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Applying to Oxford

Applying to Oxford. The tutorial system Colleges Challenging and stimulating courses World-class reputation for research and academic excellence Experienced, renowned tutors Extensive resources Supportive environment. What makes Oxford special?. Academic Life.

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Applying to Oxford

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  1. Applying to Oxford

  2. The tutorial system Colleges Challenging and stimulating courses World-class reputation for research and academic excellence Experienced, renowned tutors Extensive resources Supportive environment What makes Oxford special?

  3. Academic Life • Small-group teaching – tutorials/supervisions • Lectures, classes, practicals • Assessment – end of year examinations

  4. College life As a student you are a member of the University, a Department AND a College 30 undergraduate colleges; ‘Mini campus’ Facilities include: Bar Dining Hall Academic and support staff Common Room Accommodation Computing facilities Sports facilities Library

  5. Social Life • Sports • Drama • Music • Hundreds of clubs and societies! • Night life

  6. Careers In most subjects, Oxford graduates are in the top 5%-20% of earnings compared with graduates from that same subject from other universities Huge range of employment opportunities 90-100% employment rate straight from graduation General employment skills Connections with quality graduate employers OU Careers Service

  7. UCAS application (Cambridge Extenuating Circumstances Form)) Complete online SAQ (Cambridge) Submit by 15 October Choose course and College Written work / tests Result of application Interview Choose ‘firm’ and ‘insurance’ choices Start university Exam results/ confirmation

  8. Applying: Choosing a course • Oxford and Cambridge both offer a range of academic arts, science and social science subjects • Some courses vary: • Cambridge • Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic • Architecture • Education • Land Economy • Human, Social, and Political Sciences • Veterinary Medicine • Courses divided into ‘Parts’ • Oxford • PPE (Politics, Philosophy and • Economics) • Classical Archaeology and Ancient History • Earth Sciences • Fine Art • Czech, Polish, Turkish • Joint Honours degrees You cannot apply to both in the same year

  9. Applying: Entrance requirements • A Levels: AAA-A*A*A depending on subject. • 38-40 in the IB (6s / 7s in Higher level) • Specific subjects may be required for some courses • Purely academic criteria

  10. Open applications • Does it offer your course? • ‘Better’ or ‘Easier’? • More similarities than differences • You may like to consider… • …location • …age • …size • …accommodation • …kitchen/dining provision Applying: Choosing a college Each college has a website and an individual page in the university prospectus.

  11. Around 85% of Oxford applicants are now required to sit a pre-interview test • Check for your course at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/tests • Tests at interview for some subjects • Written work required for some subjects Applying: Tests and Written Work Remember to register

  12. Applicants invited to Oxford for 2 or 3 days • Often more than one interview • Normally with 2 academic tutors for 20-30 minutes • Cambridge ‘pool’ candidates Applying: Interview

  13. Mock Tutorial • Material • Intelligence and Interest • Potential • Benefit from this type of teaching- Don’t freeze Interviews (cont.) Check website for guidance on preparing

  14. Applying : What is considered? • Prior academic achievement • Predicted grades • Personal Statement • Teacher’s reference • Pre-Interview tests (where applicable) • Written work (where applicable) • Written tests at interview (where applicable) • Interview(s)

  15. Fee Reductions • Bursaries • Scholarships • Other discounts: College scholarships and prizes, availability of course materials, cheap transport, travel grants • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmvnmj7XrsI&list=PL7660E0CAC88AC436 Financial Help

  16. How to make the best application? • Read more and read it more critically • Engage with your subject outside of the classroom • Subject specific work experience • Look at the online test papers • Don’t fib in your personal statement • Have a discussion (or practice interview) with your teacher/parents/friends • Ensure your academic profile matches the entry requirements • Academic language • Research the course more thoroughly, so you know the approach Oxford has

  17. Come along to an Open Day June 2013

  18. Further Information • www.admissions.ox.ac.uk • UNIQ summer schools – www.ox.ac.uk/uniq • Target Schools • Prospectus and Alternative Prospectus • Ask questions now!

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