Listen "Summer Pools & Admissions"
Episode Synopsis
Stay tuned to hear our Director of Admissions, Dr Marcus Tomalin, explain everything you need to know about the Summer Pool and the August Reconsideration Pool. A list of topic discussions can be found below:00:00 Introductions00:40 What to do if you’ve missed your offer03:30 What is the Summer Pool?09:45 What is the August Reconsideration Pool?14:15 How will students know if they are in the Summer Pool?14:55 How do the pools work — what does the selection process look like for admissions tutors?18:00 When will all the decisions be made?20:00 What if you are waiting for a remark?22:45 Why does the Summer Pool exist?24:00 Explaining the eligibility criteria for the August Reconsideration PoolTo find out more about both the Summer Pool and the August Reconsideration Pool - more info can be found in the links below: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/after/reconsideration-eligibility#:~:text=The%20August%20Reconsideration%20Pool%20is%20open%20to%20UK,widening%20participation%20criteria%20%28A%2C%20B%20and%20C%20below%29.https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/after/application-decisions
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