Any Cambridge mature-college updates?

Hi! Has anyone who applied to one of the three mature colleges at Cambridge heard anything yet — interview invite or rejection?

Hey! I applied in the October round for History 😊I read that the Cambridge Trust scholarships are only open to October applicants, so I didn’t want to miss out — but the January round honestly seems like such a smart strategy! I can totally see why you chose it.What are you applying for?

Aww thank you, that’s really kind 😊 And Geography sounds brilliant — I’ve heard such good things about the course at Cambridge! That’s lovely that the admissions tutor encouraged you like that.
I've just finished an Access to HE Diploma in Social Sciences. It’s been quite full-on but I’ve really enjoyed it, and it’s been a nice route back into education. How about you — are you doing A-levels?
Also, have you got a college in mind yet? All three mature colleges seem great, but Hughes Hall has definitely caught my eye — although Wolfson looks really friendly too!

I’ve honestly really enjoyed the Access course! 😊 lots of psychology, criminology, sociology, history and a good dose of research methods. It was definitely full-on at times, but the topics were so interesting that it never felt overwhelming. I actually found it through the Access to HE official website when I was hunting for providers, and I’m really glad I went for that route in the end.
Your A-levels sound brilliant — and fair play for taking on three! That’s such a big workload, but it’s lovely that you’re enjoying them. It makes such a difference when you actually like what you’re studying.
And yes, the mature colleges all seem to have such different vibes! St Edmund’s looks so calm and tucked away, Hughes Hall feels a bit livelier and more social, and Wolfson came across as incredibly friendly when I joined one of their online sessions.
I didn’t manage to go to the open day in person, sadly, I watched loads of the talks and virtual tours but I imagine being there must be a completely different experience! How did you find it? Did you visit all three colleges?
Also, when you say Hughes Hall is “noisier”, do you mean because it’s a bit larger and busier?

Morning!
I didn't manage to visit in person either, but I'm considering a day trip there at some point. But to be honest with you, after seeing all the videos and photos, I think I will be fine there. There's a virtual tour on their website so you do get that "In-Person" vibe and from there - I knew I wanted to go there.
I hope you get an offer and go for an offer holder day! Hughes Hall is one of the larger colleges and has more of the busy vibe which may suit younger people, but as I'm just that bit older (not retired!) I do want somewhere a little quieter and calming. If i was sucessful then I would be happy to go to Highed Hall if they pooled me there. I have my heart set on St Edmunds though hehe.
I didn't realise you could study access courses online as I always thought you needed to go into college but the topics you studied sound so broad and interesting! It definitely sounds very full - on so your clearly very intelligent to navigate all those topics in one year! 😀
I think the interview offers are gradually coming out now, how are you feeling about it?

Morning! 😊
A day trip sounds like such a lovely plan — it’s always nice to get a proper feel for a place in person. But it’s great that the virtual tour already gave you that “this is it” moment with St Edmund’s! Sometimes you can just tell straight away, even through a screen. It really does look so calm and welcoming, so I can completely see why you were drawn to it.
And thank you so much — that’s really kind of you to say about the offer! 🥺 To be honest it would be a dream come true! Fingers crossed for both of us! 🤞🤞🤞. Your insight into the mature colleges is so helpful too. I didn’t realise Hughes Hall had such a busy vibe compared to St Edmund’s. It makes perfect sense you'd prefer somewhere quieter and more settled, St Edmund's looks really cozy! And it’s lovely that you’d still be open to Hughes if you were pooled, but I can definitely see why St Edmund’s has your heart already! Hehe 😊 I’ll be crossing my fingers for you to get an offer for St Edmund’s on January then! 🤞🤞🤞
Aww, that’s so kind of you to say — thank you, but not at all! I wouldn’t consider myself intelligent, but I guess the intensity of the course did require some resilience and hard work — as I’m sure studying three A-levels does as well! So cheers to us for our effort, I guess! 😊 I didn’t realise you couldn’t do Access courses online either until I started looking properly. The online option worked really well for me, and the subjects were genuinely interesting, so it made the year feel very full-on but rewarding at the same time.
And yes, the interview offers! I’m honestly a mix of nervous and excited 🙈 I do have the grades they ask for, but I know how competitive it all is, so you just never really know. At the same time, I can’t help feeling excited at the possibility — even just having the chance to meet someone who’s an expert in the subject you love and to actually talk to them about it feels like such a special opportunity, whatever the outcome. I keep telling myself not to expect anything because the stats are tough, but I think I’d probably cry if an interview invitation ever did pop up 😂
I suppose when you’re a bit older you appreciate these moments even more! 🤞✨

Hi! Has anyone who applied to one of the three mature colleges at Cambridge heard anything yet — interview invite or rejection?

I applied Hughes Hall for Law (Senior Status). No invite as of yet! Fingers crossed they start sending some out soon. The anticipation is killing me!

Me too! I applied to Hughes as well 😊 Please do post when you hear anything about interviews — I’m checking my emails far too often at this point haha! Fingers crossed for all of us 🤞✨

Me too! I applied to Hughes as well 😊 Please do post when you hear anything about interviews — I’m checking my emails far too often at this point haha! Fingers crossed for all of us 🤞✨

Me too! I applied to Hughes as well 😊 Please do post when you hear anything about interviews — I’m checking my emails far too often at this point haha! Fingers crossed for all of us 🤞✨

Hi
Can I check in and ask if anyone got an interview yet?
How have you found it?
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Nothing from Hughes Hall yet! (Law Senior Status)