applying to oxford or cambridge alice wilby schools liaison officer st peter’s college, oxford
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Applying to Oxford or Cambridge
Alice WilbySchools Liaison Officer
St Peter’s College, Oxford
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Should You Apply?
Are you:
• Interested in a course we offer?
• Predicted the grades we require?
• Enthusiastic about studying your subject to a high
level?
• Willing to work hard?
Then Yes!
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Entry Requirements
Academic ability + Potential = Offer?
Entry criteria are purely academic
Must be predicted AAA/ A*AA/ A*A*A
Evidence of past high academic achievement
For your chosen course
1 in 5 applicants is offered a place
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The Application Process
UCAS application
Submit by 15th
October
Result of application
Choose ‘firm’ and ‘insurance’
choices
Exam results/ confirmation
Written work / tests
Start university
Interview
Choose Course and College
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Choosing a College
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The UCAS Form
• The main piece of information about you that tutors will see
• The same form goes to every university choice you make
• We don’t see which other universities/ courses you have applied for
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What should you include?
Information on your interests, motivation to study, and suitability for
the course
Interests
-Focus on relevant academic interests
-Give examples-Provide evidence
of genuine academic interests
-Be honest!
Motivation
-Why is this subject the one for you?
-Which aspects of the subject do you find most interesting?
-What evidence do you have of academic
motivation?
Suitability
-How have you developed skills
relevant to the course?-What evidence do you have of skills relevant to academic study?
-Can you demonstrate appropriate vocational
commitment?
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Exploring your interests
Why do you like the subject?
What evidence do you have that you like it?
What other achievements do you have?
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Interviews
• Interviews take place in the first 3 weeks of December
• Normally at least two interviews, each lasting 20 - 30 minutes
• Interviews are discussion-based and intellectually challenging
• Check the University websites for mock interview videos and more information
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Interviews: Types of Questions
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC INTERVIEWDiscussion based on academic interests
mentioned in personal
statement
Assess knowledge and understanding
of subject and flexibility of thought
“Quirky” questions: apply
existing knowledge to new situations
Arts (especially languages): expect
a text to discuss
Discussion of submitted
essays
Scientists: expect a specimen to discuss
Challenging questions
relating to A-level courses
Sciences: expect a problem sheet to
work through
Model teaching session – it’s like
having a mini tutorial
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What Tutors Look For
Academic Potential
Clear, flexible, analytical thought
Informed enthusiasm for the subject
Ability to assimilate new ideas or apply existing concepts to challenging new questions
Vocational/ professional commitment (where appropriate)
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Preparing your Application...
Start now!
Do your research
Focus on your subject
Practice talking about your subject
Get it checked
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More Information?
www.admissions.ox.ac.uk
www.ucas.com
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