As a law student at Cambridge, my week is a careful balancing act between intense academic commitments, sports at a high level, and making the most of the social side of university life. With five different modules, each taught by a specialist supervisor, no two days look exactly the same. Academics: On average, I have around 11 hours of lectures each… Read More
As a second‑year Engineering student at the University of Cambridge, I undertook the ENGAA (now replaced by the ESAT) prior to my interview, gaining first‑hand insight into the challenges these assessments present. For most applicants to Oxford and Cambridge, the admissions test is a critical element of the application process, influencing both shortlisting for interview and final selection. These tests are… Read More
People often ask questions on how to approach an interview, hoping to get some tips to help get accepted to Oxbridge. Instead of trying to ‘game the system’, let’s look at it from the perspective of the interviewers; what do you think they want to see from you? Have you ever heard “the goal is not to be able to run… Read More
Collegiate Universities Explained As a proud graduate of the University of Cambridge, where I studied at St John’s College, I often get asked about the unique, and sometimes confusing, collegiate system. St John’s, with its stunning courtyards, well established choir, and world famous may-ball , was known for its mix of tradition and academic excellence. But what really makes Cambridge (and a… Read More
