Congratulations on your acceptance(s)! I remember watching your videos last year which really helped me improve my mindset and be a little more confident in English Lit as I was really struggling with the content. When you applied to Cambridge during your gap year did you do anything different in terms of application? I am considering in this gap year I am taking whether I should continue studying creative arts or apply for English instead. If you could do a further in depth video on self teaching an A Level and reapplying to Cambridge for English that would be amazing!
Thank you! I'm glad my videos helped you :) I didn't do anything too differently in my application- I felt better prepared for the entrance exam this time though, since I did a few mock ELAT papers + tried to read/analyse a range of texts as practice. (I was focusing on my A Levels over the CLT last year, and according to my application feedback it was my entrance exam that let me down). It did feel easier this year, but I think that's because I knew what was coming and because I was more passionate about the interview topics.
I'll try and make those other videos ASAP for you :) You still have a few months to decide your subject- I'd say go with your gut on it. Even last year my gut was telling me to apply for English, and I think getting rejected pushed me to make that change.
Classical Civilisation, and yes I had to pay £158 for the exam & administration, some exams cost more/less though, so you'd have to check with the individual centre on that
Well done on your offers and I’m glad you enjoyed your gap year! I’m planning to take one this year and it was nice to hear your advice on it :)
Congratulations on your acceptance(s)! I remember watching your videos last year which really helped me improve my mindset and be a little more confident in English Lit as I was really struggling with the content. When you applied to Cambridge during your gap year did you do anything different in terms of application? I am considering in this gap year I am taking whether I should continue studying creative arts or apply for English instead. If you could do a further in depth video on self teaching an A Level and reapplying to Cambridge for English that would be amazing!
Thank you! I'm glad my videos helped you :) I didn't do anything too differently in my application- I felt better prepared for the entrance exam this time though, since I did a few mock ELAT papers + tried to read/analyse a range of texts as practice. (I was focusing on my A Levels over the CLT last year, and according to my application feedback it was my entrance exam that let me down). It did feel easier this year, but I think that's because I knew what was coming and because I was more passionate about the interview topics.
I'll try and make those other videos ASAP for you :) You still have a few months to decide your subject- I'd say go with your gut on it. Even last year my gut was telling me to apply for English, and I think getting rejected pushed me to make that change.
what a level did u do during your gap year and did u have to pay to sit the exams?
Classical Civilisation, and yes I had to pay £158 for the exam & administration, some exams cost more/less though, so you'd have to check with the individual centre on that
@@bluebirdanne5365 was in a private exam centre or at your school? And also could u make a video on how to be successful on history coursework?