Just got the rejection letter. As an applicant from Hong Kong where medicine is a highly-respected profession, I believe many local applicants are simply interested in the subject because of the financial stability it offers. Being invited to interview helped me rediscover my passion for medicine, and motivated me to learn so much more beyond the syllabus! I wanted to thank you for all of the videos that you've made - this and the one that you've posted last year, that taught me to focus on the positives of the experience and - hopefully - come back for a postgraduate degree!
Hi Matt! I was rejected today and whilst my heart initially sank, I know and trust that all will work out for the best. I have so appreciated your videos throughout the process. Thank you so very much. I have just firmed my place at another uni I love so I’m excited to see what this year will hold! Best wishes :)
Are you from the UK? A UK student who get's the same or higher level of attainment will have a lower chance of gaining a place than an international student because they will be paying less fees. Further to that a UK student who goes to a Public School will have a lower chance of securing a place than a Student who went to a Comprehensive School if they achieve equal or higher level of attainment. Politics and Capitalism play a far bigger role in whether you will be able to go to an Oxbridge university than anything ridiculous like actual capability or academic ability. Universities in the UK are a scam who have sold increasingly larger generations of Young Adults in the UK down shit creek for the sake of profit, forcing many who would have previously received a high class degree into Poly technics fostering mickey mouse degrees on UK students whilst giving places in high tier subjects to foreign students who pay higher fees, it's a disgrace.
@@nimbledick9869 Oxbridge is one of the few UK universities who are exceedingly tough on international students. (The government kinda forces them to be harsher on them despite them offering more tuition. Oxbridge has to comply because of how much money the government gives them)
@@nimbledick9869 Nope it's the opposite for Oxford regarding home vs international students. They have very few places for international students and expect them to have better results. Home students have a better chance and can get in with lower grades tbh.
My daughter is anxiously waiting for her MAT results and also as school doesn’t tell students their predictive scores ,she is not certain if she has met the entry requirement as mentioned in the website of Oxford …she watched today this video with me.Undoubtedly it has lifted her spirit and made her realise that being rejected by an university won’t be the end of the world rather it will open a new path in life towards success .Thank you so much for all these informative videos.
You are an absolute legend Matt. I’ve just got an offer for PPE at Hertford, with massive thanks to your videos. Particularly for the TSA, you helped massively, and I managed to get 46/50 on the day. Genuinely, I am so grateful for all your content.
Both my husband and I were students at Jesus College, Oxford in the 1990s and now our daughter is waiting for her interview result, though not at Jesus as they don't offer her subject. Thanks for these excellent videos which have offered such great advice throughout the application process. We love Jesus, the best college.... don't tell our daughter!
Thanks so much for repeatedly giving crucial support and help for free, my school hasn't been very helpful at all-but since finding this channel, I have been able to effectively work towards my application, which will be this year!
The quality of the information provided in your videos is consistently good. Thank you for all your sustained efforts in providing in very in depth advice about the application process for Oxford, as well as life at Oxford more generally! :D
Thanks for all your support, got rejected yesterday which resulted in an uncountable amount of tears and upset. Your videos have been fantastic though, for the whole process, and I thank you for that. I know you don't have to make these videos at all, or give all the lovely advice that you do (or even read the comments!), but you do - and it's made the whole experience a little less isolated. :) Thanks a lot!
Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it. I'm sorry to read that you were rejected, but I hope that you feel better soon and take the best out of this experience.
Thanks Matt, awaiting my Cambridge application for next week. Although I didn’t do an admission test and my interview was half an hour long, it was very enjoyable and your videos were very helpful in my preparation.
Absolutely brilliant video! I’m eagerly waiting for Tuesday (interestingly enough Jesus is one of two colleges that interviewed me). I know it’s going to hit quite hard if I get rejected, but this video has helped a huge amount. Thanks to you, I can see the positives in either outcome!
Thank you for your advice! I may be a bit behind compared to others for others have more opportunities of getting into Oxford. However, I am extremely hard working and bright minded. With your advice, I can use it to my advantage to succeed in getting into my Oxford so I can pursue my goal in the either writing or science. Thank you very much.
me, a Cambridge applicant hearing deadline day for Oxford was today, thinking it was Cambridge, and momentarily freaking out!!! best of luck to everyone finding out today
I have never thought of studying and I know that part is my fault but I did had my own issues that never gave me a chance to think of wanting to get into such remarkable universities. I never was as lucky as other kids to have friends to hear about dreams. What's past is past, currently I'm at second half of my bachelor's. I didn't do great. I have a 2.91 GPA but I'm willing to start from right today. I have wrote down my exam plan, I'll try my best to have a chance, the confidence of applying to Oxford. I hope there's a chance for me to do better, I have 4 semesters left. I hope to get a better GPA by the end. I hope growth counts as something. I'm writing this to promise right here that I will at the very least have my resume uploaded.
I applied for the foundation in history and got rejected. No academic experience in English and still thought I had a chance. No education in English, apart from language school experience. Who did I think I was?! Haha they were very kind and suggested a introductory course at Cambridge. The reality is if you don’t have a strong academic willingness and enjoys reading a lot then it might be a bit difficult to be accepted there and of course be very intelligent. I think these requirements are not difficult to spot. Congratulations to you!
Thank you for making yet another very informative video! Just one question: How does Oxford contextualise the performance/grades of international students? How are they being compared to applicants from the UK?
I do not know about UK system. But I have to say the requirements for US students are quite low. I think any decent students who put half heart into study would have qualified to apply, then of course being mercilessly murdered at Oxford subject tests. I noticed US students have lowest admission rate.
It's a good question. We are not able to contextualise international qualifications to the same degree that we can for domestic qualifications. This is because we utilise socio-economic and educational data that is specific to the UK. But, international students can make references to their context in the personal statement when applying, and they can (should) encourage teachers to make any relevant statements on context in the teacher reference, if they think it's of importance.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 I assume the goal of contexualising a student is to discover raw intelligence which might otherwise be hidden under grade and tests. Tutors will be in best positions to judge a student's potential through interviews. I wonder what would tutors decide if a student did extremely well in interviews, but average in the test or vice versa. Does one discount the other or simply follow the standards of calculation, each student receive one score in the end and rank them by number.
