would i get into cambridge?
hi I;m applying for the Masters anglo saxon norse and celtic. I have a first class degree in english lit from a russel group uni, and i have AAB a levels, as well as 3A*s and 9 As at GCSEs. Im from a poor area of the UK, and worked a part time retail job to save up and finally apply this year. Do you think its worth me trying Cambridge (the app fee is waivered for me because my family is poor) with these grades? Ik cambridge is very strict on grades, more than Oxford.
I really wanna study at cambridge because of its medieval history/resources. and ive had so little career luck from my first degree than i really want to push and stand out. Im also first generation to go to uni in my family (parents, grandparents etc mostly didnt even finish college-level).
I really wanna study at cambridge because of its medieval history/resources. and ive had so little career luck from my first degree than i really want to push and stand out. Im also first generation to go to uni in my family (parents, grandparents etc mostly didnt even finish college-level).
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by Anonymoushi I;m applying for the Masters anglo saxon norse and celtic. I have a first class degree in english lit from a russel group uni, and i have AAB a levels, as well as 3A*s and 9 As at GCSEs. Im from a poor area of the UK, and worked a part time retail job to save up and finally apply this year. Do you think its worth me trying Cambridge (the app fee is waivered for me because my family is poor) with these grades? Ik cambridge is very strict on grades, more than Oxford.
I really wanna study at cambridge because of its medieval history/resources. and ive had so little career luck from my first degree than i really want to push and stand out. Im also first generation to go to uni in my family (parents, grandparents etc mostly didnt even finish college-level).
I really wanna study at cambridge because of its medieval history/resources. and ive had so little career luck from my first degree than i really want to push and stand out. Im also first generation to go to uni in my family (parents, grandparents etc mostly didnt even finish college-level).
What's to lose by applying?
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by ageshallnotWhat's to lose by applying?
I just want to know if im likely or not
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Its a long app process (i need to know my dissertation subject etc) and i dont want to put all the effort in if my grades hold me back
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by AnonymousIts a long app process (i need to know my dissertation subject etc) and i dont want to put all the effort in if my grades hold me back
I doubt they would rule you out. Your First should more than compensate for relatively low A-levels.
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by Anonymoushi I;m applying for the Masters anglo saxon norse and celtic. I have a first class degree in english lit from a russel group uni, and i have AAB a levels, as well as 3A*s and 9 As at GCSEs. Im from a poor area of the UK, and worked a part time retail job to save up and finally apply this year. Do you think its worth me trying Cambridge (the app fee is waivered for me because my family is poor) with these grades? Ik cambridge is very strict on grades, more than Oxford.
I really wanna study at cambridge because of its medieval history/resources. and ive had so little career luck from my first degree than i really want to push and stand out. Im also first generation to go to uni in my family (parents, grandparents etc mostly didnt even finish college-level).
I really wanna study at cambridge because of its medieval history/resources. and ive had so little career luck from my first degree than i really want to push and stand out. Im also first generation to go to uni in my family (parents, grandparents etc mostly didnt even finish college-level).
Neither your A-levels nor your GCSEs are likely to be of any relevance when applying to an MPhil I wouldn't have thought? You have a 1st class degree in a relevant subject so you functionally meet the requirements. Realistically I think you've as good a chance to be admitted as any one else unless they have some concern of your language background for your propose area (i.e. if you need Old/Middle English or other languages you haven't done for the texts you plan to work on). The barrier if any would be funding I suspect.
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by Anonymoushi I;m applying for the Masters anglo saxon norse and celtic. I have a first class degree in english lit from a russel group uni, and i have AAB a levels, as well as 3A*s and 9 As at GCSEs. Im from a poor area of the UK, and worked a part time retail job to save up and finally apply this year. Do you think its worth me trying Cambridge (the app fee is waivered for me because my family is poor) with these grades? Ik cambridge is very strict on grades, more than Oxford.
I really wanna study at cambridge because of its medieval history/resources. and ive had so little career luck from my first degree than i really want to push and stand out. Im also first generation to go to uni in my family (parents, grandparents etc mostly didnt even finish college-level).
I really wanna study at cambridge because of its medieval history/resources. and ive had so little career luck from my first degree than i really want to push and stand out. Im also first generation to go to uni in my family (parents, grandparents etc mostly didnt even finish college-level).
I'd honestly speak to someone in graduate Admissions - I can't see why, prima facie, you wouldn't be a serious ASNaC candidate, but colleges are always very happy to discuss applications. Go for it
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