近期，极具影响力的世界顶尖大学——剑桥大学的两位校方代表Dr Kamran Yunus及Dr Mengmeng Wang，与我校学生进行了面对面的交流。现场，两位代表向同学们介绍了剑桥大学的录取标准、申请流程、面试要求、入学要求等实用申请信息。这次难得的精彩分享不仅让同学们更加了解剑桥大学，也为大家注入了更多的学习动力。

申请流程

1.     选择课程

2.     选择学院

3.     确认入学评估/考试注册截止日

4.     UCAS申请

5.     其他调查问卷

6.     提交书面作业，参加入学考核

7.     面试（12月）

8.     最终确认（1月）

两位校方代表表示，研究了解学校课程是申请流程中的第一步。招生官建议同学们多花些时间研究课程，确保他们选择的是真正想要学习的课程。

剑桥有31所学院，选择不同的学院将关系到自己未来的学习体验。校方代表建议同学们先了解自己的需求，思考自己最看重的是什么，例如地理位置、体育设施、食物、住宿、研究项目或学习同伴。随后查看学校网站，找出最符合自己兴趣的学院。

校方代表提到，有些学生会去了解某所学院的申请人数，认为申请人数少的学院被录取的几率更大，然而实际情况并非如此。作为招生官， 他们更看重的还是学生的学术能力，他们会考虑其他学院落选但其实非常优秀的申请者。所以建议同学们根据自己的偏好选择学院而不要投机。另外，学生也可以选择”开放申请”，由大学为学生分配学院。

在确定了自己所选择的课程及学院后，学生需要了解学科要求。例如工程学、自然科学、医学、经济学等科目都是需要进行入学测试的科目（pre-registration assessment)。而艺术、人文学类学科没有入学评估，但可能需要提交艺术作品集art porofolio、论文、或者在面试时进行考评。所有这些评估的示例、论文和过去的试卷都可以在学校网站上进行下载，供同学们自行研究。

寻找怎样的候选人

1.     学术能力和潜力

2.     满足学科要求

3.     对选择专业的动机和热情

4.     申请人与课程之间的“契合度”

5.     职业操守

6.     全面评估申请

校方代表表示，剑桥评估申请者的标准纯粹基于学术成就。学校关注学生的学术能力和潜力，招生官将考察申请者是否会成为一个真正能够在剑桥教学风格中蓬勃发展并取得好成绩的人。剑桥的学期非常短，所以学校需要能够跟上高强度的学习节奏并能够适应剑桥教学方式的申请者。这需要学生具备独立的思考能力。

另外，职业素养也是面试官考察的重点内容。除了要看学生是否具备学术能力，学校还需要确保学生确实认真考虑过自己想要从事的职业，尤其是医学领域。例如学生是否真的考虑过成为医生需要哪些条件？是否能成为一名好医生？是否具有同情心？是否拥有成为医生所需的个性和人际交往能力？学校希望培养的是能够成为医学专业人士，并能真正帮助他人、做出贡献的人。

对招生官来说，面试只是申请的一部分。在做出最终决定权之前，学校会全方面考察学生的书面作品和信息，包括学术成绩、推荐信、个人陈述以及评估等。即使申请者在面试当天表现不佳，这也不代表面试官将否定申请者，而是会对申请者进行全方位的考量。学校最看重的是申请者的学术价值。

在个人陈述方面，校方代表建议申请者不要考虑太多招生官想听什么，而是考虑自己想要告诉招生官什么。例如，申请者为什么选择这个专业，如何研究课题并提供相应证据，从这次的研究经历中有哪些收获等。招生官想要看到的是申请者对所选专业的热情、对这个专业着迷的原因以及是否真正了解这门学科。

同时，两位代表建议在个人陈述的最后留出一部分余地谈论与自己所选专业相关的课外活动。例如阅读过的相关书籍、杂志、参观过的博物馆、看过的纪录片或在线讲座等。招生官想看的是申请者对自己所选择的学科是否真正了解，并从这些经验中形成的自己的观点。

在面试的过程中，比起申请者解决问题的速度，招生官更感兴趣的是申请者回答问题的过程，用什么样的方法论和逻辑来解决问题。在剑桥的学术环境中，学校要求学生成为独立的思考者，能够批判性地分析问题，能够解释和提出自己的观点。

最后，两位校方代表表示大学网站上有很多可用的资源并鼓励同学们好好地利用这些网站信息。

此次剑桥大学校方代表访校，让同学们了解了世界顶尖大学的申请要求，帮助同学们更全面地制定升学计划。康德双语通过全面的升学指导让每个学生的个人潜能得到最大化的培养和展现，学校的升学指导服务从学生一入读中学开始，贯穿整个初高年级七年的时间，全方位助力学生顺利入读心仪的大学。