This video is brilliant , absolutely love your video, give us a lot of insight. However I wonder if you could do a video how post graduate selects its student in Oxford? I think that will be a great aid
Ahhhh, what a nice video! I could have done with this when I got rejected from Lincoln for English in 1995. Still, better late than never! 🤣 It actually made me feel good about my rejection all these years on! I went on to get an English degree from Royal Holloway, whose English department was pretty highly ranked at the time. It still is, but not as high as then. Afterwards, I got a master's in English from the University of Sussex, chosen because I'm from Brighton and my dad was a lecturer at Sussex Uni, so we got a discount. Therefore, each time, I couldn't have gone to Oxford. And now I work at a famous book publisher, for an old and highly respected imprint, editing famous, household-name authors. So I'm probably exactly where I would have been if I'd got into Oxford, because my aim was always to work in book publishing. This tutor is right; not getting in to Oxford really does not hold you back. Sidenote: I married a Cambridge man. I have found that if you don't get into Oxbridge, you can marry someone who went there and be Oxbridge-adjacent always. 😂😂😂
I applied to Exeter College to do music for 2011 and was lucky enough to get an interview. Whilst the experience was really exciting, I felt it wasn't entirely for me. I didn't get in, but i was so grateful to have had that experience, and I went to a really great university. It worked out in the end. Hope this helps someone.
I applied to Oxford for this January deadline for Physics and I am quite anxious about the upcoming deadline. This video was a very concise and fun way to calm my nerves slightly. Cheers!
This year is my baccalaureate and I happen to be a Tunisian student who's aiming for the sky. I do have a feeling that this goal is far away from my grip and that I am just a child who dreams of getting to the moon! But man has made it to the moon and so shall I. I will work hard and I will do my best to achieve greatness. I refuse to die without making a change to benefit humanity during and after me. Although I faced hardships of every kind, financial was it or health concerned, my ambition is still standing proud deep within my soul pushing me to keep going and to never give up. I do hope to make an academic success this year and to get accepted into Oxford in the future; however, even if I failed, I shall never give up on my ambitions, on my dreams, on my solest human purpose.
First things first: what an absolutely dashing tie you're wearing! Secondly, I wonder in what way, if at all, graduate applications deviate from the points you presented here. Thank you so much for these lovely videos.
Thanks so much for the clarification provided in the video. I was wondering if gcse grades would account for the “minute differences amongst applications”. I attended a day at Oxford via school in which they explained that gcses are looked at in context, but are very rarely the deal breaker, so i am just curious how much significance they hold. Thank you
GCSEs matter, but are taken with all other data. If someone had the required A-levels predicted, and had strong admissions test and interview scores, I would not be troubled by a mixed bag of GCSEs.
For many applicants to Oxford, I suppose most important aspects might be the special opportunities Oxford could offer after graduation especially about equality. So the important must be the possibility for the relaxation of cultural strictness different according to Colleges. Thank you my friend for introducing me to your atmosphere. Good day to you.
I got into Oxford to do my post graduate this year. It has been a really long journey for me. I am close to my 40s. Have tonnes of life and work experiences. I am an asian mtf transgender. I been through the army. Worked in strip clubs and all to support myself and joined the international transgender pageant Miss International Queen. Proud of myself that I have gone so far, after all the surgeries, emotional pain. But yet also contributing to academia and speaking on forums and all to educate others about problems faced by the lgbtq community not only in terms of surgeries but also in legal issues. Other than these, I read a lot and I am a super hardworking person and gotten a First Class in my undergrad and First Class for masters too. And I have also a lot of various work experiences. Work experiences include being a DJ, teaching scuba diving, adult entertainment and porn industry, stripclub, waitress, visitor experience assistant. Til now I am so happy to be selected and I am so excited to enter Oxford in the fall so that I can contribute my knowledge and experiences to academia.
i went through secondary/grammar education in the late 60's early 70's the teachers were crap as i found out when i joined the navy and got a second chance at getting my o levels, of course it was too late to look at universities, if you get the chance embrace it
As an American professor (Ph.D., Stanford) and Oxford alum (M.A. [Greats], Campion Hall) who's sat on numerous admissions boards, I found this instructive. Question: are postgraduate admissions decided by the subject area tutors as is the cade in the U.S.?
As always, thank you so much for your video! It's really helped me put things in perspective and now I'm less scared for Tuesday. Though I was wondering whether receiving additional interviews means anything in terms of decisions - are they a good sign?
In my reading as an amateur observer, it means schools can not make up the mind about you. Obviously if you are definitely proven to be a pleasant teachable genius, no more interviews needed, but then if they know they do not want you, why wasting time on you. They are super busy. I would say your chances are good if you did well during the extra interviews.
Yes, multiple interviews is a good sign. It can be indicative of about four or five different scenarios, but all of which scenarios involve you being competitive.
Hello Matt! Thank you so much for the video, it certainly demystified a big chunk of the process. However I was curious about what additional interviews mean (specifically for international applicants applying for law) as well as what are the 4-6 different reasons a candidate may receive an additional interview invite. I only received two interviews from my allocated college and this is worrisome for me because the past trends indicate a higher offer rate for candidates who got an additional interview. Any advice would be extremely helpful!
You shouldn't be worried. Receiving an interview at all is an excellent sign. It wouldn't be helpful for me to outline the scenarios, because it is very complicated. It is simply the case that having more interviews is neither a good nor bad sign. You just need to go along with it. All best.
Hi Matt! Thank you for a nice video :) I have a question. I recently interviewed for Engineering at two different colleges. I feel like I didn’t perform very well in the interview with my home college, but I think I did well in the second college interview, having a good conversation with the professor. Do you think the interview with the second college could be seen as a positive signal to the home college, or could the negative evaluation from the first college affect the second college's decision?
Hi there, it's very difficult to suggest what may have happened in your interviews. Not least of which is because students often can't accurately gauge their own performances. What you thought went less well may just have been the interviewer stretching and challenging you. They may have thought that you did well. I can say that there is typically some communication between colleges, so the interviews at both can be considered together.
