)
Hey that's fantastic - congratulations on your offer!
How long after your interview did you get your offer?
Did you apply for funding?
Hey that's fantastic - congratulations on your offer!
How long after your interview did you get your offer?
Did you apply for funding?
I had my interview in mid-November and received an offer in early January. So roughly 1.5 months after the interview.
Yes, I did apply for funding.
0
reply
Report
#11
(Original post by River7)
Thank you!
I had my interview in mid-November and received an offer in early January. So roughly 1.5 months after the interview.
Yes, I did apply for funding.
Thank you!
I had my interview in mid-November and received an offer in early January. So roughly 1.5 months after the interview.
Yes, I did apply for funding.
Btw, Thank you very much FabulousTrifle0 for creating this thread!
0
reply
Report
#12
(Original post by saint_faisyon)
Did they inform you via email about your offer? Or did your status changed slowly in the portal? (e.g. moved to PAO and then offer)
Btw, Thank you very much FabulousTrifle0 for creating this thread!
Did they inform you via email about your offer? Or did your status changed slowly in the portal? (e.g. moved to PAO and then offer)
Btw, Thank you very much FabulousTrifle0 for creating this thread!
0
reply
Report
#13
Just received a rejection email from the department! All the best to the rest of you - hope you get in!
0
reply
Report
#14
(Original post by Shivam_Ag)
Just received a rejection email from the department! All the best to the rest of you - hope you get in!
Just received a rejection email from the department! All the best to the rest of you - hope you get in!
When did you apply if you don't mind me asking, and did you have an interview? I don't have high hopes myself to be honest.
Best of luck to you in your other applications/plans!
0
reply
Report
#15
(Original post by the_student_2)
I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure you will have a successful career wherever you end up!
When did you apply if you don't mind me asking, and did you have an interview? I don't have high hopes myself to be honest.
Best of luck to you in your other applications/plans!
I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure you will have a successful career wherever you end up!
When did you apply if you don't mind me asking, and did you have an interview? I don't have high hopes myself to be honest.
Best of luck to you in your other applications/plans!
Cheers!
0
reply
(Original post by Shivam_Ag)
Just received a rejection email from the department! All the best to the rest of you - hope you get in!
Just received a rejection email from the department! All the best to the rest of you - hope you get in!
0
reply
Report
#18
(Original post by FabulousTrifle0)
I have no idea how to invite people to this thread. Hopefully, this will work: Sfaradi, yulisunny, EdwardJCornel, amy.stell5, ol0gos, utkarshsharma00, saint_faisyon, Shivam_Ag, a64508, the_student_2, Kazemaru, River7. Hopefully I've added everyone
I have no idea how to invite people to this thread. Hopefully, this will work: Sfaradi, yulisunny, EdwardJCornel, amy.stell5, ol0gos, utkarshsharma00, saint_faisyon, Shivam_Ag, a64508, the_student_2, Kazemaru, River7. Hopefully I've added everyone
0
reply
Report
#19
I know theres no way to really know this, but because it says on the postgrad faq that the majority of offers are made in February and March I'm wondering; what percentage of offers for Mphil ACS do you guys think have already been made? I've literally had no response and want to manage my expectations.
0
reply
(Original post by the_student_2)
I know theres no way to really know this, but because it says on the postgrad faq that the majority of offers are made in February and March I'm wondering; what percentage of offers for Mphil ACS do you guys think have already been made? I've literally had no response and want to manage my expectations.
I know theres no way to really know this, but because it says on the postgrad faq that the majority of offers are made in February and March I'm wondering; what percentage of offers for Mphil ACS do you guys think have already been made? I've literally had no response and want to manage my expectations.
As for the current round, I think it's likely that no/very few offers have been given. Otherwise, we'd have heard more activity on this thread. For context, last year's acceptance rate is 35% with 284 total applications.
0
reply
X
Quick Reply
