Hey guys, thought I'd share the story of my admissions interviews for Cambridge uni! Good luck to everyone who has an interview coming up (whether it's for Oxbridge, another uni, or even for a job!). I know they can be nerve-wracking but try to stay calm, have confidence in yourself and showcase what you can do! Getting an interview is an achievement in itself so be proud of yourself and enjoy the opportunity to discuss and explore the subject you're interested in with a top academic. P.S. be sure to let me know how you get on :)

@bookraccoon

5 жыл бұрын

PaigeY Mhm... I just can’t wait to have to interview for Uni someday! Luckily, that’s in 2023 so I’m good! (Yes, I calculated when I’m going to have academic events, don’t judge me. Hopefully the fact that 21 is my lucky number and I’m doing my GCSEs in 2021 helps lol 😂)

@thandanaing297

5 жыл бұрын

How did you manage/control your mindset as you waited for the offer?

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Melon Thanda I’m probs not the best person to ask since I’m always that person who is stressing over exams/results 😂 but as hard as it is, I just tried to push it to the back of my mind and enjoy my Christmas holiday - there’s nothing more you can do now so no point overthinking it! I’d advise just keeping yourself busy 😊

@tvarapatel8328

4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell how to prepare for your subject ? You are my idol . Love you paige . You are awesome.

@adamafzal5195

3 жыл бұрын

@@bookraccoon guess your lucky number didn't work because the GCSEs are cancelled now

Favorite acid? Mine is DNA. Never go anywhere without some.

@bigruss8103

4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@alexbarnett6488

4 жыл бұрын

stop pushing your deoxygenation on me, RNA all the way

@alexbarnett6488

4 жыл бұрын

Liz Johnson ;)))

@alexbarnett6488

3 жыл бұрын

‌ neurodegenerative diseases aren’t cool, stop with your propaganda

I wouldn’t even know how to answer “what’s your favourite acid?” 😂

@Wild4lon

5 жыл бұрын

Just make some bs up about formic acid because its name is derived from Latin

@MM-il7tl

5 жыл бұрын

LSD

@thandanaing297

5 жыл бұрын

of course, it's benzoic acid for me

@harrys2181

5 жыл бұрын

Prussic (HCN) is the obvious one because a load of characters in literature kill themselves by drinking it.

@charlottehiggs698

5 жыл бұрын

Here lies the bones of Samuel Jones, who'll never breathe no more, for what he thought was H2O was H2SO4.That made sulphuric acid my favourite acid.

I've noticed that at my university the over confident and "know it all out spoken " students tend to do worse than is expected of them . I anticipate low on my tests and actually do better than is expected lol . being humble is always a good thing . I'm from the Caribbean BTW.

@ghostnorth5908

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@rsidharth1903

Жыл бұрын

facts

Paige just casually throwing shade over Holiday Inn Hotel ♥️😂 loved the video!

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

I mean I won’t be staying there again 😂

@finakim1121

5 жыл бұрын

I would never go there after watching this

I applied to Cambridge last October and had my interview last December (bio natsci at Homerton). I completely bottled a probability question on my biology interview. Very embarrassing as I do further maths so I should be able to do maths problems... my interviewer told me my method was correct but I’d made some mistakes. I was convinced that I hadn’t been memorable or outstanding enough on either interview, but I was offered a place! It really is impossible to judge how well you’ve done on those interviews.

@rsidharth1903

Жыл бұрын

thats awesome man!

Wow, this is intense. I'm an American student, and the admissions process for university is way less stressful than this. I remember freaking out a lot during that time, and it was so easy in hindsight (especially compared to this). Props to you!

Thank you for this, Paige! You're a very good story teller ^^ Some thoughts about your last remark on confidence - you're right in that it doesn't determine whether you did well (especially because it's about being teachable and not perfect), but I also think that we (particularly girls) tend to automatically undermine ourselves so as not to feel too disappointed afterwards (or because it's expected socially and we somehow feel we'll be more successful for it in the end?). So to anyone who has an interview coming up, don't put yourself down by trying to depict whatever you did wrong during the interview - your application is reviewed holistically AND like Paige here you'll probably have done better than you think. Good luck to everyone, congratulations for all of your interviews!

