Successful Admission: CATS Cambridge – A-Level Program (2 Years)
Why The Academic Advisor Team Recommended This Option:
- High Academic Performance: CATS Cambridge has over 35 years of experience preparing students for top university admissions. The school is proud of its 71% A*/A grades achieved by students in 2023, with 91% of confirmed offers coming from top-50 UK universities.
- Admissions to Russell Group: An important indicator of success is that CATS Cambridge students were accepted to 23 out of 24 Russell Group universities, including some of the most prestigious institutions known for their architecture programs.
- Comprehensive Support: To help students transition to university, the school offers full support throughout the application process, including preparing students for interviews and creating strong application packages.
- Key Professions Program: For students aiming for competitive fields, CATS Cambridge offers personalized support through the “Key Professions” program, which includes university-level presentations, work experience, exam preparation, and interview practice.
- Oxbridge Support: Students applying to Oxford and Cambridge universities receive tailored support, including mock interviews and additional higher education sessions, which are particularly valuable for architecture students aiming to enter these prestigious institutions.
- State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: The campus meets the highest standards, providing the best conditions for learning and student development, including on-campus accommodation and modern academic facilities that foster academic success.
- Extracurricular Opportunities: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including those related to art and design, which can complement architectural studies and strengthen a student’s university application.
- Location: Cambridge, known for its historic university and picturesque architecture, is an ideal environment for boarding school students. As a student city, Cambridge offers numerous opportunities and advantages for young people studying away from home, including academic events, lectures, seminars, and conferences that expand students’ academic horizons. The city is filled with inspiring atmosphere thanks to students and professors who frequent its cafés, parks, and libraries.
Full Support from The Academic Advisor:
Our student has been passionate about architecture from a young age and dreamed of attending a top architectural school, such as those at the University of Manchester, Sheffield, or UCL. Gaining entry to such competitive programs at highly ranked universities required a full A-level program. With the family already having experience with their older son studying in the UK, they wanted to choose a boarding school that specialized in preparing students for creative and architectural disciplines, helping to develop skills and create a strong portfolio. The additional preferences were: a good mix of nationalities, a cozy and safe city, and the opportunity to continue extracurricular activities.
After comparing and analyzing several boarding schools, we recommended CATS Cambridge, and this was the best option for our student. We began working on the application in late October and received the offer in early December.