Classics (3 Years) @ Fitzwilliam, Cambridge in 2022

Interview format

Classics Admissions Assessment, 2x interviews

Interview content

Discussions on personal statement, translation, grammar and sources

Best preparation

Online super-curricular resources

Test preparation

Practice papers and grammar revision

Final thoughts

Practice talking about your ideas about things you are interested in

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: Classics Admissions Assessment
Number of interviews: 2
Time between interviews: A few hours
Length of interviews: 20-30 minutes
Online interview: Yes

What happened in your interview? How did you feel?

Discussing what I said in my personal statement, translation and grammar questions, sources questions. A relaxed conversation rather than a high-pressure test.

How did you prepare for your interviews?

Lectures, books, articles, courses — there’s loads online

If you took a test, how did you prepare?

Practice papers, go over grammar

What advice would you give to future applicants?

Be honest about your experience and knowledge. Talk through your thought process as much as possible. Practice talking about your ideas about things you are interested in. If possible, arrange a practice interview to encourage you to think on your feet.