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

YES totally agree with this!

I feel like everyone's second interview feels better than the first! I had interviews for MML at Trinity and my Russian one was so much better than my French one, not necessarily because I'm better at Russian but I think I was just used to the format by the second one and it made me feel more comfortable. I'm just super nervous for the 14th now aaaa 😫

Thanks so much! got my interview for biology at oxford and i’m currently shitting it so this really helps me know what to expect 💖

What timing! Thanks Paige! I have an interview in December for TRPR ❤️❤️❤️

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck!! 🍀

I love your videos so much Paige- they keep me motivated throughout the week and I work so much better with the hope of going to Cambridge Uni like you!! xo

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Keep working hard and I’m sure you’ll be successful whatever you do 😊

@rosewood947

5 жыл бұрын

PaigeY omg tysm! ❤️

Yes Paige. I love you so much. This is so interesting and you have worked so hard so you deserved to get in last year 💗💖

Remember watching this very stressfully before my interview. I got an offer so thanks for the help!

Thank you so much Paige! I’ve been waiting so long for you to do a video and it definitely helped (but I’m still so nervous!). I’ve been invited for an interview at Jesus College on the 3rd of December so hopefully I’ll see you there😅

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh GOOD LUCK! And don’t be nervous (although I know it’s easier said than done!), all you can do is give it your best attempt and treat it as a fun discussion about your subject with a top academic 😄 your interviewers will want you to succeed as much as you do!

You are inspirational Paige👏Love witnessing your hard work and dedication!

Ahh perfect timing Paige!! I have an interview at Trinity Hall on the 6th of December so this is extremely helpful thank you :) xx

@ladduthegoldenlab4165

2 жыл бұрын

did you get in?

Dear Paige, I will have my bio Natsci interviews at Selwyn College tomorrow. Your videos really give me strength!! Wish me good luck.

I have an interview on the 7th of December at Churchill college Cambridge. So nervous... wish me luck!!

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck! They’re not that scary don’t worry 😄

@cloud34

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I hope you do well!

@user-rn8uo8hi9s

5 жыл бұрын

@Light Imagay good luck to you too!

@gabrielacallaghan-gaitan3963

5 жыл бұрын

i have one on the same day at st catharine's!!

@genericyoutubehandle.

5 жыл бұрын

I WANNA SEE HOW YALL ARE DOING

Paige you are the most inspiring person I know. Love you so much 😍😘😍

You are my favorite school blogger! You gave me the motivation to learn! I changed

Girl I have enjoyed every bit of your interview story I am in my forties and its impactful life lesson. From the hotel night, not feeling well to that impressive friend you met on the corridors it's sound like it was going to be a disaster. Congratulations, all the best.👏🙌👍🙏

Well done! I really hope I can go to Cambridge in the future to study English! Seeing how much you love your subject is so inspiring and you are so motivated. 😊

Thanks for posting this because I have my interview in two weeks and I'm terrifed! X

@teddng1828

5 жыл бұрын

First person to tell you this, "GOOD LUCK!!! You can do this!" ☺✊

@danih6191

5 жыл бұрын

thanks- its appreciated@@teddng1828

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

No problem! And I promise you the interviews aren’t that scary - I was actually chatting to one of the interviewers last week who wanted to know how they could make the interviews less nerve-wracking for applicants. All you can do is relax and do your best, and see it as a good opportunity to discuss and explore your subject with an academic. Best of luck 😊

@danih6191

5 жыл бұрын

@@PaigeY Thank you! (For calming me down and the good luck😄)

@ailbhenoonan819

5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! It's all so exciting! 😊

Bonding over interviews is the best medicine for nerves and you can get a new friend too! :) those signs wouldn't stop me either, glad you helped that girl through that even despite the rules

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah deffo, everyone’s in the same boat!

So happy that you made that video !

Thank you so much for sharing your experience Paige TT I will be having an interview in Cambridge next week and this helps me a lot :) I really don't know how many expectations and confidence should I have on myself lol But anyway thank you so much! Hope you're doing great in Cambridge!

