I love this channel ! You are a great teacher, and guide - thank you ! anything above 10k is in the top 1-10% of UA-cam, we love ya - keep going ! thank you for your encouragement, as well :)) you couldn't be more right
Beautiful and insightful video professor! I greatly enjoyed the tour in the background along with your very introspective thoughts on 'giftedness'. Thank you for all the content you put out as it truly does help many students like me think and learn more, not only about Oxford but generally too. Please always make such lovely, high quality and informative videos and have a great day.
Great to see this lecture in person at the summer school! Thank you so much for an incredible week with some amazingly interesting lectures from yourself and the other academics that were brought in. The whole experience was an excellent insight in to Oxford university life, and has made me even more hungry to study here!
Thanks for your tips and recommendations to get into Oxford. I do understand the insecurity you mention in the video; that has been happening to me a lot. I'm now applying to Oxford as I have always wanted, but now that the deadline is closing down, I feel I won't be able to get in, and that feeling has prevented me from developing my personal statement. I frequently postpone it because of my fear of being rejected. I simply feel I don't have enough skills to be competitive (although people tell me I do) and, as I am not British, I have doubts about my chances. Nevertheless, I have been following your channel for a long time now; it really helps students prepare for college. Keep up the incredible work!
Hi Dr Williams! love your videos they are extremely helpful! would i be delusional in thinking an otherwise good candidate would be immediately struck off if they had only 4-5’s at GCSE? thank you so much for your videos and hope your doing well!
Hi there, thanks for your comment! With GCSEs we contextualise the results. Meaning that we seek to understand why someone obtained results that may not represent their abilities. This will be necessary if there is a gap between good predicted A-levels and a mixed bag of GCSEs. We are aware that all sorts of factors affect GCSE performance that go beyond academic ability (such as educational disadvantage, illness etc). So, in answer to your question, we wouldn't simply dismiss an application on grounds of relatively poor GCSEs before very carefully ascertaining if a candidate nonetheless possesses the academic ability and potential to enjoy our courses.
Great -- you likely meet the eligibility criteria. GCSEs are considered, but it's not uncommon for applicants to have a mixed bag of mediocre GCSEs for a number of reasons. Work on any admissions tests that may be needed for your chosen degree. Start developing some passions in your subject that you can become a bit of an expert on. Good luck!
Oh I was going to ask since I will be doing foundation Law at Oxford Brooks if I get the right qualification for that foundation year at Oxford Brooks could I transfer that to university of Oxford Law
It says the following on this website (www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/admission-requirements/uk-qualifications): "Foundation courses Competition is very strong for places at Oxford. Although a foundation year course may be accepted in certain circumstances, we recommend taking different qualifications in order to make the strongest application. This is especially true if your chosen course has specific subject requirements. You can check these requirements on the course page. For a foundation year course to be accepted, you would need to make sure that the course covers the same content as any required A-levels to the appropriate standard. If it does not, you will need to take alternative qualifications. If you would like further advice regarding your particular circumstances, please contact the relevant department. Contact details can be found on the course pages."
Hey I want to study economic and I am stuck between applying for PPE and E&M. I like both of them, but want to focus on economics as a whole. Do you by any chance have a tip for choosing between them?
Hmm, it's tricky! Both will set you up very well for focusing on economics. PPE will be better if you are interested in the underpinning reasons why we do what we do (philosophy) and how economics affects other aspects of society - such as through public policy (politics). E&M will be more for those interested in how private and public enterprises run in the real world. Make sure you have a look through the course outlines on the University website.
I start to listen and I do understand like for 2-3minutes, and then I am like in a mist for 5 minutes and dont know what is the point in the speech, and then again for 1-2 minutes I do undestand, and then again no...maybe I need to study at Oxford to fully understand..
The university doesn't have a policy (as far as I know), although individual departments are developing policies. Our general approach to all assignments is that they have to be the student's own work, so use of plagiarism or AI will not be acceptable, if it is discovered. It is also clear that it is pointless to use such tools if a student actually wants to learn something.
Do you find most of the people you accept are people who have dreamt of getting into Oxford since they were 6 or people who on the last moment decided to put Oxford as one of their choices? Are most successful applicants usually confident about their entry or do they think that they are unlikely to get in? Thanks.