Thank you for the video! Does Oxford distinguish between types of qualifications (e.g. IB vs. A-Levels vs. others listed on the "international qualifications" page)? Specifically, if an applicant is taking the IB but already meets the criteria for international qualifications (three APs at grade 5 and a sufficient SAT score), would an offer still be conditional on the results of the IB results? Or would it likely be unconditional (based on the USA qualifications)? Or would a case like this be dependent on the particular college making the offer? Thanks again, these videos are always brilliant!
Good question. I would assume that your offer would be made on your existing US qualifications, as these seem to be sufficient. It will depend on the course you're applying to, and the particular qualifications you have, but we do accept US qualifications.
Hi Matt, if an individual has lowerer GCSE grades but due to extenuating circumstances, do they still stand a chance of applying if they have high predicted grades?
Yes. If your A-level predictions meet the entry requirements, and you perform well on any admissions tests/interviews, then you can certainly be competitive.
Brilliant videos thank you! My daughter is in lower sixth and applying for Music at Oxford for 2024. Her GCSE results were excellent, predicted A level grades are above what is required, she is Grade 8 in three instruments. However, she does get very nervous and anxious and worry the interview part may let her down. She would thrive in the tutorial setting but the intensity of interview is a challenge. She does have to submit work and an audition which will be fine. How much weight will the interview carry as part of the whole process. Apologies for the long question!
Thank you! This playlist should help with regards to interviews ua-cam.com/video/f-zLEdKcesY/v-deo.html it's not at all unusual for students to be nervous about interviews. It's also important to recognise that interviews are one source of data amongst many that we use to determine which students we will take. In other words, given the strengths in your daughter's application, the interview would just be one of several bits of information used.
I was just wondering how important are GCSE’s specifically after applying on a gap year with your A-Level results (wanting to apply for law but mine are incredibly low, but hope to achieve A*A*A) will my GCSE’s still weigh in as an important factor to determine my future academic potential or will they be wholly discarded as My achieved A-level grades are now a more helpful indicator in the admissions process for Oxford? I prefer the law course here but I’ve heard they care more about GCSEs than Cambridge and feel as though I shouldn apply they’re next year as I could just be wasting my hopes on Oxford? Really appreciate your videos :)
GCSEs will be considered, but alongside all other data. If there's a reason your GCSEs don't represent your abilities -- such as because you faced health or personal difficulties, or simply because you didn't get on with the subjects -- then your teachers can say as much in their reference on you for UCAS. A-levels are more important than GCSEs, but GCSEs are not irrelevant.
Please could you explain how the Foundation Year admissions process functions at Oxford? For normal entry (as this video implies), Oxford wants the best possible candidate. But, could doing really well ironically harm your chances of getting onto the Foundation Year? This is asked as I did an FOI for the Foundation Year and I was surprised that some students who had predicted grades like A*AA were rejected. I know that BBB is the minimum entry requirement but does that mean someone with A*AA would be rejected because they’d be seen as “too good” for the Foundation Year and not needing it so should have applied for normal entry? I got BBB in my A-levels last year due to medical issues and missing a lot of school but am now predicted 3A*s (which is what I was predicted last time around). I want to apply due to the disruption I faced even though I am on track to do well in my retakes. Also, I thought Oxford did not like retakes. Would I be disadvantaged as Oxford may think I wouldn’t benefit from the Foundation Year as I have too high predicted grades? Or, would my predicted grades be ignored since I already meet the minimum entry in her achieved grades?
The admissions process for the foundation year (as with all Oxford degrees) is holistic. Meaning that all relevant data are considered and carefully balanced. It is the case that the FY is designed to give a foundation in HE to those lacking it. Given that resources are not infinite, we do need to prioritise those who could most benefit from foundational support. It is nonetheless the case that we’re aiming to admit students with the best potential in HE. A levels cannot always predict perfectly how well someone will perform at university. Even in regular Oxford admissions we don’t just take the students with the best grades, because there are other relevant data that can give us insights to their likely performance as uni students. The interview is an example of this. A candidate with four A*s at A-level could very well underperform a candidate with AAA, and that may incline us to take the latter. Key to all of this is that A-levels are not straightforwardly measures of who will be the best at university.
Thanks for the video! For PPE, what percentage weighting would you say is approximately given to the TSA s1 and s2, and then the interview in the final decisions?
TSA section one typically counts for more than section two. The interview usually counts for more than the TSA. It's impossible for me to be definitive on this question, because each college will weight things slightly differently. Broadly speaking, you will have needed to have done well on the TSA to have been invited to interview in the first place.
This video was very insightful and important for candidates. Thank you. But what do you think about international students? Can you explain the process for accepting international students?
Thanks! The process for international students is almost identical to that for domestic students. We don't have so much data on social context for international students, and we have to be sure that their qualifications are eligible: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications But, otherwise, the process is the same: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students
How about international students? Is the admission procedure the same? If there are a few different steps, it would eagerly be appreciated if you could mention them. Thank you in anticipation.
Hi there, the qualifications may be different, but see here for a conversion: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications Otherwise the process of admissions is identical for international and domestic students.
Hi Matt, I just wanted to ask whether Oxford colleges consider the admissions tests before or after interviewing you? I feel as though I struggled thoroughly with my LNAT, yet I was recently shortlisted for an interview in Law, and was honestly quite shocked! Also. what would you suggest I do now to maximise my chances of getting an offer, if (for example) I was correct in that my LNAT results aren’t so good?
Hi there, the LNAT result is considered before and after interviewing. All data from the application are considered holistically. Be sure to practice for the interview. There are resources here: ua-cam.com/video/f-zLEdKcesY/v-deo.html
Thank you, very informative! So, things which are irrelevant must also include AGE - you did not mention that! I am near 72 years old, fit & healthy, & want to apply for a course at Oxford, what are my chances, given that I am academically proven? Is it a criteria that you go on after your degree to do some sort of good for people or the country? In that case then if you are old you don't have much time left to do those things.
Hello Dr. Matt. Your video is really helpful and inspiring, as always. I have looked up the PPE website and saw they list A-level, IB and Advanced Highers certificates in Admissions Requirement. I’d like to ask whether I will need to acquire all of them for application because I, a free candidate, cannot sign up to take the IB exam (My high school is not licensed to teach IB). Thank you.
