Anyone have any advice on the acceptance rates for the English program across the Cambridge colleges? Looking for some of the more lenient ones. I know all are tough, but you gotta try!
While it's important to remember that admission to any Cambridge college is quite competitive, there are a few that have a higher acceptance rate for English. These include Fitzwilliam College, with an acceptance rate around 26%, and Magdalene College, which accepts about 27% of English applicants.
However, it's crucial to consider more than just admission rates when selecting a college. Each college has its own unique culture, community, and traditions, so it's beneficial to research each one to see where you'd fit in best.
Additionally, each college may have different interview styles, formats, and questions for English Literature applicants—for instance, some may ask you to analyze a poem while others may ask more theoretical questions about literary periods or concepts.
As you may already know, Cambridge uses a pooled system. This means that if you apply to one college and are not accepted, but your application is strong, you might be accepted by another college that has vacancies.
Good luck with your application!
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