OXBRIDGE APPLICATION PROCESS SUMMARY AND RESOURCES Key stages

OXBRIDGE APPLICATION PROCESS SUMMARY AND RESOURCES

Key stages of your application 1. Choose a course: Check the specific details of what courses will cover 2. Choose a college: If you have no preference, make an 'open' application 3. UCAS application: The Oxbridge application deadline is earlier than the standard UCAS deadline, at 6 pm (GMT) on 15 October each year, regardless of whether it falls on a weekend. This is the same deadline date as for Medicine, Dentistry and Vet Science 4. University forms: You may be required to complete one or more additional forms (Cambridge only – SAQ) 5. University tests: For most subjects, additional tests will be required. They may take place prior to, or during your interview 6. Written work: You may be asked to submit some written work 7. Interview: If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview in December 8. Decision: You will know if you were successful by the end of January

Your Oxford or Cambridge application You must demonstrate how you have met the criteria such as the following in your application : 1. Academic ability and potential, 2. Skills and motivation to go beyond what’s required for your current studies. For example, evidence you can study independently, are willing to embrace new ideas, and can explore and discuss ideas and opinions in a logical and considered way. 3. Self-discipline is very important, as you’ll need to manage your time well.

Tips for applying Do: 1. Choose a course you are really passionate about 2. Read widely around your chosen subject. Tutors have often devoted their life to their subject and they want to teach students who share their enthusiasm 3. Practice talking about your subject and not just with your teachers and fellow students. Talking to non-experts is an excellent exercise as it gets you thinking in new ways and helps you to find new ways of expressing the concepts and issues involved Don’t: 1. Stretch the truth on your application form. Tutors may ask you about anything you include in your application, so make sure it's all correct 2. Spend too much time worrying about which college to apply to, that will just fall into place 3. Be disheartened. It's a competitive environment but the only way to guarantee you won’t be successful is to not try at all

Application guidance Each university provides full advice about the application process through these links. In addition, each college has its own website with relevant information. Cambridge https: //www. undergraduate. study. cam. ac. uk/applying Oxford http: //www. ox. ac. uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford

University Tests Admissions tests should be registered by the student through Mrs Overton by October 15 th. The date for test is Wednesday 4 th November at BVGS.

University Tests Here are the links for each university’s admission testing process. It is possible to drill into specific courses to see the requirements and find example papers. Cambridge https: //www. undergraduate. study. cam. ac. uk/applying/admission-assessments Oxford http: //www. ox. ac. uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/guide/admissions-tests Guidance from St Hilda’s College on taking Oxbridge admissions tests - https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=4 i. Tylb. WFQk Guidance from Keble College - Here is a link to Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing, which provides information on tests required by both Oxford and Cambridge - https: //www. admissionstesting. org/for-test-takers/

Admissions Interviews Here are the links for each university’s admission testing process. It is possible to drill into specific courses to see the requirements and find example papers. Cambridge https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=d. Uw. N 6 GI-0 EQ Preparing for interviews - https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=8 S 4 r. TLib. YQw Example Engineering interview - https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=f 3 l. Yd. O 0 XYL 4 Example Law interview - https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=np. Ecen. V-Y 08 Oxford http: //www. ox. ac. uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/guide/interviews Guidance from St Hilda’s College - https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Gjtn. Mnzp 3 vg Guidance from St Edmund Hall - https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Tw 66 m. Lgayc 0 Mock Modern Languages interview - https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=UCvx. FNYs. Mkg