Music @ Corpus Christi, Cambridge in 2020

Interview format

x2 interviews

Interview content

pre-interview task; discussion of 20th century music

Best preparation

read around the subject; re-read personal statement

Final thoughts

Don't stress too much!

Remember this advice isn't official. There is no guarantee it will reflect your experience because university applications can change between years. Check the official Cambridge and Oxford websites for more accurate information on this year's application format and the required tests.

Also, someone else's experience may not reflect your own. Most interviews are more like conversations than tests and like, any conversation, they are quite interactive.

Interview Format

Test taken: None
Number of interviews: x2
Time between interviews: About an hour
Length of interviews: About 20 mins
Online interview: Yes

What happened in your interview? How did you feel?

I was given pre-interview tasks to complete, which then formed the basis of discussion. One topic which I remember being covered in my interview was questions on 20th century music. 

How did you prepare for your interviews?

I read around my subject a lot, and re-read my personal statement to make sure I was familiar with the content. 

What advice would you give to future applicants?

Don't stress too much if you can!