Welcome
It is easy to get the wrong impression about life at Cambridge. From listening to certain people's views, searching the web, or reading certain newspaper articles, there are many outdated myths which can dissuade prospective students from putting in an application or accepting an offer. We have tried to address some of these below in order to show you that Cambridge is in no sense an "exclusive club". If you have any doubts or worries which aren't addressed here, please don't hesitate to contact us
This page attempts to answer some of the questions that seem to come up time and time again at Open Days and Access events. Please do get in touch if your question isn't answered here!
The collegiate system can be very confusing and choosing a college may seem like a tough decision. General college life may be much the same from college to college, but each has its unique selling points. Some make the decision based on how far they’ll have to walk to lectures and how close the shops and night clubs are. But, don’t let the decision take over your thoughts for too long–whichever college you choose, you will firmly believe is the best within a week of being there!
This section of the JCR website has been written by students with the aim of giving you an insight into what life is truly like as an undergraduate at Corpus. Use the Applicants menu to find: information about the admissions process, FAQs regarding applications to Cambridge, a few details about what makes Corpus special as a college, a page which disproves myths and misconceptions about studying at Cambridge, and student profiles. We hope that our informal guide will mean you can be rid of any niggling doubts and be inspired to put in a competitive application!
You will find an Alternative Prospectus for Corpus, written by our own undergraduates, in the Applicants menu. You may also find the following links useful:
The university’s undergraduate prospectus (Corpus can be found on page 4)
We hope you find this section informative. Should you still have questions of any kind about the admissions process, our JCR Academic and Access Officer will be very happy to help if you email them here.
Useful links
Corpus' official webpage for information on admissions
The Corpus Admissions Facebook page
JCR Academic and Access Officer email