Does everyone get a Cambridge interview?

The majority of applicants are invited to attend an interview. Not all candidates who are interviewed will be successful/made an offer of a place, but all those who are made an offer will have been interviewed.

What percentage of Cambridge applicants get an interview?

around 80\%
What proportion of applicants are offered a place? Overall we call around 80\% of our applicants to an interview. But some subjects may have to ‘deselect’ (our term for not calling to interview) a higher percentage, and some hardly any.

What is a general interview at Cambridge?

General academic interview to expand on the information you gave in your personal statement so keep a record of what you wrote. why you want to come to Cambridge, and why you’re interested in your subject. about your wider academic work/interests and what you hope to do in the future as a career.

How long is a Cambridge interview?

How many interviews will I have and who will they be with? You’ll have one, two or three interviews each lasting between 20 and 45 minutes.

What is a subject interview?

The subject interview is comprehensive, covering most aspects of the subject’s life, covering topics on family background, past experiences, use of alcohol or drugs, and other pertinent matters.

How stressful is studying at Cambridge?

Cambridge is a demanding place. The standards and expectations are very high and it can feel intense and overwhelming studying here sometimes. There will inevitably be times that you feel under pressure and will worry about your studies, or about other things such as your finances or relationships.

What is the interview process like at Cambridge University?

At Cambridge, you may also be asked to attend a ‘general’ or ‘college’ interview, conducted by interviewers who don’t teach your subject. A ‘general’ is just as academic as a subject-based interview. You may be asked questions on your personal statement, and why you want to study your chosen subject and why Cambridge.

Can I Stay over the night before a Cambridge interview?

If you’ve come from a great distance, or they want you to take an exam before the interviews, Cambridge may let you stay over the night before the interview. In a strange bed it can be a bit nerve-wrecking awaiting the interview, but take it all in as part and parcel of the whole experience and try to get a few hours shut-eye if possible.

What is a subject-specific academic interview?

Subject-specific academic interview The purpose of this interview is to assess your understanding of your subject and your potential for studying it at Cambridge.

How many interviews will there be?

You’ll have one, two or three interviews (most commonly two), each lasting between 20 and 45 minutes. The exact form and length of interviews vary from College to College and between subjects.