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Be Explicit!
In your personal statement and interview, it's essential to be explicit and avoid assuming that the reader or interviewer has prior...
Jun 28, 20231 min read
Picking your University Subject for Oxbridge
When picking your subject for Oxbridge, it's important to choose a field you're genuinely passionate about, as the academic intensity...
May 2, 20231 min read
The Focus of your Oxbridge Application
The focus of your Oxbridge application should be on demonstrating your academic passion, intellectual curiosity, and readiness for...
May 2, 20231 min read
Strong and Concrete Oxbridge Personal Statement
A strong and concrete Oxbridge personal statement clearly highlights your passion for the subject through specific examples, such as...
May 2, 20231 min read
Acing your Oxbridge Personal Statement
To ace your Oxbridge personal statement, focus on showcasing your academic passion by providing specific examples of projects, readings,...
May 2, 20231 min read
What is required to study Chemistry at Oxford and Cambridge
Chemistry is a highly popular and versatile subject that leads to many career avenues in a number of science and technology sectors....
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Differences between Economics and Land Economy degrees at Cambridge
The Economics degree at the University of Cambridge focuses on the study of economic theories and their applications to various areas...
Jan 12, 20231 min read
Oxbridge undergraduate law courses for becoming barristers and solicitors in the UK
Barristers are legal professionals who specialise in advocacy and represent clients in court. In order to become a barrister in the UK,...
Jan 5, 20231 min read
Do students from independent schools stand better chances of getting into Oxford and Cambridge?
Both Oxford and Cambridge have made significant efforts in recent years to increase the socio-economic diversity of their student bodies...
Jan 3, 20231 min read
What goes on at Oxford outside your studies?
Without a doubt life at Oxbridge is demanding but students are highly encouraged to pursue hobbies and a healthy social life outside the...
Dec 22, 20221 min read
How to apply to a Cambridge if you are US student
Cambridge is one of the most elite institutions that one would hope to get into. For students in the US, the process of applying is very...
Dec 5, 20221 min read
What exactly is pooling?
Pooling in the Oxbridge sense is a system whereby good candidates are being re-allocated for consideration to a different college from...
Nov 25, 20221 min read
At-interview (not pre-interview) assessments
For 2023 entry, applicants to all Cambridge Colleges for the following courses are required to take a written assessment if shortlisted...
Sep 8, 20221 min read
Do A-level subject choices matter?
In one of UCAS latest reports ‘Where next?’ which highlights the impact of subject choice at school on students’ future pathways, it says...
Sep 1, 20221 min read
How do you apply to Cambridge as an affiliate student?
If you have already completed an undergraduate degree at another university and achieved the minimum entry requirements then you might be...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
UCAS academic references
As part of your UCAS application, you will need to submit one academic reference. An academic reference provides an informed and academic...
Jul 13, 20221 min read
What to include (or not to include) in your personal statement
Your personal statement is one of the most important aspects of your Oxbridge application which is aimed at explaining your academic...
Jun 16, 20221 min read
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