Charles P.

• University of Cambridge, classics
• Cambridge

Current student at Trinity Hall. Finished second year with strong 2:1 grades in both years. Passionate about the whole Cambridge experience including extracurriculars - it's so much more than just exams!

            The most important aspect of Cambridge education is independent thought. Being able to give an answer that you can explain convincingly is crucial, especially in a subject with fewer right or wrong answers like Classics. Knowledge of language is important and can be set as work between sessions, but is not something that requires active tuition; much more important is to draw out a perspective and an analytical understanding of the literature.

            Limited paid tuition, lots of informal helping friends and family friends in passing GCSEs and A levels.

            Cambridge Ancient Literature Society member. Unsurprising as a classicist!  Debates, lectures and parties at the Union.  Chief passion is my college rowing club, where I spent the last year as captain.  A healthy social life and interests as a rounded person are important factors for discriminating between the many intelligent applicants to Oxbridge, and help to keep you sane once you're here.