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Hughes Hall (Cambridge) Students and Applicants

Hi I am considering applying to Hughes Hall as I am a mature student. I'm thinking of applying for BA Economics. I have been made aware that should I be invited to interview at the college I would have to take a test, has anyone done this test?

If so is it possible to prepare for it?

What kind of test is it?

How long does it last?

Are there any practise tests?

Rep for anyone who can help.

Reply 1

liybsi

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Hey everyone :smile:

I have been accepted in Cambridge and I couldn't be happier! However, I am concerned about going to Hughes Hall as I have read many bad things about the college. I know there are advantages such as newer accommodation, better food, etc but I can't help but worry about the potential age difference between me and other students there. I will be turning 21 in the summer and I still want to enjoy student life as much as possible. Furthermore, two of the reasons I applied to Cambridge are its long history and traditions... having read that Hughes Hall became a college only in 2006, I am worried that these may be missing. Whatever happens I am still happy about going to Cambridge and I am positive that I'll manage to make the most of my experience but I would be grateful if anyone shares what they know so I am prepared for what's to come :smile:

Thank you!!!!

Reply 2

teddanson404

Hey Liybsi,

I'd say, as many others I've read here and on the cambridge student's graduate union forum also stated, that your college does not determine your Cambridge experience. I'll be going there as an phd student, and was also a little disappointed because it's a newer school, less history and funding, and generally older students, but, I won't be spending my time in the college that often anyway.

Reply 3

Rosslyn

Hello! Just got accepted into Hughes Hall, and I'm feeling rather pleased, really.

Where did you read that it only became a college in 2006? Says on the Cambridge website that it was founded in 1885 hence the oldest of all graduate colleges. I wouldn't worry too much about age difference - I will be turning 21 in the summer too - and I always find older people tend to have a different view on things hence you will be able to hold stimulating conversation with them. I read elsewhere that most people are from 21-35, so again, I don't think it matters massively.

The location and the food pleases me to no end! It's only 17 minutes to my department and next to a giant park. I mean, look at the photos - they are certainly better than Flitz... I like those red bricks.

Hope to see you in October! :smile:

Reply 4

TomU

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Hi All,

I've applied for Law at Hughes Hall, but I'd like to start thinking about doing a bit of preparation for any interview that I might be offered.

Most Cambridge Colleges do the Cambridge Law Test, for which there is plenty of information available online, however the admissions website simply states "Test at interview" for Hughes Hall (source). UCAS simply says "Institution's Own Test (IOT)".

Can anyone shed any light on what that test might involve?

Reply 5

jjarvis

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TomU

Hi All,

I've applied for Law at Hughes Hall, but I'd like to start thinking about doing a bit of preparation for any interview that I might be offered.

Most Cambridge Colleges do the Cambridge Law Test, for which there is plenty of information available online, however the admissions website simply states "Test at interview" for Hughes Hall (source). UCAS simply says "Institution's Own Test (IOT)".

Can anyone shed any light on what that test might involve?

I wasn't given a written test of any sort. I was given a legal situation to work through and discuss with the director of studies (who's amazing). Hughes is a terrific place, great choice of college. Go through your PS and any background reading you said you've done. Follow the news some. Think about your courses so far, what interests you about them, and how they inform your decision to apply for law.

Reply 6

TomU

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jjarvis

I wasn't given a written test of any sort. I was given a legal situation to work through and discuss with the director of studies (who's amazing). Hughes is a terrific place, great choice of college. Go through your PS and any background reading you said you've done. Follow the news some. Think about your courses so far, what interests you about them, and how they inform your decision to apply for law.

That's some really helpful advice, thanks for that :smile:

Looking forward to hearing back from them. Fingers crossed that they offer me an interview!

Reply 7

Glennie

Hi all,

I'm applying to do the LLM at Cambridge next year and considering putting Hughes Hall down as my second preference. I've seen a few references to people having heard "bad things" about Hughes, without any detail about what those bad things are.

Is anyone able to elaborate? All I've been able to glean from this thread is that the students tend to be older. Having already done one stint as a mature age student, I know that I'm not cut out for living with undergrads any more, so the older age is actually quite appealing to me.

Is there anything more dire that I need to know about?

Thanks in advance!

Reply 8

Rosslyn

Original post by Glennie

Hi all,

I'm applying to do the LLM at Cambridge next year and considering putting Hughes Hall down as my second preference. I've seen a few references to people having heard "bad things" about Hughes, without any detail about what those bad things are.

Is anyone able to elaborate? All I've been able to glean from this thread is that the students tend to be older. Having already done one stint as a mature age student, I know that I'm not cut out for living with undergrads any more, so the older age is actually quite appealing to me.

Is there anything more dire that I need to know about?

Thanks in advance!

Fear not, our college is wonderful. Couple of generalisations would be that the food is great, accommodation is great, and the people very friendly. Dire things you need to know? No dinner on Tuesdays because of formal halls and you have seek food elsewhere for weekends as well. That seems to be the biggest grievance here but then again, we have a tiny dining hall (compared to others).

There are a lot of people doing LLM here so you'll feel right at home, plus we have a Law Society. Also the location is pretty central to everything, but not too central so that we don't get bothered by tourists. Don't worry. I'm sure if you come you will like it here :smile:

Reply 9

Glennie

Hi Rosslyn, thanks for setting my mind at ease!

Reply 10

TomU

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Woop! Have got an interview :smile:

One step closer now!

Original post by jjarvis

I wasn't given a written test of any sort. I was given a legal situation to work through and discuss with the director of studies (who's amazing). Hughes is a terrific place, great choice of college. Go through your PS and any background reading you said you've done. Follow the news some. Think about your courses so far, what interests you about them, and how they inform your decision to apply for law.

Who's the DoS for Law these days?

Reply 11

Affectation

1

I'll be starting at Hughes this Sept for my PGCE in English :-)

Reply 12

TomU

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Original post by Affectation

I'll be starting at Hughes this Sept for my PGCE in English :-)

Excellent, I shall hopefully see you there :smile:

Reply 13

White.Shadow

1

I am applying to start the CGCM in Sept 2012! :smile:

Reply 14

leedsfan

Starting Natural Sciences this September!

Reply 15

nicquk2

I have been trying to reach someone at Hughes Hall to no avail now for over a week. The emails that I've sent to admissions have gone ignored and the phone numbers on their site all go straight to a generic university voicemail.

Does anyone currently at Hughes know the direct phone numbers or email addresses for either ****** or ****** in Admissions?

Much appreciated.

Also, is this what I can expect in my year at Hughes? Pleas and questions going ignored? It's frustrating...

(edited 13 years ago)

Reply 16

TheUnbeliever

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PMed.

Reply 17

pathfinderr

is this the 'official' hughes hall thread on tsr? :/

Reply 18

king_baloe

Students who want to study Human, Social and Political Sciences at Hughes Hall need to take a "written test in advance". Does anyone know what this test is about? Is it the Thinking Skills Assessment? Or is it an essay writing test?

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 19

McLachlin CJ

The Hughes thread seems to be pretty quiet this cycle! Accepted to study law as an affiliated student for the fall and pretty excited! Can anyone give some details about Hughes life (the other colleges seem to have much better representation on TSR). Any comments on the accommodation for international students, the size of the library, athletic and food facilities?

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