On Wednesday, April 12th, Dr. Kamran Yunus and Dr. Mengmeng Wang, two representatives from the world-renowned university, the University of Cambridge, had a face-to-face exchange with students of SCBS. During the event, the representatives provided practical application information to the students, including admission standards, application processes, interview requirements, and admission requirements for the University of Cambridge. This sharing not only enabled the students to have a better understanding of the University of Cambridge, but also injected more learning motivation into everyone.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

1.     Choose your course

2.     Choose a college or open application

3.     Check admission assessment/test registration deadlines

4.     UCAS application

5.     Additional questionnaires

6.     Submit written work and/or take admission assessment/test

7.     Interview (December)

8.     Decision（January）

The representatives from the university stated that understanding the university's courses is the first step in the application process.  Admissions officers advise students to spend more time researching their courses to ensure they choose the ones they truly want to study.

Cambridge has 31 colleges, and selecting which college will affect one's future learning experience. The representatives suggest that students first understand their own needs and consider what they value most, such as location, facilities, food, accommodation, research projects, or study companions. Then, they should check the school's website to find the college that best fits their interests.

The representatives mentioned that some students will inquire about the number of applicants for a certain college, thinking that colleges with fewer applicants will have a greater chance of being admitted. However, this is not always the case. As admission officers, they value academic ability more and consider outstanding applicants who were rejected by other colleges. Therefore, students are advised to choose colleges based on their preferences rather than taking chances. Additionally, students can choose to apply through "open admission," where the university allocates colleges for students.

After selecting their desired course and college, students need to understand the subject requirements. For example, subjects like engineering, natural sciences, medicine, economics, etc., require pre-registration assessments. On the other hand, arts and humanities subjects do not require an entrance assessment, but students may need to submit an art portfolio, essay, or undergo an interview evaluation. Examples of these assessments, essays, and past papers can be downloaded from the school's website for students to study on their own.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

1.     Academic ability and potential

2.     Satisfy the subject requirements

3.     Genuine subject interest - motivation and enthusiasm

4.     Good ‘fit’ between applicants and course

5.     Vocational commitments

6.     Assess applications holistically

The representatives stated that Cambridge assesses applicants solely based on academic achievement. The school focuses on students' academic abilities and potential, and admissions officers will evaluate whether the applicant can thrive and excel at Cambridge's teaching style. Since Cambridge's terms are very short, the university requires applicants who can keep up with the high-intensity learning pace and adapt to Cambridge's teaching methods. This requires students to have independent thinking skills.

In addition, vocational commitments are also a key focus of interviewers. In addition to assessing students' academic abilities, the university  also needs to ensure that students have indeed seriously considered the careers they want to pursue, especially in the medical field. For example, whether the student has considered what it takes to become a doctor? Whether they can become a good doctor? Whether they have empathy? Whether they have the personality and interpersonal skills required to become a doctor? The univerisity hopes to cultivate students who can become medical professionals and truly help others and make contributions.

For admissions officers, the interview is just one part of the application process. Before making a final decision, colleges will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the student's written work and information, including academic performance, recommendation letters, personal statements, and assessments. Even if the applicant performs poorly on the day of the interview, it does not necessarily mean that the interviewer will reject the applicant. Instead, they will consider the applicant from all angles. The most important thing for colleges is the academic value of the applicant.

Regarding personal statements, the Cambridge representatives suggest that applicants should not focus too much on what admissions officers want to hear, but rather on what they want to tell them. For example, why they chose this major, how they researched their topic and provided supporting evidence, and what they gained from this research experience. Admissions officers want to see the applicant's passion for the chosen major, the reasons for their fascination with it, and whether they truly understand the subject.

Meanwhile, both representatives suggested leaving some space at the end of the personal statement to discuss extracurricular activities related to the chosen major. For example, relevant books or magazines read, museums visited, documentaries or online lectures watched, etc. Admissions officers want to see if applicants truly understand their chosen subject and have formed their own views from these experiences.

During the interview process, admissions officers are more interested in the applicant's approach and logic to answering questions than their speed in solving problems. In Cambridge's academic environment, the school expects students to become independent thinkers who can critically analyze problems, explain and express their own views.

Finally, the two representatives expressed that there are many available resources on the university website and encouraged students to make good use of the information on these websites.

The visit by the representatives from the University of Cambridge allowed students to understand the application requirements of top universities in the world and helped them to develop more comprehensive plans for their future studies. Through comprehensive guidance on university admissions, SCBS maximizes the cultivation and display of each student's personal potential. The school's guidance services for university admissions begins from the student's enrollment in middle school and continues throughout the seven years of secondary education, providing comprehensive support to help students successfully enrol in their desired universities.

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