Cambridge Interview: Advice from Admissions Tutor and Interviewer

Dr Matthew Harper is one of the Admissions Tutors for Science at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. He interviews Medicine applicants and plays a big role in deciding who gets an offer for most science subjects, which is why what he has to say is very useful to any applicants to Cambridge (and Oxford). (Apologies for low resolution, this was meant to be filmed in-person but I got coronavirus) 🙋‍♂️ About me: I'm a student at the University of Cambridge studying Natural Sciences, and I make videos that can help you with studying and applying to universities such as Oxbridge. I also offer tutoring for subjects including biology, chemistry, and maths (contact via website). 🌐 Get in touch: https://ilyacarey.com/contact 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilyacambridge 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Format of 2020 interviews? What to expect? 2:21 How to prepare for interview? 7:31 What if you don't know the answer? 10:24 Can't people Google answers in an online interview? 11:46 Should you bring anything to your interview? 14:29 Does personality matter? 17:29 Will they ask me about my personal statement? 22:10 When do you hear if you have an interview? 24:42 How do you decide who gets an interview? 26:39 What to wear? 28:11 Final remarks? Book I recommend: https://amzn.to/3qFGTgW My shooting gear: 🎙️ My microphone: https://amzn.to/2ZNDrDV 🔭 My tripod: https://amzn.to/3smlLeW 📷 My camera: https://amzn.to/3st7gWR 💡 My lighting: https://amzn.to/3kqRsAU My tech: 🎧 My headphones: https://amzn.to/3aWl6v4 💻 My laptop: https://amzn.to/2ZNS1vi 📱 My phone: https://amzn.to/3qWgU3U 🧮 My scientific calculator: https://amzn.to/3aUivBF A-level revision books I used (check the examboard): 🧪 OCR A Chemistry: https://amzn.to/3aU2D1U 🧪 AQA Chemistry: https://amzn.to/3qVkk71 🧬 OCR A Biology: https://amzn.to/3uzcNNd 🧬 AQA Biology: https://amzn.to/2O5iiT2