Christ’s College Open Day March 2011 Paula Stirling Director of Admissions Christ’s College

What we have to offer Challenging, stimulating courses Top-rated education Small-group teaching Superb facilities Collegiate structure Great social life Supportive environment Excellent career prospects

Admissions Policy To offer admission to students of the highest intellectual ability and potential, irrespective of social, racial, religious and (for UK students) financial considerations Through common selection procedures, we strive to ensure that applicants are: individually assessed without bias equally successful, regardless of which Cambridge College they apply to

What are we looking for? Passion for chosen subject Ability to think independently, critically and analytically Enthusiasm for complex and challenging ideas Motivation, commitment and organisation Vocational or professional commitment, where appropriate

Information used in selection We treat each applicant as an individual, and consider: Academic record ― GCSE (or equivalent) results ― AS levels (including UMS unit scores) ― Predicted/actual A level (or equivalent) grades Personal statement School or college reference Submitted written work, if requested Test results, where required (BMAT, TSA, CLT) Performance at interview

Standard Offer The standard A level conditional offer is A*AA. The subject in which the A* is to be achieved is not usually specified The standard IB conditional offer is 40 – 42 points Colleges can, and do, modify offers (up or down!) to take account of individual circumstances

What are we offering? 1.Excellent teaching 2.Comprehensive student support 3.Extensive financial support 4.Guaranteed accommodation 5.Excellent career prospects

1. Excellent teaching Teachers research-led university world experts in particular field Unique ‘supervision’ system Library and computing resources

2. Student support College Director of Studies Personal Tutor College nurse & student welfare officer Disability Resource Centre Counselling Service

3. Financial Support Fees remission (means tested) Cambridge Bursary Scheme (means tested) College awards (books, travel, welfare) Low cost of living in Cambridge

4. Accommodation Provided by the College Guaranteed for all 3 years Cost comparable with other universities Don’t pay when not in Cambridge

5. Careers Excellent Careers Service Cambridge graduates much sought after by top employers Exceed national graduate employment rate; lower in terms of graduate unemployment; higher than average starting salaries

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