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Preparing for Oxbridge Interviews
To prepare for an Oxbridge interview, focus on mastering your subject knowledge and developing critical thinking by engaging with...
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How to Talk about Yourself at an Oxbridge Interview
In an Oxbridge interview, it's essential to present yourself confidently yet humbly. Focus on academic interests, key achievements, and...
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Validating Your Subject Passion at an Oxbridge Interview
To validate your passion for a subject at an Oxbridge interview, demonstrate deep knowledge by discussing specific concepts, theories, or...
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A Step-by-Step Approach for Oxbridge Subject-Interviews
In an Oxbridge interview, use a step-by-step approach by first carefully listening to the question and identifying its key elements...
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Oxbridge Subject-Specific Interviews
For Oxbridge subject-specific interviews, focus on demonstrating your deep understanding and passion for the subject by discussing...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Teaching Systems in Oxford and Cambridge
Both Oxford and Cambridge adopt the traditional lecture-based approach to teaching core subject materials, typically 6-12 hours of...
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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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
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Extra- or Super-Curricular Activities
Super-curricular activities are extra-curricular activities which are taken on top of the standard school curriculum to demonstrate one’s...
Dec 3, 20221 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Which Oxbridge college?
Any student at Oxbridge has to belong to a college, but it is the university and not the college which awards the degrees. There are a...
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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