Biological Natural Sciences Admissions Post Qualification

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Dear University of Cambridge,

Can I please have the following data for the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 admissions cycle for Natural Sciences, where the candidates were applying post A-level and had expressed an interest in Biological Natural Science:

1.) The number of applications to each college (labelled separately for open and direct applicants).

2.) The number of applicants shortlisted and interviewed in each college.

3.) The number of direct offers given by each college.

4.) The number of offers given by each college to candidates from the pool.

5.) The number of pool offers given by other colleges, to candidates who were pooled by the college in question (separately labelled for each college).

6.) The number of applications from candidates who achieved 4 or more A* grades in science subjects (Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics) at A-level (per college).

7.) The number of offers to candidates who achieved 4 or more A* grades in science subjects at A-level (per college).

8.) The average, maximum and minimum NSAA score in each section of successful applicants in each college.

9.) The average, maximum and minimum NSAA score in each section of successful applicants in each college, with 4A* achieved at A level in science subjects.

10.) The average, maximum and minimum interview scores for successful applicants in each college.

11.) The average, maximum and minimum interview scores for successful applicants in each college, with 4A* achieved at A level in science subjects.

Thank you very much for your time.

Yours faithfully,

Mia Newman

FOI, University of Cambridge

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Information Compliance Office
University of Cambridge
Governance and Compliance Division, The Old Schools
Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TN
E: [University of Cambridge request email]

-----Original Message-----
From: Mia Newman <[FOI #745703 email]>
Sent: 10 April 2021 13:30
To: FOI <[University of Cambridge request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Biological Natural Sciences Admissions Post Qualification

Dear University of Cambridge,

Can I please have the following data for the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 admissions cycle for Natural Sciences, where the candidates were applying post A-level and had expressed an interest in Biological Natural Science:

1.) The number of applications to each college (labelled separately for open and direct applicants).

2.) The number of applicants shortlisted and interviewed in each college.

3.) The number of direct offers given by each college.

4.) The number of offers given by each college to candidates from the pool.

5.) The number of pool offers given by other colleges, to candidates who were pooled by the college in question (separately labelled for each college).

6.) The number of applications from candidates who achieved 4 or more A* grades in science subjects (Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics) at A-level (per college).

7.) The number of offers to candidates who achieved 4 or more A* grades in science subjects at A-level (per college).

8.) The average, maximum and minimum NSAA score in each section of successful applicants in each college.

9.) The average, maximum and minimum NSAA score in each section of successful applicants in each college, with 4A* achieved at A level in science subjects.

10.) The average, maximum and minimum interview scores for successful applicants in each college.

11.) The average, maximum and minimum interview scores for successful applicants in each college, with 4A* achieved at A level in science subjects.

Thank you very much for your time.

Yours faithfully,

Mia Newman

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Regards,

Information Compliance Office
University of Cambridge
Governance and Compliance Division, The Old Schools
Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TN
E: [University of Cambridge request email]

-----Original Message-----
From: Mia Newman <[FOI #745703 email]>
Sent: 10 April 2021 13:30
To: FOI <[University of Cambridge request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Biological Natural Sciences Admissions Post Qualification

Dear University of Cambridge,

Can I please have the following data for the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 admissions cycle for Natural Sciences, where the candidates were applying post A-level and had expressed an interest in Biological Natural Science:

1.) The number of applications to each college (labelled separately for open and direct applicants).

2.) The number of applicants shortlisted and interviewed in each college.

3.) The number of direct offers given by each college.

4.) The number of offers given by each college to candidates from the pool.

5.) The number of pool offers given by other colleges, to candidates who were pooled by the college in question (separately labelled for each college).

6.) The number of applications from candidates who achieved 4 or more A* grades in science subjects (Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics) at A-level (per college).

7.) The number of offers to candidates who achieved 4 or more A* grades in science subjects at A-level (per college).

8.) The average, maximum and minimum NSAA score in each section of successful applicants in each college.

9.) The average, maximum and minimum NSAA score in each section of successful applicants in each college, with 4A* achieved at A level in science subjects.

10.) The average, maximum and minimum interview scores for successful applicants in each college.

11.) The average, maximum and minimum interview scores for successful applicants in each college, with 4A* achieved at A level in science subjects.

Thank you very much for your time.

Yours faithfully,

Mia Newman

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