<p>What are my chances of getting an interview?</p>
<p>AP scores:
Calculus BC: 5
Calculus AB subscore: 5
Physics B: 5
Physics C Mechanics: 4
Physics C Electricity and Magnetism: 5
Chemistry: 5</p>
<p>Have also taken Linear Algebra at community college, planning to take Multivariate Calculus and Differential Equations and Statistics next semester.</p>
<p>ACT: 33</p>
<p>SATII's
Chemistry: 800
Math level 2: 790
Physics: 750</p>
<p>bumping this up</p>
<p>It is honestly a toss-up. Maths is a competitive subject at Oxbridge. I’ve seen people be accepted and rejected that have similar scores to your own.</p>
<p>You have good AP scores in more of the math intensive subjects, and it is great that you are continuing on into more difficult mathematical topics. Have you thought of retaking the ACT or at least taking the SAT? From my experiences, the SAT is definitely more recognizable in the UK compared to the ACT. You might also take the ACT again if you have the time/motivation - much of the admission weight there is based on academic performance, so you might as well strengthen any score that you can.</p>
<p>Some general tips - Make sure your PS is polished (obviously) and shows as much about your as possible. Also, make sure you have a strong set of predicted AP test scores for next spring (basically 5s from your counselor/teachers). Your offer will probably be conditional based on the classes that you take this year, so don’t overextend yourself. Some colleges will take away your offer if you get a 4 instead of a 5 in the spring.</p>
<p>The admissions process for Americans at Oxbridge is slightly different between the two schools, so be aware:</p>
<p>First - Realize that it is traditionally harder for American students to get into Cambridge compared to Oxford. Speaking directly with admission reps from a few colleges, Cambridge seems to take only a handful of American students each year. Thus, unless you have your heart specifically set on Cambridge, Oxford might be the best route. </p>
<p>Second - EMAIL the colleges that you are interested in now. Learn about their admissions process. Unlike Oxford, Cambridge does not interview in the United States. Some colleges will just judge you on the strength of your paper application (bad in my opinion - Caius is one who does this for sure). On the other hand, others will allow you to phone interview or fly to the UK to do an interview at the college. </p>
<p>Cambridge is a great school. I personally enjoy it more than Oxford. Just keep these things in mind and you should have a great application.</p>
<p>^ thanks. I actually did take the SAT 1, it wasn’t too high so I did not bother listing it. Trinity College also mentioned it does not take SAT into consideration nor ACT ha ha.</p>
<p>Also, they only look at admissions based on AP scores in relevant subjects. That would secure an interview, then the process goes on from there.
That being said, these were the scores I did not feel compelled to list since they were not all too relevant.</p>
<p>SAT Math 800, Writing 690, Critical Reading 650</p>
<p>AP scores:
Calculus BC: 5
Calculus AB subscore: 5
Physics B: 5
Physics C Mechanics: 4
Physics C Electricity and Magnetism: 5
Chemistry: 5
English: 5
US History: 5
European History: 4
Environmental Science: 4</p>
<p>Trinity is great, but I think you stand a better chance of admission if you choose another college…especially the ones that may not receive tons of American applications. Churchill, Selwyn, and Robinson come to mind, but there are plenty more.</p>
<p>Relevant AP tests would secure an interview, but only if the rest of your application (PS, recommendation, etc) is outstanding. It never hurts to have extra AP tests or SATs. The admissions officers might look at them if you send them, but they never will have the chance if you don’t. </p>
<p>I agree with VastlyOverrated. Trinity is one of the more competitive colleges in terms of admissions, especially for maths. It might be in your best interest to see if there is another college that you would enjoy. Might as well play the numbers game if you can.</p>
<p>Also, like I said before, make sure to contact the colleges and figure out there policies for American applicants.</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I know this is a little off topic, but I was wondering if anyone knows about the admission process for architecture applicants to Trinity College (Cambridge)? I am a Canadian high school student (junior), and is currently scheduled to take 4 or 5 AP tests this coming May (English Language, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Chemistry, possibly European History). Besides AP scores, of which I know Cambridge requires at least 5,5,5, does Trinity College look at anything else? I read from another thread that Oxford does not care about the high school transcript but just about the AP scores and interview. Is this true for Cambridge (in particular, Trinity College)?</p>
<p>Ehh Trinity is too hard to get in. British applicants have more experience in the subject.</p>