How Does Cambridge Decide Who Gets An Interview?

The decision to interview is made on the basis of the submitted application and results in public examinations, whether obtained or predicted. In making these decisions we compare each application against others that we receive.

Does everyone get interviewed for Cambridge?

We invite the majority of applicants to attend an interview. In previous years, this has been around 75 per cent of Home applicants. Not everyone interviewed will be offered a place but everyone who is made an offer will have been interviewed.

What percentage of people get an interview at Cambridge?

Cambridge Interview Admissions Statistics
Cambridge generally Interviews around 70% of applicants, which gives those who perform well in Interviews a better chance.

How many people who apply to Cambridge get an interview?

We try to interview all applicants with a realistic chance of being offered a place on their chosen course at Cambridge and every year we interview over 80 per cent of our applicants.

What does it mean if you only get one Oxford interview?

It simply means if you do have an Interview at a second college, there is a chance you will be accepted by that college rather than your original choice. Sometimes, even after a second Interview at a different college, you may just hear from your original one only.

How many candidates are usually shortlisted for interview?

10 to 20 candidates
The shortlist for an interview usually includes 10 to 20 candidates, but this can vary depending on the type of position you are hiring for. Companies with more resources may have much larger shortlists because they can afford to spend more time interviewing people in-person.

How many Oxbridge applicants get an interview?

From an applicant pool of around 24,000, we normally interview around 10,000 applicants.

Is it easy to get a Cambridge interview?

Prepare for your Oxbridge interview
Around 75% of applicants are invited for an interview with a Cambridge college. You will not receive an offer before successfully passing the interview round.

How do I know if my Cambridge interview went well?

How do you know whether you did well in a law interview at the University of Cambridge? The standard method is to open the e-mail in January and see if you got an offer… But, joking aside, the old saying about Oxbridge law interviews used to be: if you think it went well, then it probably went badly.

How long does it take for Cambridge to offer an interview?

As Cambridge interviews typically take place in the first three weeks of December*, most applicants will receive their email invitation to an interview during middle-to-late November.

Who interviews more Cambridge or Oxford?

Cambridge interviews around 75% of undergraduate applicants. At Oxford, where applications are around six per place, around half of all applicants are shortlisted for interview.

Which Cambridge colleges are most oversubscribed?

At Clare Hall, Emmanuel College, Jesus College, King’s College, St. John’s, Trinity College, and Trinity Hall, applications are significantly higher than acceptances.

What percentage of people get a first at Cambridge?

Full table showing % of classified degrees awarded by university

Institution % of firsts % of firsts and 2:1s
University of Cambridge 33.5 91.6
Imperial College London 44.7 91.5
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama 38.3 91.5
University College London 39.5 91

What percentage of people get an Oxford interview?

With 40-45% of Oxford applicants getting invites, it is crucial you stand out. We help you demonstrate your passion, interest and experience and ace your Interview.

What does it mean if you get a second interview at Oxford?

When you’re up at interview at Oxford and you are sent to other colleges after you’ve been interviewed by the first college. This is called pooling. You’ll have an initial interview (or two) at your first college and then be asked to interview at a different college.

What percentage of people get interviews at Oxford?

It’s about 40–45% of all applicants each year. This is about 10,000 interviewees. Around 22,000 plus applications are made.

Can you ask how many candidates are being interviewed?

It’s OK to ask an interviewer how many other people are up for the same position. After all, you just want to know the odds you’re up against, as anyone would. But even if inquiring is harmless, the way you ask your question might bother the interviewer.

What percentage of applicants are interviewed?

Only 2% of candidates who apply for a job opening are selected for a job interview. (Source: Job Description Library) With the average job posting receiving hundreds of resumes and applications, only a small percentage will get an interview.

What are the chances of getting selected in interview?

That said, on average, out of 118 people that apply for a job, only 20% of them get the chance for a job interview. So, about 17 candidates out of 118 get a job interview.

Is it easier to get into Cambridge as a mature student?

Yes, applying to a mature college will increase your chances. 1) Mature colleges let you send in additional CV and information and your interviewers will take into consideration your reasons for delaying university.

How do you know if an Oxford interview went well?

They will send you a letter or an email which will give you the answer to this question. However, if you’ve just had your interview, then the best thing to do, if you really want to know, is to talk to someone who has a lot of experience of Oxford and tell them how it went.