Official: University of Cambridge A101 Applicant and Offer Holder thread 2023 Entry

Hi all, has anyone else been asked to send a level certificates or map their chemistry a level qualifications at all?

Reply 42

King Al-Qaseem

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Hello, yeah I got one today but the reason for them was a bit weird ‘ This is to ensure consistency with how we assess applications with these qualifications alongside those with other equivalent qualifications.’Doesn’t that basically mean to check everything is legit and that no one lied in their application. Hugh’s wanted it ASAP so I got it sent off quick.

Reply 43

Yeah I got the same email and was thinking along the same lines as you

Reply 44

KMaisey

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I didn't get an email 😕 did anyone on here who got that email apply to Wolfson college?

Reply 45

I applied to Wolfson and didn't get that email either!

Reply 46

Does anyone know when we’re likely to hear about interviews?

Reply 47

I applied as an open application but seem to have been placed with Hughes who have asked for Chem mapping and A-Level certificates. perhaps Hughes have started filtering through applications a bit sooner.

From what I gather previous years got their interview offer in the first 2 weeks of December but I’m not sure exact dates sorry!

Reply 48

Thanks! Best of luck :smile:

Original post by eberzgregerz

I applied as an open application but seem to have been placed with Hughes who have asked for Chem mapping and A-Level certificates. perhaps Hughes have started filtering through applications a bit sooner.

From what I gather previous years got their interview offer in the first 2 weeks of December but I’m not sure exact dates sorry!

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Also does anyone know if the science in interviews is based on A Levels or degree/beyond level?

PS hi everyone :smile:

Reply 50

KMaisey

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Original post by eberzgregerz

I applied as an open application but seem to have been placed with Hughes who have asked for Chem mapping and A-Level certificates. perhaps Hughes have started filtering through applications a bit sooner.

From what I gather previous years got their interview offer in the first 2 weeks of December but I’m not sure exact dates sorry!

Ok silly question here but what is Chem mapping?

Reply 51

Original post by KMaisey

Ok silly question here but what is Chem mapping?

It's a form for people who took A Level Chemistry over 7 years ago to describe what Chemistry you have done since. I was sent one when I emailed about it prior to applying but they never asked for it :/

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 52

Original post by KMaisey

Ok silly question here but what is Chem mapping?

It’s not a silly question at all :-) So I was asked to map my a level Chem syllabus/spec to a long list of chem areas they wanted to ensure I covered during my a level basically

Reply 53

Original post by eberzgregerz

It’s not a silly question at all :-) So I was asked to map my a level Chem syllabus/spec to a long list of chem areas they wanted to ensure I covered during my a level basically

Oh, so maybe not just for oldies lol

Reply 54

Original post by azz644

Oh, so maybe not just for oldies lol

So I sat my A levels in 2015 if that makes me an oldie haha! I think it also depends which college you’re under as to whether they’re asking for it now, or later / if at all

Reply 55

justcamehere53

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Original post by eberzgregerz

So I sat my A levels in 2015 if that makes me an oldie haha! I think it also depends which college you’re under as to whether they’re asking for it now, or later / if at all

This^ most likely.

Reply 56

Original post by eberzgregerz

So I sat my A levels in 2015 if that makes me an oldie haha! I think it also depends which college you’re under as to whether they’re asking for it now, or later / if at all

lol this is when I was finishing my degree so...

Reply 57

Rhairhai234

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What colleges have people applied for ??
what degrees and degree classes do you guys have ? :smile:

Reply 58

Tetra23

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Original post by Rhairhai234

What colleges have people applied for ??
what degrees and degree classes do you guys have ? :smile:

Lucy Cavendish. Predicted first in Biological Sciences at a Russell Group uni. How about you?

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