Thank you Matt for this informative video As an international student is it possible for me to write A levels independently because my country's high school senior qualifications are not accepted
I think so. Although I'm not entirely sure how that would work. This website has some information: www.studyin-uk.com/study-options/a-level/ no doubt there will be more options, however.
Thank you so much for this! It really gave terrific insight into the admissions process. I was just wondering, regarding admissions tests, why it is considered such a level playing field? I know some ‘public school’ students that have had special tutoring in the admissions tests, where others get no support from their school whilst working a part time job, as an example. It just seems a bit strange how the admissions test, despite still being a test like that of A-levels, is considered as such a level playing field when in actuality there are still inequities varying between schools/wealth/resources available? :) Thank you!
Thanks for your comment. It’s a fair point. The admissions test are more of a level playing field, but I would agree that they are not a complete level playing field. That’s why I’m trying to provide as many resources to help with admissions test on this channel in order to make the process as fair as possible.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you for this. What you are doing is really incredible, I wouldn’t know where to start when applying to Oxford without your videos.
It is better to have a test than not. One would never want a system like US which has no objective measurement. Life has never been fair and the test reflect that. But a test at least offer a self driven student a chance to shine. If one get rid of test, what will be resolving to is to use completely subjective opinions to judge a student, which in my view more unfair. US cares about extracurricular, but the extracurricular is much more tied to familiar circumstances than a test. Furthermore, to succeed at college, one do need certain acquired knowledge and possess certain level of intelligence. How a student acquired those is not a college's business, but it is college's business to ensure its students able to complete the study. My son applied for oxford last October. He chose not to prepare for the test, and only did one past paper to be familiar with the format. He certainly shall not be treated differently because he was lazy. Internet made many things possible, one shall make the best use of his circumstances and not fall into the pit of demanding equity. Equity is actually the most unfair system, and most demotivating system.
I'm not smart, nor am I in the best position to get into Oxford. I live very far away, etc but I want to try as hard as I can to get into Oxford! If I don't get in, thats ok but I will still try as hard as I can. Thats what its all about!
Exactly! Try hard and you will take loads out of the process regardless of whether you get in or not. Btw, no one is born smart, and it's all about how hard you work (and admittedly a lot of luck) as to how smart you end up. Trying hard is certainly the best approach to take. Good luck to you! Let me know if you need any help.
Thank you sir for the very detailed walk-through of Oxford's admission criteria. Could you please clarify if achievements in extra-curricular activities related to the applied subject area be considered? For example, applying for mathematics major while being a national team member of Math Olympics? Thank you again.
Thanks for your comment. I would call that super curricular rather than extra curricular, because it is academically relevant. And yes, such achievements can indeed help. Not least because it will improve your skills enormously.
If you're thinking of applying as a postgrad, then, yes, you can consider it. This is because a wide range of data are considered holistically, and a relatively low GPA can be offset by an exceptional statement of purpose, strong references, good interview performance etc. Your chances of admission will of course depend on what subject you're applying for and the strengths of the application field. All best wishes.
Hey, Does speaking several languages (chinese, arabic, french,spanish, english and german) help you in your application for a masters in computer science or do they just care about 100% related skills?
Hi there, you would need to spell out why being a polyglot helps for the course. For instance, if you are planning any research around natural language processing, then it could be exceptionally helpful. But it wouldn't be sufficient to just note that you speak several languages as the relevance will not be obvious.
Hi, I'm an international student. I can't find tests center to take admission tests. There are some centers for A-Levels, but they said they don't offer admission tests like MAT. Admission tests are required for my application, what do you recommend me to do? Thanks in advance for your answer!
Details on how and when to register are still to be determined for this year. Please check here for updates, www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/guide/admissions-tests/mat Also, please contact the Maths Institute if you'd like further updates: www.maths.ox.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us
Sir, I am an Indian student with relatively average grades but I aim to score well in the admissions test for Oxford. My question to you is whether or not my chances of getting in increase if I score well on the admissions test to my course even though my application otherwise is quite weak in terms of past academic records and extra curricular.
Hi there, provided you're on course to meet our minimum entry requirements, then yes your performance on the admissions tests can certainly improve your chances of admission. For information on the minimum entry requirements for Indian qualifications, see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications
Ho Matt, thank you for this video! I am still young but thinking of one day applying, and I was wondering about grades value in acceptance process; right now I am working hard(israeli student) to get really high grades, such as (in israeli qualifications terms) level 5 math(highest) level 5 english, level 10 music(it's higher because of a recital test instead of 5), and A and A+'s on subjects, and I aim to get into the music course - how much do grades matter(I also practice essay writing). And I am asking all of this because israeli citizens are required to serve 2-3 years at the military after high school, which will leave me at 21 when I apply, and is doing anything in the military that is related to my subject in the military such as "excellent musician" change my chance? I am alittle stressed about it, what should I do Matt? I know it's a long quastion, but it will be a lifesaver to have anyone qualified that can help me around in this situation to talk to, since I am trying my hardest and best. Will appriciate if you read this, but I understand you might be busy knowing you have things to do - Thank you for making this video!!
Grades are important, but you don't need to have perfect grades to be competitive. You just need to have the sufficient level required for our courses. To see what Israeli qualifications are needed, please see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications Attending Oxford after serving in the military is not a problem at all. We have many students who come to Oxford after the age of 21.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 wow that's great to hear Matt! thanks for taking your time in replying to me! in my eyes it's good that grades are not the only thing that matters and that you guys care about how teachable and passionate the student is, I wish you a great new year!
Hey! Two years late but two questions, do A-Level grades have a high baring on your consideration of a masters applicant if they performed exceptionally well in their undergraduate (particularly if said individual had teacher-assessed A-Level grades during lockdown), and do you take into consideration areas of deprivation? I was bumped down the grades required by several universities as I live in an area of deprivation in the UK, and I'm wondering if Oxford do the same? Cheers!
