Choosing a Cambridge College

[tsar]

Cambridge doesn't either, at least not in 2009. Oxbridge universities are very traditional, so the more modern ones like Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biomedicine, Pharmacology and whatnot are all not offered. =D

[Charlie131]

I found a oxbridgecolleges.com to be quite handy in letting you narrow down the options - by courses, size, location and so on. It's also says what some current students think about their colleges.

I think wherever you go, essentially you'll have a fun time. People in cambridge are v friendly!

[sonatinalai]

Hi!
I'm applying to Cambridge to read Natural Science in the 2010 entry.
Current typical offer is 'A*AA', where A* is the new grade introduced in 2010 examinations. Could anyone shed some light on the criteria on meeting the grade A*?
According to TSR forum, it means overall UMS of 80% for A levels, and UMS of 90% for A2 units (for UK A-levels). How does it apply to CIE then?

[hungry_Bee90]

As far as I know the A* grades will only be implemented for examinations starting from June2010 onwards so if u have already completed ur A-levels(like yours truly),typical offer would be AAA for good universities such as Cambridge=)hope that helps......

ps-i was referring to CIE aka GCE A-level which is what i did^^

[Johnivan]

Urm sorry, but I'm a little confused here...

Let's say, I just finished my STPM weeks ago. Is it too late to apply to cambridge NOW? Should I have applied earlier (September 2009), or should i apply September 2010? If I were late, I should have used my forecast results to get in? If I were late, can i still apply during september 2010, and wait till the next year to get admitted? And which part of the year does Cambridge starts school?

Does the same rule apply to all other UK Universities?? (like applying a year before, or after STPM results are out...)

I may look dumb here, I'm a kundu about these applying stuff, so please enlighten me... Thanks.

[tsar]

Johnivan

You should have applied in September 2009, for admission in October 2010. Applying in September 2010 will see you admitted in October 2011, which translates into almost 2 years of doing nothing!

The application window (for other UK unis) may still be open I think, but not for Oxbridge and courses like Medicine/Dentistry. If you still want to apply, apply as soon as you can, with your trial/forecast results. Check UCAS for more details.

Edit:

If you really want, you could use the 2 years for something (travelling, volunteering, working) and put that in your personal statement. It may contribute towards your application.

[strategist]

I'm applying for 2012 entry, and I wondered- should I choose a college with higher international students ratio? would it make any differences?

[Nicholasng925]

Originally Posted by strategist

I'm applying for 2012 entry, and I wondered- should I choose a college with higher international students ratio? would it make any differences?

Heard that St.John is not that friendly towards international students, so be wise.

Anyways people, I'm wondering about which college should I apply too for Cambridge if I want to pursue Mathematics. Now the colleges I have in mind are King's College, Queens College, Peterhouse, Pembroke and the hardest of all, Trinity College. Kindly give me some ideas ?

[holyzshit]

are u guys getting ur interview here in malaysia or cambridge?

[Nicholasng925]

Originally Posted by holyzshit

are u guys getting ur interview here in malaysia or cambridge?

Malaysia. Going to Cambridge for interview isn't going to make any significant difference anyways, and it's more expensive.