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Applying to Oxford or Cambridge

Applying to Oxford or Cambridge. Alice Wilby Schools Liaison Officer St Peter’s College, Oxford. Should Y ou 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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Applying to Oxford or Cambridge

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  1. Applying to Oxford or Cambridge Alice Wilby Schools Liaison Officer St Peter’s College, Oxford

  2. 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!

  3. Entry Requirements Entry criteria are purely academic Must be predicted AAA/ A*AA/ A*A*A Academic ability + Potential = Offer? Evidence of past high academic achievement 1 in 5 applicants is offered a place For your chosen course

  4. The Application Process Choose Course and College UCAS application Submit by 15th October Written work / tests Result of application Interview Choose ‘firm’ and ‘insurance’ choices Start university Exam results/ confirmation

  5. Choosing a College

  6. 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

  7. What should you include? Information on your interests, motivation to study, and suitability for the course Motivation Suitability -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? -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? Interests -Focus on relevant academic interests -Give examples -Provide evidence of genuine academic interests -Be honest!

  8. Exploring your interests Why do you like the subject? What other achievements do you have? What evidence do you have that you like it?

  9. 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

  10. Interviews: Types of Questions SUBJECT-SPECIFIC INTERVIEW Discussion based on academic interests mentioned in personal statement Scientists: expect a specimen to discuss Assess knowledge and understanding of subject and flexibility of thought Discussion of submitted essays “Quirky” questions: apply existing knowledge to new situations Arts (especially languages): expect a text to discuss Model teaching session – it’s like having a mini tutorial Challenging questions relating to A-level courses Sciences: expect a problem sheet to work through

  11. 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)

  12. Preparing your Application... Start now! Do your research Focus on your subject Practice talking about your subject Get it checked

  13. More Information? www.admissions.ox.ac.uk www.ucas.com Ask teachers for advice Find us on Facebook – St Peter’s College Admissions Ask questions today – or email schools@spc.ox.ac.uk

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