In this episode, Part 2 of our Admissions FAQs series, Siam and Marcus will go over the most frequently asked questions prospective students have about the Cambridge admissions process and what life is like at Cambridge.

00:00 Introduction 

01:00 How do I know if I’m good enough for Cambridge? 

04:20 How important are GCSE grades? 

09:00 How are predicted grades used when assessing applicants? 

11:40  Can I apply to Cambridge twice? 

12:30 Do all colleges assess their applicants in the same way?

16:00 Are there any ways Trinity Hall assess their applicants differently to

19:30 Top tips for writing a personal statement

23:10 What makes a good interview? 

29:00 How are the interviews similar to supervisions? 

32:10 What things not to do in an interview? 

35:50 What should I wear for an interview? 

39:20 What is the winter pool? How is it used to help assess

44:00 What is the summer pool and the august reconsideration pool? 

51:00 Applying again after an unsuccessful application 

53:00 Eligibility criteria for August Reconsideration pool