Hi, thanks for that brilliant video and it helped me a lot, but i have some questions.. First of all, i study in 10th grade from a not well-known country (English is not my native language) The system is different(worse) but difficult than the systems of other countries. So basically till this year i rarely thought about going to such prestigious universities. lt does not about my academic status it's about my environment. My family or teachers never taught me that i have opportunity getting accepted to these elite universities. They influenced me in a bad way and i thought im not one of the smart!!!intelligent!!! students. But this year i started thinking of the university of Oxford. In my country there are 11 grades so it's clearly taking risk. Im going to continue to work on myself for next school year.My aim is to be a medical student. What exams do I need to take to be accepted to Oxford? Do you have recommendations about how can i work( it can be sources, books)? And lastly how can i expand my cv to increase my chance? I will continue to do research.
Please see here is your country's high school qualifications are accepted at Oxford: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications For info on medicine, see here: www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine/pre-clinical/applying/international
is it common to get alternative course options at Oxford? I've read a few Reddit posts regarding alternative courses offered by Universities and some people mentioned Oxbridge as well. Though my application for medicine had been unsuccessful that gave me some hope for reconsideration as I'm also working on research papers and could benefit as a supporting document for my application! it's just the unfortunate timing that I couldn't include it in my personal statement or an initial round of application but it has quite a lot of weight to it.
It is possible to be offered a place to read History for someone who has applied to study History and Politics. But, it is not the case that Oxford offers places on courses that are administered by different admissions teams. So, for example, it wouldn't be possible to offer a place for biochemistry to someone who had applied to study medicine. Working on research papers is great by the way! That will help you in a variety of ways.
@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you so much for the clarification! I looked up n it states that biomed, Biology, human science n chemistry are relevant to medicine. Would it be worth it if i reach out to them to consider me in case there is a vacancy for any of these subjects? I really want to be at Oxford n this seems to be my only chance at it. I do have a CV with all my credentials n quite a few of them do facilitate biomed n biology (ETERNA RNA) but im afraid if they would do much considering financial retrain has made it quite hard to physically engage with these subjects 😔
@@ayeshaiqbal1821 You can only apply to Oxford during the admissions process. Reaching out to the subjects will not work. There won't be any vacancies for 2025, but you could apply for 2026: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/admissions-timeline
You mentioned not taking into account school types. Does that also apply to grammar schools ie. schools that might require sitting a test to get into, or that might have higher grades required at GCSE to study A Levels??
Yes. We consider school type as a form of contextual data, but recognise it is vastly less reliable data than individual-level data on socioeconomic status. Even then, our decisions always come back to academic ability and potential.
The best thing at that age is to enjoy learning and exploring around the curriculum. Oxplore.org is a good website to use for this. There are open days for visiting in July. Some colleges do work with primary schools, including Jesus College, but these are arranged with the schools in our link areas of Wales and South London.
Thank you so much for this video its very informative! You mention that contextualised grades are taken into consideration (which is great), but I was wondering is this only in relation to the other students at your school and in your area? I have a chronic illness that has made me miss large amounts of school in the past however my grades are very good considering- would this be taken into consideration? Please give me your most honest answer as I dont know who else to ask. I basically mean are my grades going to be compared to able-bodied people or will they understand that although I’ve been hugely disadvantaged that I am still getting grades that are above average?
This refers primarily to educational and economic disadvantages. We have data on the relative performance of schools, and the relative poverty of different postcodes.
The acceptance rate does vary, yes. More competitive degrees include computer science and medicine, less competitive degrees include modern languages and history.
Thank you for this video its greatly helpful, but I do have one question. I plan on applying to Oxford for grad school, however the subject I'd apply for would be different than my bachelors degree. Would that affect my application since I'd go from journalism to English?
I think it depends on which graduate degree you're planning to do. The MSt in English (1550-1700), for example, ask for "a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in English literature and/or English language, or exceptionally a related subject." Which course are you looking at?
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 I'm looking at the MSt English (1900-present), which says the same thing now that I've looked at the requirements. Thank you so much for responding!
How does age affect the application? Will it be counted towards contextualising the application content? Are younger applicants more likely to get in than people in their late twenties, early thirties, or forties?
Applications are most common from students just finishing school. But, we do receive applications from students older than this, and their applications are taken just as seriously.
I was looking at the entry requirements and found that GCSEs account for 15% of the application. I know that entry completely depends on the tiny differences between the candidates, especially for competitive courses like Law. Do you know what GCSE grades most people who get into Oxford for Law have, because I was looking on the student forum and many candidates who were rejected had 8 grade 9s, 8 grade 8s and so on. Do you need so many high grades because my school didn't allow me to take more than 8 subjects and told me there was not enough space on my timetable.
Hi, does Said Business School use the same 'Decision Algorithm' in assessing applicants for their graduate programs especially the EMBA? Thanks in advance for the help!
It's similar, but the algorithm described in this video is for undergraduate admissions. For graduate admissions, there are many more applicants from overseas, meaning that contextualising academic performance becomes much more difficult. This is because we don't have enough useful data on the sorts of schools and other academic environments that people will have come from. As a consequence, for graduate admissions, we lean more heavily on grades and letters of recommendation.
Hi Matt, I am currently a year 12 student and take 4 subjects (mandatory in year 12 at my school) but I would like to drop one at the end of the year. Provided that I still have the required subjects, will taking 3 subjects instead of 4 harm my chances of admission? and thanks for the video!
Thank you! No, three subjects will not harm your chances of admission. You do not need four to be competitive. Three subjects may give you more spare capacity to prepare for any admissions tests and pursue some super curricular activities.
Our daughter goes to a top private independent school in the Northeast in USA. She is thinking of applying to Oxford for linguistics. How difficult is it for Americans to have a reasonable chance for acceptance. She is half English, half Spanish American. Many thanks
Hi there, we have students from 140> countries, including many from the US. Please see here to find out what sort of high school performance would be competitive: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications All best, Matt
There are no specific requirements for GCSE grades. So, your results could allow for a competitive application. This will depend on your A-level predictions and other application requirements, notably admissions tests and interviews.
Just wondering if I still have a high likelihood of receiving an offer for Oxford’s law course if I only achieved average grades- mostly 5s and 6s and no 8s and 9s? I’m mainly asking because I saw a previous response saying it would be preferable to have achieved high in maths and English for the law course. I achieved a 7 in both English literature and language, but a grade 5 in maths.