Hi there, I don't know for sure, but I would guess that most people who get in have not nurtured dreams of coming to Oxford since they were young children. Holding that much pressure on your shoulders is likely to impair performance in the admissions process. It's those who are more laid-back about it, and see Oxford as just another uni who are more likely to get in. But, in answer to your second question, no applicants typically do not feel confident in their chances of being admitted. Most seem to be surprised that they were offered a place.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Hi! That’s very interesting thank you! Does Oxford check an applicants digital footprint? As in what they have posted on social media maybe even chats and stuff like that? Thank you!
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 I see, because I was once told that some universities do this and I was wondering whether or not Oxford does the same. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! Your insight is invaluable!
Dear sir, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping so many students across the world to get into the university of their dreams. I would be really grateful if you could solve a query of mine. My cousin studies in Bangalore, and she has recently enrolled in the IGCSE course. So far, she is loving all the subjects, except Hindi (as a second language). She wishes to become an economist and wants to apply to Oxford in the future. To achieve her goal, she is working very hard. However, her distaste in Hindi is growing day by day and she wishes to drop the subject, so that she can focus on the others. She is currently studying 9 subjects, including Hindi. Sir, do you think it would be okay if she drops Hindi, and continues to study 8 subjects?
Hi there, Many thanks for your kind comment. Yes, it should be fine for your cousin to drop Hindi if she is not enjoying it. There is not a specific number of GCSEs that we need.
Thanks for the question. Assuming that with the IBDP you come out with six subjects (some standard, some higher) and that you attain the necessary grades for your chosen course, then, yes, I believe that is acceptable. Please see the link to international baccalaureate here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/admission-requirements/uk-qualifications
Hi I have not spoken to you in like months Matt I was just wanted to ask now I am going to study at Oxford Brooks university and I was planning on maybe applying to foundation law at Oxford unfortunately I did not meet the eligibility requirement so I didn’t apply I have messaged Oxford about something but They haven’t spoken to me yet about basically I want to join this workshop called Stage and Screen basically I really want to get more experience in theatre and would love to join can you give me on any information that I can gain and oh am can student who are studying at Oxford Brooks come and join this Oxford Stage and Screen or do you have to be a student at university of Oxford thanks it’s because I am very passionate with acting singing and dancing and I love theatre and I have experience as well with it oh and your voice still helps me go to sleep it’s so calm and angelic remember when I said that to you hope your doing great
Thank you so much for these videos professor! I'm so happy I found them. You are teaching us all we need to know about Oxford, and each of your videos is so motivating. Do you think it would be possible for me to get in for the Master's degree if I graduate from a uni in Italy (ranked n.1 in the world for my subject)? It seems like Oxford doesn't have any admission test for my preferred Master's degree, so I'm wondering if they're going to look at my bachelor's grades, or university name, or the interview?..
Lol, maybe your insecurity is the reason you do these videos. You want to go back in time to help the you before you received any validation. I'm thankful I've never had the desire to have "oxford" on my resume. On the other hand, I do approve of oxford graduates. They know their shit, and many of them are enthusiastic about removing obstacles from learning and teaching
I'm currently preparing to apply to Oxford and feel a strong sense of disappointment as if I don't deserve it at all. But your videos have given me a lot of confidence and motivation to keep working. Thank you, William! I hope you keep updating also wish to meet you at Oxford one day!
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I can honestly say that these videos are the most useful resources for aspiring Oxford applicants - thank you!
Thank you - that's very kind!
I love this channel ! You are a great teacher, and guide - thank you !
anything above 10k is in the top 1-10% of UA-cam, we love ya - keep going !
thank you for your encouragement, as well :))
you couldn't be more right
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
Beautiful and insightful video professor! I greatly enjoyed the tour in the background along with your very introspective thoughts on 'giftedness'. Thank you for all the content you put out as it truly does help many students like me think and learn more, not only about Oxford but generally too. Please always make such lovely, high quality and informative videos and have a great day.
Thank you very much!
