Cambridge rejection

So I applied to Trinity College, Cambridge to do Natsci. I thought I wrote a decent personal statement, and I was predicted A*A*A*A in maths, physics compsci, and further maths. My performance in the ESAT (october 15) wasn't great, but I'm not sure how badly I did because I don't have my grade yet. My GCSEs are 9999999887 and in many of those subjects, I was the only person in my school to get a 9.
I wasn't even offered an interview, which feels like a punch in the gut tbh. Especially because I've heard that Cambridge interviews the majority of their applicants. Does anyone have any thoughts on what could've let me down?

My theory is that it's because of your A level subjects and predicted grades. The natural sciences course at Cambridge requires students to pick different science subjects to study in their first and second years, so the fact that your only science subject is physics is not looked favourably from some colleges (comp sci doesn't count as it isn't part of natural sciences). Add to the fact that you have an A predicted in Further Maths, instead of an A*, and also add to the fact that you applied to one of the most competitive colleges.
Here is a line from a reply email I received from Trinity College when I asked whether I'd be a disadvantage because my A levels are Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and a non science subject (similar to you): "The competition to study Natural Sciences at Trinity is extremely severe and strong applicants for STEM courses usually take two other science A levels alongside Maths". After looking at the data, I saw that it's true, almost all the successful applicants do Maths, FM, Physics, and Chemistry. I then applied to Oxford instead.

My theory is that it's because of your A level subjects and predicted grades. The natural sciences course at Cambridge requires students to pick different science subjects to study in their first and second years, so the fact that your only science subject is physics is not looked favourably from some colleges (comp sci doesn't count as it isn't part of natural sciences). Add to the fact that you have an A predicted in Further Maths, instead of an A*, and also add to the fact that you applied to one of the most competitive colleges.
Here is a line from a reply email I received from Trinity College when I asked whether I'd be a disadvantage because my A levels are Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and a non science subject (similar to you): "The competition to study Natural Sciences at Trinity is extremely severe and strong applicants for STEM courses usually take two other science A levels alongside Maths". After looking at the data, I saw that it's true, almost all the successful applicants do Maths, FM, Physics, and Chemistry. I then applied to Oxford instead.

I would agree with your reasoning.As you say such a competitive course especially applying to Trinity.
OP I am sure it is great disappointment but getting into Oxbridge is always a punt as there are so many excellent candidates like you competing for limited places.Have you had any other offers yet ?

yes, i've got an offer to for physics with astrophysics at warwick, still waiting to hear back from manchester, edinburgh and imperial.

So I applied to Trinity College, Cambridge to do Natsci. I thought I wrote a decent personal statement, and I was predicted A*A*A*A in maths, physics compsci, and further maths. My performance in the ESAT (october 15) wasn't great, but I'm not sure how badly I did because I don't have my grade yet. My GCSEs are 9999999887 and in many of those subjects, I was the only person in my school to get a 9.
I wasn't even offered an interview, which feels like a punch in the gut tbh. Especially because I've heard that Cambridge interviews the majority of their applicants. Does anyone have any thoughts on what could've let me down?

Great dept at Warwick and my niece loved it there.Good luck hearing back from your other choices.Trinity and Cambridge's loss!

literally same boat as me 😭 i was just rejected from emma with 10 9s at gcse and triple A star predictions 😭😭

Same here, A*A*A*A Bio Eng Lit Chem Maths, all 9/8s at GCSE, think the ESAT went okay but I also don't know my score so... I'm devastated tbh but I understand there are better applicants than me. I'm just sad I didn't even make it to interview