There are no specified GCSE requirements for Law, although most successful applicants will have strong GCSEs. Your results will be contextualised, meaning that if there are extenuating circumstances to explain the results, these will be considered with all seriousness. Your predicted (or obtained) A-level results will be more important than your GCSEs, as will your performance on the admissions test. In short, you can still make a competitive application.
Thank you so much for this incredible and helpful video. I appreciate all of the information!! I have a question. Does this apply for foreign exchange student applicants as well?
It is similar, but foreign exchange programmes have their own selection criteria as well. You will need to consult with those in charge of a specific programme for more details. All best, Matt
You may do, depending on your level of English. Please see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/ELR
how does the admission officers contextualize international schools. Do we need to provide context or do they go on their own and learn about the school in which I attended?
We're not able to contextualise International applications in the same way as domestic applications. If you have contextual information you'd like us to know about, you can ask your referee to include it in their reference on your UCAS form, and/or you can submit a letter to the college you apply to.
Academic is anything produced by a university. An easy guide is if the publication is produced by a university, or the authors are university affiliated. Pretty much everything on Google Scholar is academic.
Hi, What do additional interviews mean for chemistry? Does this mean my first college did not want to give me an offer and so I was pooled to another? Thanks!
Thanks for your comment Ava! When considering international applications, we will check that your high school qualifications are eligible. See here if in doubt: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications If you're applying to study medicine, there are very few spaces available for international students, because the British government restricts access: www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine/pre-clinical/applying/international Otherwise we consider international applications the same as domestic applications.
This might sound stupid but I would still like to ask. I have completed my Master's in English Literature along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography. These two subjects are so dear to me and I don't know if I can let one go to continue with the other. At the moment, I am planning on doing a Master's in Geography. So, my question is, is it possible to pursue two dphils at Oxford simultaneously, one in English and the other in Geography? Sorry for such a lengthy question.
It depends on what you are applying for. If, for example, you’re applying for maths, but did less well in your English GCSE, it likely won’t matter so much. For some subjects like Law or Medicine, it can be important to have done well across the board. In all cases, A-levels and admissions tests tend to weigh more heavily than GCSEs.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 yes, I’m planning to study law in university. Do you think my GCSEs would be good enough even if I di really well in my A-levels? Also, thank you for replying!
I would love to do a degree at Oxford but I failed my school results ( I think CSEs ). I failed my school grades, with my highest grade being a D in English Literature.
Hello, I was reading a post from an oxford professor on reddit, he said that If I was to apply as an undergrad mature student in my 30's, I would not be considered because a 30 year old is considered low on teachability? He also said , the tutorials are 2 to 3 students...how do you pair up a 30 year old with a 17 year old? Is any of it true?
No, that's not true! We have an entire college full of mature students, many of whom are older than 30. "Teachability" does mean that an applicant would need to meet the entry requirements and perform well on admissions tests and interviews. But it would be both potentially unlawful and preposterous to suggest that someone over 30 could not be teachable! I have taught tutorial pairs of 18/19 year olds with 40 year olds. It works brilliantly. The older students bring so much life experience and maturity to bear. Please see here for further details: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/mature-students
As someone who is anxiously waiting to find out if I’m been rejected from Oxford, this video has definitely helped calm my nerves! Thank you Matt!
Same here! Good luck for Tuesday - fingers crossed we'll both get good news 😊
@@Nearly_Impossible thank you! You too! Hopefully it works out in our favour lol
Which course did you apply for ?
@@ahmedgulshankhaled7471 law 😊
@@niamhjones3628 same! which college?
Just got the rejection letter. As an applicant from Hong Kong where medicine is a highly-respected profession, I believe many local applicants are simply interested in the subject because of the financial stability it offers. Being invited to interview helped me rediscover my passion for medicine, and motivated me to learn so much more beyond the syllabus! I wanted to thank you for all of the videos that you've made - this and the one that you've posted last year, that taught me to focus on the positives of the experience and - hopefully - come back for a postgraduate degree!
Just got rejected too
Thank you for your message. Stay positive, and all best wishes to you.
Hi Matt! I was rejected today and whilst my heart initially sank, I know and trust that all will work out for the best. I have so appreciated your videos throughout the process. Thank you so very much. I have just firmed my place at another uni I love so I’m excited to see what this year will hold! Best wishes :)
All best wishes to you. Stay positive. You've got a fantastic attitude and it will serve you well.
Are you from the UK? A UK student who get's the same or higher level of attainment will have a lower chance of gaining a place than an international student because they will be paying less fees. Further to that a UK student who goes to a Public School will have a lower chance of securing a place than a Student who went to a Comprehensive School if they achieve equal or higher level of attainment. Politics and Capitalism play a far bigger role in whether you will be able to go to an Oxbridge university than anything ridiculous like actual capability or academic ability. Universities in the UK are a scam who have sold increasingly larger generations of Young Adults in the UK down shit creek for the sake of profit, forcing many who would have previously received a high class degree into Poly technics fostering mickey mouse degrees on UK students whilst giving places in high tier subjects to foreign students who pay higher fees, it's a disgrace.
Veronica Donahue sounds Irish Catholic. That wouldn't help.
@@nimbledick9869 Oxbridge is one of the few UK universities who are exceedingly tough on international students. (The government kinda forces them to be harsher on them despite them offering more tuition. Oxbridge has to comply because of how much money the government gives them)
@@nimbledick9869 Nope it's the opposite for Oxford regarding home vs international students. They have very few places for international students and expect them to have better results. Home students have a better chance and can get in with lower grades tbh.
It’s a challenging choice of tie but I applaud your commitment.
Thanks!
I'm a second year Oxford Student who loves your video because it is helping me answering the questions:
How the hell did this place let me in
Thanks for your comment! I hope you're enjoying Oxford?!
My daughter is anxiously waiting for her MAT results and also as school doesn’t tell students their predictive scores ,she is not certain if she has met the entry requirement as mentioned in the website of Oxford …she watched today this video with me.Undoubtedly it has lifted her spirit and made her realise that being rejected by an university won’t be the end of the world rather it will open a new path in life towards success .Thank you so much for all these informative videos.
