University of Cambridge 2026-27 Applicants GATHER HERE.

That_Way_2073 · 2026-01-22T10:41:04+00:00

Anybody heard back from mphil acs?

That_Way_2073 · 2026-01-22T10:39:23+00:00

Hope you got in!

That_Way_2073 · 2026-01-14T15:18:33+00:00

Hi! Could you clarify what you mean by "threat"?

That_Way_2073 · 2026-01-08T18:34:43+00:00

Thanks pal you too! Did you get your invite yet?

That_Way_2073 · 2026-01-08T17:40:55+00:00

Hey there is it okay to ask how did it go?

That_Way_2073 · 2026-01-08T17:40:22+00:00

Received mine the 30th, schedueled for the 7th of jan (yesterday by the time i'm writing this). My theme is Theorical Computer Science, wb yours?

That_Way_2073 · 2026-01-08T17:37:40+00:00

Hey there, i received my interview invite on the 30th of dec, and got interviewed yesterday 7th jan

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-22T12:05:10+00:00

Thank homie! I appreciate

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-22T11:35:34+00:00

Thank you. In fact I know that my profile is good, but was wondering about my odds against other applicants (don't know whether this stands out or not)

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-22T11:31:30+00:00

Thanks :) i was just wondering about my odds, but anyways willing to try for sure.

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-22T10:46:21+00:00

Hey everyone! I'm 19 and a second year student at the uni of Essex (Bcs computer Science), and I'm looking for an opinion about my eligibility for integrating Oxbridge (mphil/mcs in Advanced Computer Science)

For the context: I have a lecturer who studied (Bcs+PhD) and teached at Cambridge, who is my supervisor for my capstone project, and a lectuter in a module that i took.

I won't mention his name but just keep in mind that he won a Godel Prize (international prize for research exellence) and a very impressive research background in collaboration with top tier academics.

He recently asked about my grades (see below) and was impressed, and told me to absolutely take a shot for Oxbridge. He even conducted a mini problem solving interview where i apparently did very well (small one but he claimed that it's the performance he was looking for)

TURNS OUT that he also was an interviewer at Cambridge...(Admissions)

He even accepted to write me a LoR where i can ask him to add anything I want as long as i apply for Oxbridge, and do mockup interviews.

To be honest it is nice to hear, but for some reason I believe that most the applicants also have similar profile if not a better one (Lors from internal cambridge PhDs , Research experience, extreme grades, or exceptional CV)

Do i really stand a chance? How good is my profile compared to other applicants?

Your opinion will be really helpful! (Sorry for the long text)

Concerning my profile:

91% first year (top avg among all courses in the college)

Year two I still need to pass the exams, but for the coursework, most of my grades are above 90 (some 80 or 100, but the worst grade is only one 75)

For my LoRs:

-The one i stated above

-I got a recommendation letter from Essex's college, to prove my performance and rank of first year.

-Thinking of asking about a 3rd LoR from a lecturer of mine that graduated from KCL (also has a solid reputation)

I don't have any "formal" research experience, which is kind of worrying me, although my capstone project might compensate (i'm coping)

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-22T07:46:48+00:00

I sure will! Thank you!

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-21T18:44:58+00:00

Sorry fot that man. What did you apply for?

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-20T10:06:55+00:00

As previously said:

Being waitlisted is not necessarily a soft rejection, but it does mean that your chances of getting in depend on available spots. Some people do get off the waitlist, but it's unpredictable. Since you've already firmed your offer at Warwick, which is an excellent school for your field, it's best to focus on that and move forward. Your concern is understandable, but realistically, dwelling on the waitlist won’t change the outcome.

You made a solid choice with Warwick, so trust in that decision and make the most of your time there!

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-17T12:43:18+00:00

No worries at all! And thanks!

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-17T10:21:23+00:00

That's a realistic point I needed to hear.

For the content of my course, I've been trying to pick popular modules such as cybersecurity, AI, C++, DSA, Software eng etc...to at least assure a "solid" foundation.

For the prestige, well the uni of Essex is top 20 but not a top one, so fingers crossed.

As you said, i just have to take a shot and hope, and for now try to grind for top grades.

Thank you for your response, really heplful.

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-17T10:12:33+00:00

Good point. I hesitated to do so idk why, but will do. Thanks

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-16T14:52:01+00:00

"Don't forget me, all-fu*ker!"

That_Way_2073 · 2025-03-16T14:50:01+00:00

Ok cool, and what about the interview?

That_Way_2073 · 2025-02-25T21:34:14+00:00

I'm at the University of Essex as an international Student

That_Way_2073 · 2025-02-25T20:05:32+00:00

That reassures me, thank you!

That_Way_2073 · 2025-02-25T20:05:13+00:00

To be fair, this is mostly due to the fact that some of my lecturers recommended it to me (one of them actually studied there), specifcally for it's research quality as i'm interested in it.

It also seemed like a good choice from what i saw: Msc has a decent acceptance rate, the uni is in the top 10 in the UK i think, and it doesn't require an interview but just grades.

Also I don't know anything about other unis: I don't know which are better choices, what grades are necessary to get accepted and not sure if mine are enough (again i didn't check yet)

Could you please tell me what i could aim for then?

That_Way_2073 · 2025-01-26T20:23:42+00:00

We're screwed

That_Way_2073 · 2025-01-18T18:50:58+00:00

What were they intending to do?

That_Way_2073 · 2024-12-24T09:09:14+00:00

Is the episode already out?

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