Dr Eleanor David – Student Recruitment Officer & Lecturer in Italian

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Oxford

An international education

• Course/program that you find exciting

• Internationalised curriculum

• Degrees in the professions

• Value for money

• Students and staff from around the world

• World-wide partnerships

• Study Abroad (‘Visiting Students’ at Oxford)

• Travel opportunities

• Alumni at home and abroad

• Globally recognised degrees / Academic excellence

• Safe and secure academic environment

Why study in the UK?

Are you also looking at the US or Scotland?

England Scotland USA (Liberal Arts)

Apply to “Major” Possible “Major” Core curriculum

Year 1 Degree “Major” & 2-4 subjects Core curriculum

Year 2 Degree “Major” &2-4 subjects Declare “Major”

Declare Major

Year 3 Dissertation Honours Year Degree award: BA

Specialisation or Study Abroad

Major

Year 4 / exit qualification

Research project Degree awarded: MSc

Dissertation/ Research project Degree award: MA/BSc

Major

Degree award: BA

Could Oxford be for you?

Do we offer a course you would enjoy?

Would you find our teaching style engaging?

Are you predicted the right grades?

“The oldest university in the English-speaking world...

a leader in learning, teaching and research”

Oxford...

Over 130 nationalities

30+ International

leaders

4,000+ Alumni

Top 5 largest source of Oxford

students

Oxford Blues are the second

oldest university Ice Hockey

club in the world!

Rhodes Scholarships

Oxford... and Canada

Kermit the Frog

(Oxford Union 1994)

Mark Carney -

Governor, Bank of

England

William J Clinton –

U.S. President

Roland Michener -

Governor general of

Canada

Patrick Pichette -

CFO Google

Lester B Pearson

George

Stanley -

Canadian

Flag designer

Clarence

Campbell -

NHL

President

Robertson Davies

Novelist &

playwright

36,750 courses and 370 institutions available in the UK

Oxford offers 220 course combinations

Make sure your interests are covered in the courses

Courses at Oxford are:

– Academically focussed

– Challenging

– Selective

– Objective to make students think logically, laterally and independently

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Archaeology and Anthropology

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Biomedical Sciences

Chemistry

Classics

Computer Science

Earth Sciences

Economics and Management

Engineering Science

English Language and Literature

Experimental Psychology

Fine Art

Geography

History

History of Art

Human Sciences

Law

Materials Science

Mathematics

Medicine

Modern Languages

Music

Oriental Studies

Philosophy Politics & Economics

Physics

Theology & Religion

We also offer some specific joint honours degrees

Courses at Oxford

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Course versus career Which course did these graduates study at

Oxford? • Political Reporter, BBC • Graduate entry medic • Audit Associate • Associate Consultant, McKinsey & Company • Police Officer, Metropolitan Police • Managing Director, Independent Film Production Agency • Innovation Consultant, Happen • Publishing Rights specialist, Hachette

A – English Language & Literature B - Economics & Management C – Law

Tutorial

Tutorials

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“As a student you are a member of the University,

a Department and a College”

Facilities include:

Accommodation

Common Room

Library

Computing

Dining Hall

Sports

Bar

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Think about:

Subjects offered

Number of students

Location

Specific facilities

Appearance

There are 30 undergraduate colleges to choose from-

or you can make an Open Application

College ‘Mini campus’ – primary academic and social community

Around 100 people in each year, studying most subjects

University Over 12,000 undergraduate students

Hundreds of clubs and societies, covering all interests!

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Oxford City

Over 30,000 full-time students in a

vibrant city

Students make up 24% of adult

population in Oxford

Well located on all travel networks

London – 1 hr

London Heathrow – 1 hr 30 mins

London Gatwick – 2 hrs

Birmingham International – 1 hr

Beautiful city with lots of open

green spaces

Restaurants, clubs, bars,

theatres, cinemas

Tuition fees

- $26,400-$38,400 CAD per annum (depending on subject studied)

College fees - $12,100 CAD per annum

Living costs - $16,500 CAD per annum

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A level AAA / A*AA / A*A*A

International Bacc. 38 / 39 / 40 with 6/7 in higher level subjects –

departments now have specific offers so check the

website!

French Bacc. French Baccalauréat or Option Internationale du

Baccalauréat with an average score of at least 15

BCSSD 85% overall with 85% or higher in relevant subjects

Standardised Tests Reasoning Test with at least 1,400 in Critical Reading

and Mathematics, preferably also 700 or more in

Writing, combined score of at least 2,100

AND

Grade 5 in three or more Advanced Placement Tests in

appropriate subjects

OR

700 or better in three or more SAT Subject Tests in

appropriate subjects

Deals with applications to all UK universities UCAS Application - 15th October Deadline

- 5 university choices

- Blind application and non-ordered

- Personal Statement

Around 75% academic-focused

Reasons for choosing subject

- Teacher’s reference

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Admissions Service

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Prior academic achievement

Predicted grades

Personal Statement

Teacher’s reference

Pre-Interview tests

Written work

Written tests at interview

Interview

•Why do you want to

study this course?

•Current studies

•Outside reading

•I have watched/visited

Personal Statement

75%

Academic

25% Extra

Curricular

•Work Experience

•Future plans

•Extra-curricular

activities should focus

on transferable skills

Plan it first

Sell yourself

Check spelling

Check grammar

Be honest

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Personal Statement

Do Don’t

…Plan it carefully first …Start with ‘I’ve always wanted

to study…’

…Focus on academics, not

your extra-curriculars

…tell us we’re the best university

in the World!

…Be honest and sound natural …Give us a long anecdotal story

from your childhood

…Check spelling and grammar! …Re-use your admissions essay

for Canadian/US schools

…Proof read and get someone

else to proof read. Read it both

top to bottom and bottom to top!

…Use repetitive language

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“Tests stretch and challenge you. We want to see your potential.”

www.ox.ac.uk/tests

We might want to see some of your written work too!

• 90% of courses require a test

• Designed to stretch and challenge you

• Looking for potential

• Subject specific

• Practice is helpful preparation

% of applicants invited to interview days spent in Oxford interviews in 1+ colleges

academic tutors usually present minutes long on average pounds spent on food or accommodation

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70 2 / 3 1+

2 20 - 30 0

Academic ability and potential to

be successful

Self-motivation, commitment and

passion for the chosen course

Ability to think independently and

critically

Engagement with new ideas

The interview is designed to

emulate the tutorial system.

There are no trick questions and

it’s not the ‘final hurdle’

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• Genuine subject interest

• Good ‘fit’ between applicant and course

• Potential • Core knowledge and technical fluency

• Focus and determination

• Ability to learn independently

• Vocational commitment (where appropriate)

• Not considered for admission: • Sporting prowess

• Relations

• Donations

What do we look for?

Critical for application success

The four ‘R’s

• Right subject

• Excellent examination record

• Read and think – critically and analytically

• Embed your learning and revise

1 September- 15 October 2014: Submit application online at: www.ucas.com

Check if you need to REGISTER FOR A TEST!

5 November 2014: Sit a test if required by your subject

10 November 2014: Submit written work if required by your subject to the

college considering your application

Mid-end November 2014: Possible invitation to interview

Early-mid December 2014: Interview in Oxford or via Skype

Early January 2015: Outcome of application

By early May 2015: If you receive all your uni/college decisions by 31 March

you must reply via UCAS to any offers by this date

June/July 2015: Examination results/ Confirmation of place

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Questions?

Dr Eleanor David Student Recruitment Officer with responsibility for North America

eleanor.david@admin.ox.ac.uk

www.ox.ac.uk/study

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