Read the invitation carefully
We use the course, college instructions and submitted material to shape preparation. Interview format and any preparation tasks should come from your own college correspondence.
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Cambridge interview preparation with subject specialists.
Cambridge mock interviews and one-to-one preparation for academic discussion, problem-solving and submitted work, tailored to your course and college arrangements.
Your preparation should reflect the course you have applied for and the instructions from your interviewing college. Aureus combines subject discussion, mock interviews and precise feedback to help you explain ideas, work through difficulty and respond thoughtfully to academic challenge.
Designed for
Where this programme creates the most value.
- Cambridge applicants preparing for academic interviews
- Applicants who need to discuss submitted written work or reading
- Maths and science candidates developing spoken problem-solving
- International students preparing across school systems and time zones
Programme components
What is included.
Humanities and social sciences
Develop an argument from evidence, distinguish competing interpretations and test a conclusion against an objection. Revisit your reading with a view to what you actually think about it.
Mathematics and sciences
Work through unfamiliar problems aloud. Explain each step, identify missing information and use prompts to make progress without concealing uncertainty.
Realistic mock discussion
Practise sustained academic conversation and review the substance afterwards: where the reasoning worked, where it broke down and what to change before the next attempt.
Method
How the programme moves.
Review
Share the course, invitation and submitted application materials.
Discuss
Use a diagnostic conversation to identify the most important preparation needs.
Develop
Build subject-specific practice around those needs, with feedback and independent work.
Rehearse the format
Prepare for the online or in-person arrangements specified by your college.
Official sources
Use the official guidance.
The relevant university, college or application provider remains definitive for requirements, deadlines and format.
Programme questions
Before you decide.
01Are Cambridge interviews online or in person?+
Cambridge’s preparation guidance covers both online and in-person interviews. Follow the arrangements in your college invitation rather than assuming every college uses the same format.
02What should I revise for a Cambridge interview?+
Revisit your personal statement and submitted work, explore your subject beyond school and practise explaining your thinking. Science and mathematics candidates should also practise showing their working.
03Do you offer mock interviews without full admissions counselling?+
Yes. Interview-only support is available. We first establish the subject, current preparation and time remaining so the work has a clear purpose.
04How many mocks should I do?+
There is no universal number. The useful measure is whether you can apply feedback to a new discussion. We recommend the sequence after understanding your starting point.
Before your next step
Prepare for the conversation, not a script.
Start with the course, your submitted application and the time available. Our guide explains how to turn reading, problem-solving and mock feedback into more useful preparation.
Read the preparation guideSpeak directly with Aureus
Tell us your course and interview date.
Share your subject, current preparation and any invitation. We will recommend a focused starting point and confirm specialist availability.