1. Cambridge Explained CUSU Target Visits 2011

2. Cambridge Explained ● Academic Life ● Collegiate System ● Student Life ● Welfare ● What Next? Cambridge Explained

3. ● World class ● Supervisions ● Director of Studies ● Lectures ● Seminars/classes ● Labs and fieldwork ● Resources Academic Life

4. Cambridge Explained ● Theoretical courses ● Independent study ● Assessment by exam ● Choose your course carefully! Academic Life

5. Cambridge Explained ● 29 undergraduate Colleges ● Halls of residence/mini campus ● Accommodation ● Library ● Computing resources ● Dining hall ● Common room ● Sports facilities ● Most subjects available at most Colleges College Life

6. Cambridge Explained ● More similar than different ● Department-based teaching ● Personal preferences ● Size ● Style ● Location ● Accommodation ● Not limited to college societies ● Open application Which College?

7. Cambridge Explained ● Independence ● College and/or University societies ● Entertainment ● Religious/cultural/support groups ● Students’ Union ● All Levels ● Very diverse! ● Free/highly subsidised Student Life

8. Cambridge Explained ● All levels ● Focus on getting involved ● Professional coaching ● Financial support Sports

9. Cambridge Explained ● College support ● Academic ● Pastoral ● College students’ unions ● University support ● Counselling services ● Disability Resource Centre ● CUSU ● Financial support ● Bursaries ● Grants Welfare

10. Cambridge Explained ● Safe ● Very pretty ● University City ● Entertainment ● London ● Comparison to Oxford Cambridge as a City

11. Cambridge Explained ● Highly marketable transferable skills ● Research/postgraduate opportunities ● Careers support After Cambridge

12. Cambridge Explained ● Check University and course requirements (A* Grade) ● Check University and UCAS deadlines and plan in advance! (15th October 2011) ● Find out whether you will be interviewed, or need to submit any extra work. Admissions

13. Cambridge Explained ● Predicted A level grades ● Exam Results (GCSE and AS (including module marks) ● UCAS personal statement ● UCAS reference ● Supplementary Application Questionnaire ( http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/apply/saq.html ) http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/apply/saq.html ● Written test at or before interview (if set) ● Written work (if required) ● Interviews What do they look at?

14. Cambridge Explained ● Interest in your subject ● Academic ability ● Academic potential ● Independent thought ● Commitment to study What do they look for?

15. Cambridge Explained ● Ask questions today ● Consult the Undergraduate and Alternative Prospectuses ● Visit the website: www.cam.ac.uk www.applytocambridge.com ● Speak to the Admissions Office: Email: admissions@cam.ac.uk Tel: 01223 333 308 Finding Out More