IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DECIDED ON A COURSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO STU...

If you have already decided on a course that you would like to study at university , or

we A

B

C (we)

recommend that you take a look at the course requirements first

D

Read the two passages carefully and choose the correct answer.

There is no age requirement for admission to Cambridge University, although the vast majority of

undergraduates are 18 years' or older when they come into residence. All applicants will need to

demonstrate that they have the maturity and personal skills to cope with university level study. A student

who will be over 21 on commencing a course is classified as a mature student.

In previous years, the University has had minimum entrance requirements for all applicants, known

as matriculation requirements. These included the need for a qualification in English, a language other

than English, and a mathematical or scientific subject. These requirements will be abolished from 2009

entry onwards.

Cambridge applicants are encouraged to study either four or five Advanced Subsidiary (AS) levels

in Year 12. Applicants taking four subjects will not be disadvantaged compared with those taking five

subjects. The university administration would normally expect A grades in subjects which are particularly

relevant to the course a student is applying for. More challenging offers may be set to ensure that an

applicant can cope with pressure and the demands of exams.

Advanced Extension Awards (AEAs) are based on A level subject criteria and require no additional

teaching or resources. They are designed to challenge the most able students and to provide

opportunities for students to show logical and critical thinking skills and a greater depth of understanding

than required at A level.