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Great to see this lecture in person at the summer school! Thank you so much for an incredible week with some amazingly interesting lectures from yourself and the other academics that were brought in. The whole experience was an excellent insight in to Oxford university life, and has made me even more hungry to study here!
Thank you Rogan! It was great meeting you. All best wishes for the future!
Your videos are always a treat!
That's very kind!
Lovely and insightful video as always!!
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Thanks for your tips and recommendations to get into Oxford. I do understand the insecurity you mention in the video; that has been happening to me a lot. I'm now applying to Oxford as I have always wanted, but now that the deadline is closing down, I feel I won't be able to get in, and that feeling has prevented me from developing my personal statement. I frequently postpone it because of my fear of being rejected.
I simply feel I don't have enough skills to be competitive (although people tell me I do) and, as I am not British, I have doubts about my chances.
Nevertheless, I have been following your channel for a long time now; it really helps students prepare for college. Keep up the incredible work!
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Thanks for your comment and all best wishes to you.
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Hi Dr Williams! love your videos they are extremely helpful! would i be delusional in thinking an otherwise good candidate would be immediately struck off if they had only 4-5’s at GCSE?
thank you so much for your videos and hope your doing well!
Hi there, thanks for your comment! With GCSEs we contextualise the results. Meaning that we seek to understand why someone obtained results that may not represent their abilities. This will be necessary if there is a gap between good predicted A-levels and a mixed bag of GCSEs. We are aware that all sorts of factors affect GCSE performance that go beyond academic ability (such as educational disadvantage, illness etc). So, in answer to your question, we wouldn't simply dismiss an application on grounds of relatively poor GCSEs before very carefully ascertaining if a candidate nonetheless possesses the academic ability and potential to enjoy our courses.
Hey do you have any tips for me to be able to get into oxford? I have some pretty mediocre grades for my gcses but with A*s for my a level predicteds
Great -- you likely meet the eligibility criteria. GCSEs are considered, but it's not uncommon for applicants to have a mixed bag of mediocre GCSEs for a number of reasons. Work on any admissions tests that may be needed for your chosen degree. Start developing some passions in your subject that you can become a bit of an expert on. Good luck!
Will it be possible to be a professor at Oxford? I’m an international student from Asia and I’m really passionate about sciences.
We have professors from all over the world. Many of whom did not themselves study at Oxford. So, yes, certainly possible!
Oh I was going to ask since I will be doing foundation Law at Oxford Brooks if I get the right qualification for that foundation year at Oxford Brooks could I transfer that to university of Oxford Law
It says the following on this website (www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/admission-requirements/uk-qualifications):
"Foundation courses
Competition is very strong for places at Oxford. Although a foundation year course may be accepted in certain circumstances, we recommend taking different qualifications in order to make the strongest application. This is especially true if your chosen course has specific subject requirements. You can check these requirements on the course page.
For a foundation year course to be accepted, you would need to make sure that the course covers the same content as any required A-levels to the appropriate standard. If it does not, you will need to take alternative qualifications. If you would like further advice regarding your particular circumstances, please contact the relevant department.
Contact details can be found on the course pages."
Hey I want to study economic and I am stuck between applying for PPE and E&M. I like both of them, but want to focus on economics as a whole. Do you by any chance have a tip for choosing between them?
Hmm, it's tricky! Both will set you up very well for focusing on economics. PPE will be better if you are interested in the underpinning reasons why we do what we do (philosophy) and how economics affects other aspects of society - such as through public policy (politics).
E&M will be more for those interested in how private and public enterprises run in the real world.
Make sure you have a look through the course outlines on the University website.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 thank you so much! I have looked a lot on the courses, but this really helped.
I start to listen and I do understand like for 2-3minutes, and then I am like in a mist for 5 minutes and dont know what is the point in the speech, and then again for 1-2 minutes I do undestand, and then again no...maybe I need to study at Oxford to fully understand..
Dr. Williams,
You might have been asked this before: Does Oxford heave a policy on the use of ChatGPT for student assignments?
The university doesn't have a policy (as far as I know), although individual departments are developing policies. Our general approach to all assignments is that they have to be the student's own work, so use of plagiarism or AI will not be acceptable, if it is discovered. It is also clear that it is pointless to use such tools if a student actually wants to learn something.
