Does it matter which Cambridge college you apply to?
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Does it matter which Cambridge college you apply to?
In effect, no, it doesn’t matter what college you pick, you just need to bear in mind some have specific criteria for applicants, and some are deceptively far from the town centre.
Can you apply to multiple Cambridge colleges?
Can I choose more than one College? No – you can only make one application to the University, either selecting a preference College or an open application. Applications to more than one College, or to one College and an open application are not allowed.
What percentage of people who apply to Cambridge get in?
Your chances of obtaining an offer from Oxford or Cambridge (before you have confirmed your course and college choice, sat your potential admissions test, and been invited up for interview) are roughly 17\%, a figure that comes from around 46,000 applicants chasing 8,000 places at the two universities (for 2021 entry.
Which is the best college at Cambridge University?
Current rankings
| Position | College | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christ’s | 75.7 |
| 2 | Trinity | 74.1 |
| 3 | Pembroke | 72.3 |
| 4 | Peterhouse | 71.2 |
Can I apply to both Cambridge and Oxford?
Q. Can I apply to both Cambridge and Oxford? Yes, the restriction on applying to both universities only applies to undergraduate admissions.
How many Cambridge colleges do you apply to?
Decide on your College In your UCAS application, you can apply directly to one of our 29 Colleges or make an open application.
Can you apply to LSE twice?
When completing your initial online application, you may choose up to two programmes in order of preference. If you are applying for two programmes, please submit a separate statement of academic purpose for each programme.
Why can you not apply to both Oxford and Cambridge?
Basically, it comes down to supply and demand. Both universities know that they are going to receive a huge volume of applications, so by allowing people to apply for both institutions, it would create an even larger number of applicants to assess for a limited intake at each.
How do I choose a Cambridge College?
Apply to the college that you want to spend your years in. Eliminate colleges that do not match you (e.g. mature, women-only, do not offer your course). Decide which factors are most important to you (e.g. accommodation, culture, location). Read The Student Room’s guide on How to choose a Cambridge College.
What are your chances of getting into Oxford or Cambridge?
You then get called to be interviewed in December. By the time you are sitting opposite your interviewer, your chances of success at Oxford are around 1 in 3 – and about 1 in 4 at Cambridge. You can’t prepare your answers for an interview as you’ll never be able to predict what questions you’ll be asked.
Can I reapply to Cambridge with a deferred offer from Manchester?
For example, it is not possible to reapply to Cambridge while holding a deferred offer from Manchester. Similarly, it is generally frowned upon to reapply to Cambridge if you are already at university and Cambridge usually is unwilling to take a student who is already enrolled at a different university.
Should I take a gap year before applying to Oxbridge?
Taking a gap year almost always has a positive impact on your life and affords you the opportunity to be able to reapply to Oxbridge. I can completely understand if you would rather just go straight to university and move on with your life and I would fully support your decision if you were absolutely sure.