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Applying to Oxford and Cambridge

Applying to Oxford and Cambridge. What we have to offer. Superb facilities and unparalleled levels of student support Top-rated teaching by top-rated lecturers Unique system featuring extensive small group teaching Challenging, stimulating courses. What are we looking for?.

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Applying to Oxford and Cambridge

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  1. Applying to Oxford and Cambridge

  2. What we have to offer • Superb facilities and unparalleled levels of student support • Top-rated teaching by top-rated lecturers • Unique system featuring extensive small group teaching • Challenging, stimulating courses

  3. What are we looking for? • Are you academically able? • Does Oxford and/or Cambridge offer a course you are passionate about? • Will you enjoy the challenging education Oxford and Cambridge offer? We are looking for the brightest and the best students regardless of background.

  4. The application process UCAS application (Cambridge Special Access Scheme) Complete online SAQ (Cambridge) Choose course and College Submit by 15 October Written work / tests Result of application Interview Choose ‘firm’ and ‘insurance’ choices Exam results/ confirmation Start university

  5. Role of the Universities Decide on course content Organise lectures, seminars, classes, practicals Set and mark examinations Award degrees Role of the Colleges Admit undergraduate students Organise tutorials (Oxford) / supervisions (Cambridge) Responsible for academic and pastoral care Provide accommodation and places to eat The Universities and the Colleges Collegiate universities:

  6. Choosing a College • 30 (Oxford) / 29 (Cambridge) Undergraduate Colleges • Differ in terms of: • Accommodation • Appearance • Facilities • Location • Size (number of students) • Research • Open application route

  7. Choosing a College

  8. Information used in selection We treat each applicant as an individual • Academic record (eg GCSEs, AS and A levels) • School or college reference • Personal statement • Submitted written work, where requested • Test results, where tests form part of our assessment • Performance at interview

  9. Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ) (Cambridge only) • Used to collect information not on the UCAS application • Ensures consistent information about all our applicants • Completed online, in multiple sessions if you want

  10. Admissions tests • Oxford • BMAT / UKCAT • LNAT • TSA • Maths Aptitude Test (also for Computer Science) • ELAT • History Aptitude Test (HAT) • Physics Aptitude Test (PAT) • Tests at interview for some subjects Cambridge • Bio-Medical Admissions Test (BMAT) • Cambridge Law Test • Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) • College tests

  11. Interviews • 1, 2 or 3 interviews, each lasting 20-45 minutes • Conducted by lecturers and are predominantly academic and subject-focused • Discussion based and intellectually challenging • Interviews in Action film (Cambridge website) and various podcasts (Oxford website) available

  12. What are the interviewers looking for? • Your academic ability and potential to thrive in the teaching environment we provide • Your self-motivation, commitment and passion for your chosen subject • Your ability to think independently and critically No trick questions!

  13. After the interview Several possibilities: • Successful application • Unsuccessful application • Application placed in the ‘pool’ (Cambridge)

  14. Welfare and support • Academic • Pastoral • Cambridge Bursary Scheme and Oxford Opportunity Bursaries • Students supporting students • University Counselling Services • Disability Advisory Service (Oxford) / Disability Resource Centre (Cambridge)

  15. Oxford and Cambridge Bursaries (UK students)

  16. Finding out more • Ask questions today • Undergraduate Prospectuses • University websites • Contact the Oxford Admissions Information Centre, Cambridge Admissions Office or any College admissions office

  17. www.admissions.ox.ac.uk www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/

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