I’m so happy I’ve found your channel! You are such a fun person to watch and I love all your videos💓💓

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊💙

Great video Paige! I have an interview for Chemistry at Oxford coming up so perfect timing !! Xx

Being nervous for a whole day... Thank youuuuuu Paige! Wish me luck💘

I think it's also important to remember that your interview is not the biggest factor of whether you'll get admitted or not. They look at everything about you, so even if the interview goes supposedly bad you can still hope that other parts of your application will pull you through

Just came across this, I have my interview at Pembroke next week, watching this really helped!!!

@MontageMania

4 жыл бұрын

Did you get in or are you at McDonald's

This is a great video Paige :) My interviews in unis are probably after a year but I'm already nervous 😅 Also could you make a tips video about Personal Statements?

So happy for you. It seems like you have a great dad

Thank you so much for the advice Paige! 💞♥️ Btw I loved the video!!

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu!

Paige! I love your Videos! They inspire me to study more and harder:) Greetings from cold Germany :)

Talking about getting a good night’s rest before the interview... my interview is tomorrow, so it’s probably best I try to get to sleep now! (If I can with all sorts running through my mind) :) Thanks for the advice!

LMAO. So interesting to hear your story after I screwed up my Cam interview yesterday and I can't help laughing. And you got such an amazing personality.

@headlinerkth

2 жыл бұрын

omg me, I fucked up mine today and looking for reassurance online

@pianotiles4472

2 жыл бұрын

@@headlinerkth hahah howd it go

everybody was/is so concerned about what to wear to interview and I wore a hoodie and jeans to my interview 😂

Perfect timing go Paige! Got an interview at Emmanuel week after next for geography! Thanks for all the tips and good luck to everyone!! 🎉❤️

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@alicemount6988

5 жыл бұрын

PaigeY thank you!!! Xx

@rsidharth1903

Жыл бұрын

@@alicemount6988 how did it go??

Can you do a video about how to get over failure and stress of the exams?? I love your videos so much👍🏻💖💖

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Yes thanks for the suggestion!

Amazing timing! I've got a maths interview at Jesus on December 5th. Thanks!

@anamclernon5608

5 жыл бұрын

Jacob Skarby Good luck!! I’d love to study maths at cambridge one day.

Great storytelling~ that was so interesting considering Id just had my biochem interview haha

Gonna attend an interview at Jesus on 4 Dec !! Your advices are so helpful!! Thank you !!! xoxo

Just what I needed😂😂 natural science interview in two weeks!!!

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Omg good luck!

my favorite youtuber~

You are a very good story teller ☺️

You inspire me, i should thank you , so ,,thank you!"

I'm past the age of uni but this was really interesting! Thanks for sharing. x

Thanks for the video!! Really useful! I have my Cambridge interview in 3 weeks 😬

@OllysGaming777

3 жыл бұрын

hello S Fun Fact: I failed my interview and am now in a depressive cycle at the University of Surrey :D but thanks anyways

Thanks so much for this! Currently preparing for my own interviews so this is really helpful :))

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Best of luck with your interviews 😊

I was just thinking about why Paige hasn’t made a video on her interview experience and here she is ready with it! Haha x

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Thought it was about time I shared haha!

@alifawad5587

5 жыл бұрын

@@PaigeY Can I add you on skype and ask some personal questions? I love all your videos. BTW are you related to chimpanzees at all?

@alifawad5587

5 жыл бұрын

ME TOO!! #abouttimepaige!

@alifawad5587

5 жыл бұрын

lol

Yassss Paige love your vids

Anyone else binge watching videos like this the day before their interviews oops? Ngl find them quite reassuring :)

Thank you Paige😘💜💜very helpful and I love your videos😍I am from germany btw✌

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

my interview is on the 9th for HSPS! feeling stressed but I’m just going to take it how it comes and forget about it until January. I know how competitive the course is so I’m not building my hopes up but I’m still going to try my best, I wasn’t expecting an interview so honestly getting this far is good enough for me.. I’m the first person out of 14 applicants for HSPS in my school’s history to get an interview (we don’t usually get good grades lmao) so I’m proud of myself for at least getting to this point

@mahnoorraza3150

4 жыл бұрын

Hii!! I have an interview for HSPS on the 6th and I'm stressed as heck too haha. What college did you apply to?

