The squash courts, a weights room and a dark room are on the College site, the sports fields are close by, and there is a boathouse on the river. Almost all candidates are interviewed, and conditional offers at the minimum level of two Advanced GCE passes at grade E may be made to preexamination candidates of outstanding achievement and promise. Candidates may be given short written exercises, to form the basis of discussion at interview. In some subjects including English, Geography and History, candidates might be asked to submit school essays. Prospective scientists, engineers and mathematicians can expect to be asked detailed questions on their subject, based on Advanced GCE material.
Students are welcome to defer entry for a year.
The College requires candidates to STEP papers only in Mathematics and Mathematics with Physics or Computer Science. Candidates who are taking examinations other than Advanced GCE are also welcomed. The best way to find out more about Fitzwilliam is to come to an Open Day and meet Directors of Studies and current undergraduates, get a feel of the buildings and enjoy a lunch in College. A special Open Day is held early in September for post-examination students considering an application for entry in October the following year. In addition, the Admissions Tutors are willing to receive staff and sixth formers in College at other times, and to visit them in their schools.