Year 12 (Y13 NI / S5 Scotland)

The Peterhouse Applicant Support Scheme 2023 is a long-term, online programme for state school students in Year 12 (England/Wales), Year 13 (Northern Ireland), and S5 (Scotland).

In particular, this programme is aimed at students on track to achieve at least 3 As at A-Level, or equivalent from UK state schools who are considering applying to university. From March to November, students will be guided through each stage of the application process for Cambridge, Oxford or other highly-selective universities.

Register now for the Biomedical Sciences stream of our Virtual Taster Day on Saturday 4 March 2023, open to all students in Year 12 (England and Wales), S5 (Scotland) and Year 13 (Northern Ireland).

The event includes an introductory talk with our Admissions Tutors, a Q+A with current Clare students, and mini taster lectures in the following subjects:

These webinars will provide a broad overview of Cambridge University and the Admissions Process, discussing what makes Cambridge different from other universities, what life as a Cambridge student is like, and what steps are involved in the application process. 

The webinars are being hosted on the following dates as part of the Lucy Cavendish College Webinar Series:

• Monday 30th January, 5-6:30pm
• Wednesday 1st February, 5-6:30pm

On Saturday the 18th of February, Mr Eric Martin, Director of Studies in Architecture, will give an architectural tour of Fitzwilliam College to competition entrants and other attendees interested in architecture. If you would like to take part in this opportunity, please email essaycompetitions@fitz.cam.ac.uk by the 1st of February to register your interest and receive further details. If you would like to visit but cannot attend on the 18th of February, please email and we can arrange a self-guided tour.

Students preparing submissions to the Fitzwilliam College Essay Competitions who would like advice on essay writing may wish to attend our two essay writing webinars. The second will be on Thursday 16th February, from 5pm-6pm.

Students preparing submissions to the Fitzwilliam College Essay Competitions who would like advice on essay writing may wish to attend our two essay writing webinars. The first will be on Thursday 12th January, from 5pm-6pm.

We hear of super-curricular research all the time – and that it can help students gain a fascination for a subject and bolster university applications. But what exactly is a super-curricular activity and how is it done? Find out more in this session which covers where to find inspiration at home, at school, and, once pandemic restrictions are loosened, at museums, art galleries and elsewhere. We will also cover thinking critically and building up intellectual ideas and arguments.

Register here. 

Join admission staff and students from Brasenose College, Oxford and St Catharine's College, Cambridge to talk about the universities, the College system, break down myths about Oxbridge and give an overview of the application process. We will discuss the kinds of things students can be doing to prepare for a strong university application in Year 13 and break down the student finance system. There will also be the chance to ask students and staff questions.

Come and visit the University of Cambridge and its Colleges on 15 September, as we open our doors to give prospective applicants an insight into what it’s like to live and study here.