@ellie-ng6nr

4 жыл бұрын

Mahnoor Raza gonville and cauis! Where did you apply? :)

@t.o1823

4 жыл бұрын

Maddd, I just had one for HSPS today too. Best of luck!

So good to get to hear your own interview experience! I’ll be having my interviews at Jesus in two weeks time- tbh I’m both excited and nervous... 🙃🤞🏼Paige, do you have any recommendations on what to visit whilst at Cambridge? (I mean, I’m flying there from Spain so I’d like to get to know a bit more the city 😄)

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your interviews! As for stuff to do in Cambridge, I’d suggest just having a wander round the town centre, maybe a walk along the river. People say the Fitzwilliam Museum and Botanical Garden are both very good but can’t say I’ve been to either! (I need more time to explore Cambridge myself outside of term time haha)

It was very interesting. You are always so entertaining!

A very good experience elaboration. Good job on the video Paige!! (Btw any tips or advices before semester exams? I feel super stressed out with only a week left to go😰)

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Best of luck in your exams, try and stay calm and stay focused in this final week, soon you’ll have finished the semester and you can celebrate!

Love your dramatic tone, so witty hahah.

Thank you this has been really helpful! I’ve been invited to interview for Mathematics at Christ’s on the 4th 🎉🤞

I have an interview at St. John’s for HSPS on the 12th... argh!😂😩💕x

@laurenho1257

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck, Kamila! I wish you all the best. My daughter has her Medicine interview at Homerton the same day! 😱

@kamilafayzieva3030

4 жыл бұрын

lauren ho best of luck to her! My English teacher actually went to homerton! Wish her all the best!☺️

@gabrielbrouillette

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kamilia, I'm applying for the MPhil in HPSM and I'm so nervous. If you have any insights on the process, it would be really much appreciated!

@lawyerportal5226

4 жыл бұрын

How did it go? :)

this looks great!

This made me feel loads better

I'm sure it was an intense moment. Still glad you made it out alive though haha 👌😂

Thank you for this relaxing video! I'm having one myself in nine minutes also for natural science at Camrbidge.

@PaigeY

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you made it through! Being relaxed is the best way 😊

Thank you PaigeY! Great advice❤️. I applied for an MSc in Education at Oxford. Haven’t received an invitation for an interview yet. Was wondering if that means a rejection. Ouch!

I have a geography interview at Keble college on the 10th. I’m so nervous 😭

Got my interview for Engineering at Pembroke next week. Really nervous and excited.

@rebeccabeer3071

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck!! 🤗

@hamzadaudali6019

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck, hope all goes well

@martysam2952

5 жыл бұрын

How’d it go?

Love your videos, cheers from argnetina!!🇦🇷

a very useful video thanks! I've got an economics interview on the 5th of December 😬

@ivywang1013

5 жыл бұрын

how did it go ?

@sreejita9090

5 жыл бұрын

How did it go

Ethanoic acid for the win 👊

@nimisha6584

5 жыл бұрын

Vinegar is the best!

splendid story ,thank you

I got here really early.

Oh my goodness anyone wanting to know what a Cambridge university interview is like head on to their website and check em out.. you will literally squeal!

I have my natsci interview in two weeks and I’m absolutely dreading it, also realising I’ve told them about me doing AS Further Maths and I swear I’ve forgotten all the content already cause I’m not continuing it to A-Level 😬

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!! And I wouldn’t worry too much, I’m sure there will be other people in the same boat as you with regards to further maths AS. Try not to stress and go smash it 😄🍀

You are a great storyteller! This was very entertaining - although I'm sure it wasn't for you at the time :)

I dont have an interview YET. But I really want to study at the Cambridge Uni.

PAIGE I love you I needed this Have an interview for phys natsci in a few weeks' time and BOI am I bricking it

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Good luckkk! Stay calm, you got this!

Omg , early squad 💗#paigey

Thank you Paige! I have an interview for maths at Trinity College in less than 2 weeks, this helps so much!

@abc23123

5 жыл бұрын

Beatrice Codd he just said maths...

@FaultyLifts

5 жыл бұрын

@Beatrice Codd Yeah it's for maths. You at trinity as well?

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@FaultyLifts

5 жыл бұрын

@@PaigeY Thanks!

