Getting ready for interviews

Now we have done the majority of interview invitations, I just thougt I'd clear up a few things.

Please let me know whether you are accepting the meals/accommodation (if offered) and return the interview confirmation sheet as soon as possible. I will start chasing those we haven't received soon. We are receiving a lot of emails asking for confirmation of receipt but I'm afraid it is impossible to reply to them all so please assume everything is in place unless you hear otherwise.

What to expect at interview

In response to the comment on the previous post, you will have already been told if you are expected to sit a test. Below are the details of what to expect for each subject.

Arch and Anth: one subject interview

Architecture: one subject interview

AMES: one general interview, one subject interview, interviews by another College

Chemical Engineering: same as NatSci/Engi (depending on route) plus one chem eng interview

Classics: one subject interview, interviews by another College

Comp Sci: one subject interview, a maths test, TSA

Economics: one subject interview, TSA

Engineering: two subject interviews, a maths test

English: two subject interviews, test

History: two subject interviews, test

History of Art: one subject interview

Law: two subject interviews, Cambridge Law Test

Linguistics: one general interview, one subject interview

Maths: one general interview, two subject interviews

MML: generally, one interview per language and a test but can vary depending on whether applying ab initio

Medicine: two subject interviews

Music: one general interview, one subject interview, test

Nat Sci (Bio): two subject interviews, TSA

Nat Sci (Phys): two subject interviews, TSA

Philosophy: one general interview, one subject interview, test

Theology: one general interview, one subject interview, interviews by another college

Please note that 'interview preparation' normally means that you will be given a passage to read or problem sheet to look at prior to interview so that it can be discussed during the interview. This is supposed to be something you have not come across before so no preparation is necessary. This is to help guide the interview so that it is more like an actual Cambridge supervision.

You will not receive any more information than that I'm afraid but I hope that is useful!

What to bring to interview

- Warm clothes: Cambridge is cold (and often wet!) in December. There is no specific dress code so it is important you wear whatever you feel comfortable (and clever!) in.

- Sensible shoes: you may need to walk around a lot so make sure you are comfortable.

- A magazine/book/school work: you may spend some time sitting around waiting so make sure you bring something to keep you entertained. You can also work in the library or relax in the common room if you have a lot of time between appointments.

- A mobile phone (where possible): if you have provided us with your mobile phone number then please bring it with you as we do sometimes need to make last minute changes to interview times if people are held up in traffic etc. But remember you cannot take it into any interviews or test rooms.

- Your interview invitation: you will need this so that you know where you are going and when. Remember to go to the Porters Lodge at least 10 minutes before each appointment for all Peterhouse interviews. If you are being interviewed at another College then we will normally organise taxis for you (we will be in touch with more information soon). If you have an interview at a faculty then please visit http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/ for a map as they are normally walking distance from Peterhouse.

- A pen: the Porter's will have some spare for those sitting tests but bring your own if you're worried about them running out.

- An alarm clock (if you are staying over): you do not want to miss your interview!

How to get to Peterhouse

I thought it'd be useful to show you some maps.

Here is a link for a city centre map including Peterhouse:

http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/v4/drawmap.cgi?mp=main;xx=1900;yy=1040

Here is how to get from Drummer Street bus station to Peterhouse:


View Larger Map

Here is how to get from the railway station to Peterhouse:


View Larger Map

Here is a link for a map of Peterhouse:

http://www.pet.cam.ac.uk/welcome-peterhouse/map-college

I am afraid that things will be too hectic for us to arrange tours during interviews but feel free to wander around by yourselves but please don't wander off to your interviews by yourselves. It is important that the Porters can tick you off before EACH interview and show you to the right interview room and explain what you need to do.

Please post any questions by commenting here. It saves me replying to hundreds of the same question by email. I will not post every comment (especially if I receive the same comment more than once or if I think it is only relevant to an individual)but I will try to answer all questions.

Home time!