Interviews

Interviews are an important part of the selection procedure at Cambridge and we try to interview everyone with a realistic chance of being offered a place.
Interviewers know you may be nervous and aren't trying to catch you out. They want to see how you work through problems and take on new ideas. Often there aren't right or wrong answers to the questions asked, and the way you arrive at an answer may be of greater interest than the answer itself. The key thing to remember is to be yourself.
This short film will give you more advice about Cambridge interviews, including tips from Admissions Tutors and current students.
Find out more at www.cam.ac.uk/interviews/

[@cambridgeuniversity]

Think about the obvious questions that might be asked and how you would answer them-such as why you want to come to Cambridge and why you've chosen this particular subject. It is also a good idea to re-read your personal statement. Think about particular topics you'd like to talk about-you can to some extent direct the interview by showing interest in specific topics that you're asked about. You may be asked about topical issues and developments connected to your chosen course.

[@cambridgeuniversity]

If you go to the 'Interviews' section of our Undergraduate Study website (by following the link above), you can find some links to mock interview videos there.

[@TheLoganLermanLuvr]

Cambridge has been my dream school since I was 7. I really hope when the time comes for me to send out my applications, that I get an interview. :)

[@jadexxlou96]

I'm in my final year of GCSE's and i have always wanted to go to Cambridge University but i was always nervous about the interviews. So, this really helped me a lot and since understand the interviewing process. Also, no one at my school has yet gone to this university, this just makes me more motivated to achieve my goal. :)

[@Eruantallen]

I've attended the interview at the beginning of December, at St. Catherine's College and to be honest, this video is actually quite true :) If you're passionate about your subject, you'll find the interview both mind-stimulating and enjoyable. It's a great experience, really :)

[@cameronandallthat]

they called the interview a 'conversation' so now I feel MUCH better

[@Muditalok]

What is the song being played in this video ?

[@jameshammond2846]

Watching all these admissions videos again stresses me out

[@selvumnadar4700]

This is what I call a video ....past three videos abt interviews made me mad

[@SnowGirlx]

I think he means he really likes it as it is aimed for the ordinary man.

[@flipballaz93]

but what if I want to turn up in the interview with snorking gear and a clown face?