Written Work Explained

🎙️ New Podcast Alert! Several subjects at Cambridge require you to submit 'Written Work' as part of your application. Marcus and Siam go through everything you need to know about your written work submissions, providing helpful advice, and going through how written work is assessed when choosing who to give offers to. Timestamps can be found below. 00:45 What is written work? 02:15 Do all colleges require you to submit written work?03:00 List of subjects for which Trinity Hall requires written work in the 2024/2025 application year 04:50 What to do if the subject you’re applying for is different from the A Levels you’re taking? 06:30 Can students applying post-A Level submit a more recent essay for their written work? 07:45 What are academics assessing when they review your written work? 10:00 What is being assessed for written work in the English undergraduate course? 13:30 How to use exam specifications to improve your understanding 18:00 Essay writing advice: defining any terms and noting any assumptions made 22:30 What is a portfolio? (for students applying for Architecture or Design) 25:00 Modern and Medieval Languages written work explained 26:00 How your written work can come up during your interview 30:00 Written work for Music explained 32:00 Submitted written work should be marked by a teacher 34:00 How is written work used when deciding who to offer places to?