Thank you for your kind words. All best wishes to you.
Thank you for your words.and l have been rejected three times but l am still working.being rejected is not the end of the life
Wishing all the best for all those waiting to hear back from Oxbridge 💗💗good luck !!
You are an absolute legend Matt. I’ve just got an offer for PPE at Hertford, with massive thanks to your videos. Particularly for the TSA, you helped massively, and I managed to get 46/50 on the day. Genuinely, I am so grateful for all your content.
Congratulations!
how are your studies going!!
Both my husband and I were students at Jesus College, Oxford in the 1990s and now our daughter is waiting for her interview result, though not at Jesus as they don't offer her subject. Thanks for these excellent videos which have offered such great advice throughout the application process. We love Jesus, the best college.... don't tell our daughter!
sorry I accidentally told ur daughter😬
Thanks for your comment! All best wishes to your daughter, who, judging by your username is Simon Cowell's granddaughter?!
It's a beautiful college. I have to go there at the start and end of term. Parking is terrible 😂
Did she get in?
Thank you very much for sharing your experience,
But how did you conjectured , that
JESUS College is best .
?
Thanks so much for repeatedly giving crucial support and help for free, my school hasn't been very helpful at all-but since finding this channel, I have been able to effectively work towards my application, which will be this year!
I'm glad it's been helpful. Best of luck.
Mine too!!
Such a heart-warming message for those who are rejected...
Impressive.
Far beyond my expectations.
Thanks!
I'M GOING TO OXFORDDDDD, FOR ENGLISH LIT!!!
Yaayyy!!!! Congrats!!! Me tooo!!!🌈🌈🌈🍾🍾🍾🎉 What college?
O. Knight-Catalinete Congrats to you too 🥳🎉!!! My college is Regent’s Park (it’s so small; I haven’t met anyone going here yet). What’s your college?
Yay!!! Congrats!!!!
@@o.knight-catalinete6934 Yay!!! Congrats!!!
@@mariadelcarmenperez8984 Thank you María!!🤩
The quality of the information provided in your videos is consistently good. Thank you for all your sustained efforts in providing in very in depth advice about the application process for Oxford, as well as life at Oxford more generally! :D
You're welcome! And thank you for your kindness
Thanks for all your support, got rejected yesterday which resulted in an uncountable amount of tears and upset. Your videos have been fantastic though, for the whole process, and I thank you for that. I know you don't have to make these videos at all, or give all the lovely advice that you do (or even read the comments!), but you do - and it's made the whole experience a little less isolated. :) Thanks a lot!
Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it.
I'm sorry to read that you were rejected, but I hope that you feel better soon and take the best out of this experience.
Thanks Matt, awaiting my Cambridge application for next week. Although I didn’t do an admission test and my interview was half an hour long, it was very enjoyable and your videos were very helpful in my preparation.
Good luck!
How come you did not do an admission test?
@@starrynight3482 some course don't require one
Absolutely brilliant video! I’m eagerly waiting for Tuesday (interestingly enough Jesus is one of two colleges that interviewed me). I know it’s going to hit quite hard if I get rejected, but this video has helped a huge amount. Thanks to you, I can see the positives in either outcome!
I'm very glad the video was helpful. Best of luck to you.
did you get in?
@@joshwylie1772 Yep - currently in my second year as a physicist!
@@willfahie nice bro how you finding it?
@@joshwylie1772 Hard work but really enjoying it
Thank you for your advice! I may be a bit behind compared to others for others have more opportunities of getting into Oxford. However, I am extremely hard working and bright minded. With your advice, I can use it to my advantage to succeed in getting into my Oxford so I can pursue my goal in the either writing or science. Thank you very much.
Best of luck!
me, a Cambridge applicant hearing deadline day for Oxford was today, thinking it was Cambridge, and momentarily freaking out!!! best of luck to everyone finding out today
What did you apply for at Cambridge?
I have never thought of studying and I know that part is my fault but I did had my own issues that never gave me a chance to think of wanting to get into such remarkable universities. I never was as lucky as other kids to have friends to hear about dreams. What's past is past, currently I'm at second half of my bachelor's. I didn't do great. I have a 2.91 GPA but I'm willing to start from right today. I have wrote down my exam plan, I'll try my best to have a chance, the confidence of applying to Oxford. I hope there's a chance for me to do better, I have 4 semesters left. I hope to get a better GPA by the end. I hope growth counts as something. I'm writing this to promise right here that I will at the very least have my resume uploaded.
Good luck to you!
I applied for the foundation in history and got rejected. No academic experience in English and still thought I had a chance. No education in English, apart from language school experience. Who did I think I was?! Haha they were very kind and suggested a introductory course at Cambridge. The reality is if you don’t have a strong academic willingness and enjoys reading a lot then it might be a bit difficult to be accepted there and of course be very intelligent. I think these requirements are not difficult to spot. Congratulations to you!
Not the point here but your tie is fantastic lol
Thanks!
When I chuckled when he said do-do I pretty much knew Oxford maybe isn’t the place for me
Thank you for making yet another very informative video! Just one question: How does Oxford contextualise the performance/grades of international students? How are they being compared to applicants from the UK?
I do not know about UK system. But I have to say the requirements for US students are quite low. I think any decent students who put half heart into study would have qualified to apply, then of course being mercilessly murdered at Oxford subject tests. I noticed US students have lowest admission rate.
It's a good question. We are not able to contextualise international qualifications to the same degree that we can for domestic qualifications. This is because we utilise socio-economic and educational data that is specific to the UK. But, international students can make references to their context in the personal statement when applying, and they can (should) encourage teachers to make any relevant statements on context in the teacher reference, if they think it's of importance.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 I assume the goal of contexualising a student is to discover raw intelligence which might otherwise be hidden under grade and tests. Tutors will be in best positions to judge a student's potential through interviews. I wonder what would tutors decide if a student did extremely well in interviews, but average in the test or vice versa. Does one discount the other or simply follow the standards of calculation, each student receive one score in the end and rank them by number.
