This paper provides an assessment of the relationship between the attainment of A* grades in GCE A-levels and Tripos performance. It builds on previous work, which demonstrated a clear positive relationship between the total number of A* grades attained at A-level, and performance in first year Tripos examinations.
ANOVA on A*s at A-level and Tripos performance
Researcher: Dr Catherine Sumnall, Research Officer, Cambridge Admissions Office
UMS performance and the eventual HE destination of Cambridge applicants
Researcher: Dr Catherine Sumnall, Research Officer, Cambridge Admissions Office
This paper tests three hypotheses:
- If the UMS attainment of applicants made an offer of a place at Cambridge is significantly higher than those not made the offer of a place, and,
- Whether this relationship is consistent across all Tripos subjects for which students are admitted, and,
- How far differentiation in UMS attainment is consistent across the sector, inasmuch as whether Cambridge applicants with the highest attainment tend to attend the more selective universities
The link between IB performance and success at Cambridge
Researcher: Dr Geoff Parks Senior Tutor, Jesus College
This study - Academic Performance of International Baccalaureate Students at Cambridge - examined the relationships between students' prior attainment in the IB and results achieved in Cambridge examinations, and showed that strong performance in the International Baccalaureate predicted success at Cambridge. Specifically, it found that two 7s in Higher Level subjects and overall scores of 39 or more for Science courses and of 42 or more for Arts and Social Sciences courses predicted a better-than-average likelihood of obtaining a II.1 or a First at Cambridge.
A* at A Level as a Predictor of Tripos Performance: An initial analysis
Researcher: Dr Peter Chetwynd - Cambridge Admissions Office
This paper explored the interrelationship between achieved A* grades at A Level and University of Cambridge formal examination ('Tripos') performance at the end of students' first year of study in 2011. We believe that this was the first examination of the utility of A* as an indicator of potential for academic success at any university to have been made public.
Please note: This research has been placed into our Research Archive because it relies upon data from some time ago (2011).
UK State-Sector Undergraduate Admissions to Cambridge: What is an Achievable Target?
Researcher: Richard Partington - Chair of Admissions Research Working Party
In the context of the University of Cambridge being required to establish a number of access milestones (or targets) as part of its Access Agreement with the Office For Fair Access (OFFA), this 2011 study examined the performance of state-sector students in 2010, and considered what proportion of state-sector admissions the University could realistically achieve.
Please note: This research has been placed into our Research Archive because it relies upon data from some time ago (2010).