Oh god! I just wanted to ask you to make a video about this😂. I have it this December

You Re just amazing Paige

I've got an interview at Jesus in fifteen days or so and I'm so nervous 😂 Thanks, that was very helpful

@annali728

4 жыл бұрын

me2!! got an interview on the 9th of December at Jesus and I just got so so nervous by simply watching this video again which I watched a year ago! best of luck!

@Sarah-bz6nd

4 жыл бұрын

@@annali728 good luck for tomorrow! mines Tuesday and doing the exact same

@leonl9123

4 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@lucyhartwell2134

4 жыл бұрын

Leon L Mine went very well, I got an offer. Thanks for asking!

@adamwillett1982

3 жыл бұрын

Lucy Hartwell ik this is 3 months old now but congrats and what grades did u have btw

Cambridge go easy on you if they dont think you will get in so but will really push you if you have a good chance, so if it went terrible, it is actually a good sign.

Can you do a video about what to do after failing an exam? 😔

I love your videos as always!! I was wondering, why aren't you in your cambridge room in this video? Was it done before or are you already on break? Keep going! xx

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

I anticipated that the term would get veeery busy and filmed this video in advance haha! (And I was right, this term has been so hectic 😂) Only one more week to go until the Christmas holiday though! 💪

cheers for this! my interview at Jesus is on December 3rd I'm so nervous

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@robynbriggs29

5 жыл бұрын

Emily Copley me too!!! Which subject? X

@user-ct4mw5yw4g

5 жыл бұрын

@@robynbriggs29 MML, German and French! What about you? X

Hi Paige! I'm Yuanjun Chai. I'm applying for MPhil in ACS(Advanced Computer Science) of Cambridge. And I get the reference from my supervisor. I hope my interview would be as smooth as you! Wish me luck!!

@oneandonlyflow

5 жыл бұрын

Nice. How did it go?

I'm kinda 5 years away from uni, but I'm just obsessed with Cambridge and I hope I'll study there one day! Wish me luck

@Sedgehun

2 жыл бұрын

In 5 years, come back to this comment and tell us what happened! Best of luck to you, mate! :)

@renadnasr7091

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sedgehun I will some day and thank you.

@Sedgehun

2 жыл бұрын

@@renadnasr7091 Of course! ^^ I’m applying to Cambridge right now as we speak, I am 19 and I am very enthusiastic about learning amongst bright minds in an area with so much history, diving so deep into my subjects!

@renadnasr7091

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sedgehun These words are so mind opening and truly show how ecstatic you are about the whole thing. Best of luck for you! Where are you from btw?

@Sedgehun

2 жыл бұрын

@@renadnasr7091 I appreciate that! :) I'm from Hungary and studied here my whole life, but for University, I'm thinking of exploring the world a bit further, if I can!

how’d I get there when I live in a whole another country?? I mean, do I have to? If I apply to more than one colleges and not only in the us (I literally don’t know anything)

This is great thank you! I've got an interview on 3rd December at Jesus :)

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck :)

@bluekate123

5 жыл бұрын

me too!!! what subject are you applying for?

@matildah3714

5 жыл бұрын

C.R. Well done! Psychology :) how about you? X

@bluekate123

5 жыл бұрын

Tilly H MML xx good luck you’ll be great!

@matildah3714

5 жыл бұрын

C.R. Ahh that’s so exciting, good luck to you too :)

Love you❤❤ from Philippines❤❤

Very helpful as I have an interview at Homerton for natsci in two weeks. Thanks!

@PaigeY

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Whats the point in them asking you loads of questions in the interview if you've already done a test to get onto the interview?

All the best dear, just wondering how much left to finish your study? And do you have a plan to complete higher studies?!

How would you suggest differentiating between the interviewer playing the devil’s advocate and the interviewer trying to guide you when you’ve gone wrong? Especially for humanities subjects

I have a natsci interview at jesus next week! nervous but very excited !!!!

@PaigeY

3 жыл бұрын

good luck! I was a bag of nerves haha but I promise it's not that scary!

Thanks for the help, have my interview on the 6th December

@gm836

5 жыл бұрын

Photon XD Same, Goodluck!

I still haven’t heard about an interview for psychology at Oxford, has anyone else heard?