Thanks for the insightful video!
Of course! Thanks for your kind comment
Do you find most of the people you accept are people who have dreamt of getting into Oxford since they were 6 or people who on the last moment decided to put Oxford as one of their choices? Are most successful applicants usually confident about their entry or do they think that they are unlikely to get in? Thanks.
Hi there, I don't know for sure, but I would guess that most people who get in have not nurtured dreams of coming to Oxford since they were young children. Holding that much pressure on your shoulders is likely to impair performance in the admissions process. It's those who are more laid-back about it, and see Oxford as just another uni who are more likely to get in.
But, in answer to your second question, no applicants typically do not feel confident in their chances of being admitted. Most seem to be surprised that they were offered a place.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Hi! That’s very interesting thank you! Does Oxford check an applicants digital footprint? As in what they have posted on social media maybe even chats and stuff like that? Thank you!
I don't believe so, no.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 I see, because I was once told that some universities do this and I was wondering whether or not Oxford does the same. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! Your insight is invaluable!
Dear sir,
I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping so many students across the world to get into the university of their dreams. I would be really grateful if you could solve a query of mine. My cousin studies in Bangalore, and she has recently enrolled in the IGCSE course. So far, she is loving all the subjects, except Hindi (as a second language). She wishes to become an economist and wants to apply to Oxford in the future. To achieve her goal, she is working very hard. However, her distaste in Hindi is growing day by day and she wishes to drop the subject, so that she can focus on the others. She is currently studying 9 subjects, including Hindi. Sir, do you think it would be okay if she drops Hindi, and continues to study 8 subjects?
Hi there,
Many thanks for your kind comment.
Yes, it should be fine for your cousin to drop Hindi if she is not enjoying it. There is not a specific number of GCSEs that we need.
Hello Dr. Williams, I want to ask you a question, does Oxford accept IBDP graduates from the UWC. And thank you.
Thanks for the question. Assuming that with the IBDP you come out with six subjects (some standard, some higher) and that you attain the necessary grades for your chosen course, then, yes, I believe that is acceptable. Please see the link to international baccalaureate here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/admission-requirements/uk-qualifications
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you very much for answering sir.
Hi I have not spoken to you in like months Matt I was just wanted to ask now I am going to study at Oxford Brooks university and I was planning on maybe applying to foundation law at Oxford unfortunately I did not meet the eligibility requirement so I didn’t apply I have messaged Oxford about something but They haven’t spoken to me yet about basically I want to join this workshop called Stage and Screen basically I really want to get more experience in theatre and would love to join can you give me on any information that I can gain and oh am can student who are studying at Oxford Brooks come and join this Oxford Stage and Screen or do you have to be a student at university of Oxford thanks it’s because I am very passionate with acting singing and dancing and I love theatre and I have experience as well with it oh and your voice still helps me go to sleep it’s so calm and angelic remember when I said that to you hope your doing great
Thanks for your comment. I'm afraid I have no idea what the membership policy of Stage and Screen is.
Thank you so much for these videos professor! I'm so happy I found them. You are teaching us all we need to know about Oxford, and each of your videos is so motivating. Do you think it would be possible for me to get in for the Master's degree if I graduate from a uni in Italy (ranked n.1 in the world for my subject)? It seems like Oxford doesn't have any admission test for my preferred Master's degree, so I'm wondering if they're going to look at my bachelor's grades, or university name, or the interview?..
Hi there, we have many fantastic students from Italy so I have no doubt that your university degree would be taken very seriously. Good luck with it!
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you so very much! I'm so happy and so motivated by your answer :)
Lol, maybe your insecurity is the reason you do these videos. You want to go back in time to help the you before you received any validation. I'm thankful I've never had the desire to have "oxford" on my resume. On the other hand, I do approve of oxford graduates. They know their shit, and many of them are enthusiastic about removing obstacles from learning and teaching
I'm currently preparing to apply to Oxford and feel a strong sense of disappointment as if I don't deserve it at all. But your videos have given me a lot of confidence and motivation to keep working. Thank you, William! I hope you keep updating also wish to meet you at Oxford one day!
Thank you! Best of luck in your applications.