Six simple steps

If you want to apply to Cambridge, you do so through UCAS. However, at Cambridge the process starts earlier to allow time for all of the application information to be gathered and considered. This section guides you through the application process.

1. Course

You’re going to be studying to a very high level for several years so make sure you choose a course you’re personally interested in and will really enjoy studying! Check, also, that you meet the entrance requirements of the course you want to study.

2. College

Where would you like to live when you’re here? In your UCAS application, indicate if you have a preference College or if you’re making an open application.

3. Apply

UCAS application

Submit your UCAS application by 15 October – our institution code is CAM C05.

Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ)

Shortly after submitting the UCAS application, you will be requested (via email) to complete the Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ) – a few extra questions requesting information not included in your UCAS application which we find helpful. To make a valid application to the University of Cambridge, you must submit your SAQ by the deadline set. In the majority of cases this deadline will be 6.00pm (UK time) on 22 October 2017.

Cambridge Online Preliminary Application (COPA)

If living/attending school/college outside the EU and/or applying for an Organ Scholarship applicants need to submit the Cambridge Online Preliminary Application (COPA).

There is an additional application form if you’re applying for the Graduate Course in Medicine.

Transcripts

You may be required to submit an academic transcript.

Other application deadlines apply for those wishing to be interviewed in overseas countries, and for some mature applicants.

4. Written assessment

Most applicants are required to take a written admission assessment, either pre-interview or at interview (if interviewed).

5. Interview

Everyone with a realistic chance of being offered a place is invited to attend an interview. That’s around 75 per cent of applicants each year.

6. Decision

We’ll advise you of our decision before the end of January.

Students need to have fun with learning to stay motivated. To keep students happy while making the most of precious instruction time, let students play games that are quick to set up, like toothpick puzzles. An arts and crafts activity that requires minimal set up but keeps students motivated for a long time is making their own paper plate clock.

Ice Cream Math

https://www.education.com/activity/article/ice-cream-math/

Programmes of study, English Baccalaureate (EBacc), qualifications, core and foundation subjects, changes to GCSEs.

https://www.gov.uk/education/secondary-curriculum-key-stage-3-and-key-stage-4-gcses#general-information-and-guidance

Key stage 1 and 2

Cambridge International A and AS Level

Thousands of learners worldwide gain places at leading universities every year with Cambridge International AS & A Levels. The syllabuses develop a deep understanding of subjects and independent thinking skills.

http://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-advanced/cambridge-international-as-and-a-levels/curriculum

Key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test: information for parents

Outlines what the key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests are, why children must take them and how they will benefit.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-2-english-grammar-punctuation-and-spelling-test-information-for-parents.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2017

with one half to Rainer Weiss and the other half jointly to Barry C. Barish and Kip S. Thorne at LIGO/VIRGO COLLABORATION LIGO Scientific Collaboration

The International Baccalaureate® (IB), and the Diploma Programme (DP) in particular, enjoys a high level of respect and recognition among the world’s higher education institutions. For students, success in the IB often results in advanced standing, course credit, scholarships, and other admissions related benefits at many universities.

http://www.ibo.org/university-admission/

 

Key stages

The national curriculum is organised into blocks of years called ‘key stages’ (KS). At the end of each key stage, the teacher will formally assess your child’s performance.

Age	Year	Key stage	Assessment
3 to 4		Early years
4 to 5	Reception	Early years	Teacher assessments (there’s also an optional assessment at the start of the year)
5 to 6	Year 1	KS1	Phonics screening check
6 to 7	Year 2	KS1	National tests and teacher assessments in English, maths and science
7 to 8	Year 3	KS2
8 to 9	Year 4	KS2
9 to 10	Year 5	KS2
10 to 11	Year 6	KS2	National tests and teacher assessments in English and maths, and teacher assessments in science
11 to 12	Year 7	KS3
12 to 13	Year 8	KS3
13 to 14	Year 9	KS3
14 to 15	Year 10	KS4	Some children take GCSEs
15 to 16	Year 11	KS4	Most children take GCSEs or other national qualifications

Make a commitment to learn one list a week. Go through each list and test yourself (or, better still, get a friend to test you) one week later to reinforce your learning.

Remember – work on vocabulary is never a waste of time. It pays dividends in terms of your final SAT score, but more importantly, it makes you a more educated person

Abhor	hate
Bigot	narrow-minded, prejudiced person
Counterfeit	fake; false
Enfranchise	give voting rights
Hamper	hinder; obstruct
Kindle	to start a fire
Noxious	harmful; poisonous; lethal
Placid	calm; peaceful
Remuneration	payment for work done
Talisman	lucky charm