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Worth applying to Cambridge for geography?

Hi, would it be worth me applying to Cambridge to study geography with predicteds of A*AA (minimum grade requirement) & what kind of things do they look for for a personal statement that could make me a stronger applicant?
You meet the grade requirements so why not?

I don't actually know that much about geography as a field. That said in general, they aren't looking for a "magic bullet" of one activity someone has done or text they have read, because that doesn't exist. They just want to see your genuine enthusiasm for the subject and how this has manifested in what you've done to explore it beyond the A-level curriculum - the specifics of what that is will be unique to you and you just need to write analytically and reflectively about that :smile:
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by Anonymous
Hi, would it be worth me applying to Cambridge to study geography with predicteds of A*AA (minimum grade requirement) & what kind of things do they look for for a personal statement that could make me a stronger applicant?

As above, if you meet the minimum requirements and are really keen then the only way to give yourself no chance is to not apply.

Cambs publish a list of super-curriculars for each subject here:

https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/improve-application

They will be looking for you to reflect critically on any examples. Not just a laundry list of "I read/did this".

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by artful_lounger
You meet the grade requirements so why not?
I don't actually know that much about geography as a field. That said in general, they aren't looking for a "magic bullet" of one activity someone has done or text they have read, because that doesn't exist. They just want to see your genuine enthusiasm for the subject and how this has manifested in what you've done to explore it beyond the A-level curriculum - the specifics of what that is will be unique to you and you just need to write analytically and reflectively about that :smile:

That makes sense, thank you

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Hiii, also hoping to apply and have the same predicted grades - going to watch this to see what everyone else says. Are you more interested in the human or physical side?

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by oriio
Hiii, also hoping to apply and have the same predicted grades - going to watch this to see what everyone else says. Are you more interested in the human or physical side?

Physical! And good luck! 🙂

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by Anonymous
Hi, would it be worth me applying to Cambridge to study geography with predicteds of A*AA (minimum grade requirement) & what kind of things do they look for for a personal statement that could make me a stronger applicant?

My boyfriend decided to apply to Oxford about ten days before the early app deadline. He’s just finished first year there - I say do it!

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by Anonymous
My boyfriend decided to apply to Oxford about ten days before the early app deadline. He’s just finished first year there - I say do it!

Thanks! I'll see how it goes!

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