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PBS at Cambridge interview tips?

Hi! I've applied to PBS at Magdalene college Cambridge and I was wondering if anyone had any interview tips as I'm not sure what to expect? Thank you!
Original post by Anonymous
Hi! I've applied to PBS at Magdalene college Cambridge and I was wondering if anyone had any interview tips as I'm not sure what to expect? Thank you!

I've applied too but for emmanuel! I think we just have to be ready for anything because all of the practice questions look quite random and out there
Most of the practice questions online aren't accurate and tend to be a bit older. My friend who applied last year said that they tend to lean heavily on content from a level maths and biology. Since you are expected to have tools to show working, I'd definitely spend some time brushing up on your mathematical thinking and general math skills.
Original post by Anonymous
Most of the practice questions online aren't accurate and tend to be a bit older. My friend who applied last year said that they tend to lean heavily on content from a level maths and biology. Since you are expected to have tools to show working, I'd definitely spend some time brushing up on your mathematical thinking and general math skills.

do you mean like if you do A-level biology they'll ask you more questions on bio? and if you don't do both for example only maths do you think they'll ask you any biology questions?
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Original post by Anonymous
Most of the practice questions online aren't accurate and tend to be a bit older. My friend who applied last year said that they tend to lean heavily on content from a level maths and biology. Since you are expected to have tools to show working, I'd definitely spend some time brushing up on your mathematical thinking and general math skills.


what college did your friend apply to
Original post by sophia.53653
do you mean like if you do A-level biology they'll ask you more questions on bio? and if you don't do both for example only maths do you think they'll ask you any biology questions?
I definitely wouldn't rule it out: some colleges websites say that half the interview is biology focused. Obviously they're not expecting you to get everything right but you should be familiar with foundational biological concepts so that you can approach more biologically-oriented questions.
Original post by Anonymous
what college did your friend apply to

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