Sir, expecting you as the professor for coming years as well, always with you and understand ur struggle as well..... Can not write more
This video is brilliant , absolutely love your video, give us a lot of insight. However I wonder if you could do a video how post graduate selects its student in Oxford? I think that will be a great aid
Great suggestion! Thank you
Ahhhh, what a nice video! I could have done with this when I got rejected from Lincoln for English in 1995. Still, better late than never! 🤣 It actually made me feel good about my rejection all these years on! I went on to get an English degree from Royal Holloway, whose English department was pretty highly ranked at the time. It still is, but not as high as then. Afterwards, I got a master's in English from the University of Sussex, chosen because I'm from Brighton and my dad was a lecturer at Sussex Uni, so we got a discount. Therefore, each time, I couldn't have gone to Oxford. And now I work at a famous book publisher, for an old and highly respected imprint, editing famous, household-name authors. So I'm probably exactly where I would have been if I'd got into Oxford, because my aim was always to work in book publishing. This tutor is right; not getting in to Oxford really does not hold you back. Sidenote: I married a Cambridge man. I have found that if you don't get into Oxbridge, you can marry someone who went there and be Oxbridge-adjacent always. 😂😂😂
I applied to Exeter College to do music for 2011 and was lucky enough to get an interview. Whilst the experience was really exciting, I felt it wasn't entirely for me. I didn't get in, but i was so grateful to have had that experience, and I went to a really great university. It worked out in the end. Hope this helps someone.
Thank you. It's great to read that you found the experience positive.
I applied to Oxford for this January deadline for Physics and I am quite anxious about the upcoming deadline. This video was a very concise and fun way to calm my nerves slightly. Cheers!
@Hamad thank you!
Best of luck!
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 thank you so much! Under 24 hours now haha
@@epicsheep6658 I can’t imagine how you feel rn 😭 let me know how it goes !!! GOOD LUCK
@@salicylicacid9945 thank you! I'll be sure to update this thread with the result! Fingers crossed lol
This year is my baccalaureate and I happen to be a Tunisian student who's aiming for the sky. I do have a feeling that this goal is far away from my grip and that I am just a child who dreams of getting to the moon! But man has made it to the moon and so shall I. I will work hard and I will do my best to achieve greatness. I refuse to die without making a change to benefit humanity during and after me. Although I faced hardships of every kind, financial was it or health concerned, my ambition is still standing proud deep within my soul pushing me to keep going and to never give up. I do hope to make an academic success this year and to get accepted into Oxford in the future; however, even if I failed, I shall never give up on my ambitions, on my dreams, on my solest human purpose.
All best wishes to you!
I missed the audio of the first few seconds of this video, so I looked up your subject and I was not surprised.
First things first: what an absolutely dashing tie you're wearing!
Secondly, I wonder in what way, if at all, graduate applications deviate from the points you presented here.
Thank you so much for these lovely videos.
Thank you! Graduate applications are similar but rely more of letters of recommendation, which are not used for UG admissions.
Can I just say, your oratory skills are fantastic. I’d be happy to study under you. Could I have an offer based on that compliment alone?
Well, that's very kind of you! But I'm happy to write that our admissions process is incorruptible!
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 well that is a surprising shame!
Good luck for Tuesday everyone!
Thanks so much for the clarification provided in the video. I was wondering if gcse grades would account for the “minute differences amongst applications”. I attended a day at Oxford via school in which they explained that gcses are looked at in context, but are very rarely the deal breaker, so i am just curious how much significance they hold. Thank you
GCSEs matter, but are taken with all other data. If someone had the required A-levels predicted, and had strong admissions test and interview scores, I would not be troubled by a mixed bag of GCSEs.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571thank you very much for the clarity
For many applicants to Oxford, I suppose most important aspects might be the special opportunities Oxford could offer after graduation especially about equality. So the important must be the possibility for the relaxation of cultural strictness different according to Colleges. Thank you my friend for introducing me to your atmosphere. Good day to you.
everyone who’s waiting for a decision, good luck!! i got rejected this year unfortunately but i will try for post graduate!!
You mean master?why you got rejected? I am anxious about getting rejection
I got into Oxford to do my post graduate this year. It has been a really long journey for me. I am close to my 40s. Have tonnes of life and work experiences. I am an asian mtf transgender. I been through the army. Worked in strip clubs and all to support myself and joined the international transgender pageant Miss International Queen.
Proud of myself that I have gone so far, after all the surgeries, emotional pain. But yet also contributing to academia and speaking on forums and all to educate others about problems faced by the lgbtq community not only in terms of surgeries but also in legal issues.
Other than these, I read a lot and I am a super hardworking person and gotten a First Class in my undergrad and First Class for masters too. And I have also a lot of various work experiences. Work experiences include being a DJ, teaching scuba diving, adult entertainment and porn industry, stripclub, waitress, visitor experience assistant.
Til now I am so happy to be selected and I am so excited to enter Oxford in the fall so that I can contribute my knowledge and experiences to academia.
Fantastic -- congratulations! Wishing you all the best.
i went through secondary/grammar education in the late 60's early 70's the teachers were crap as i found out when i joined the navy and got a second chance at getting my o levels, of course it was too late to look at universities, if you get the chance embrace it
As an American professor (Ph.D., Stanford) and Oxford alum (M.A. [Greats], Campion Hall) who's sat on numerous admissions boards, I found this instructive. Question: are postgraduate admissions decided by the subject area tutors as is the cade in the U.S.?
Many thanks for your comments. Yes, postgraduate admissions are led by subject specialists.
watching this five years until I have to go to collage (oxford is my dream)
As always, thank you so much for your video! It's really helped me put things in perspective and now I'm less scared for Tuesday. Though I was wondering whether receiving additional interviews means anything in terms of decisions - are they a good sign?
In my reading as an amateur observer, it means schools can not make up the mind about you. Obviously if you are definitely proven to be a pleasant teachable genius, no more interviews needed, but then if they know they do not want you, why wasting time on you. They are super busy. I would say your chances are good if you did well during the extra interviews.
@@zengjanezhu Thank you so much! That makes a lot of sense. I think I did okay in my second one so hopefully I'll have good news on Tuesday 😊
Yes, multiple interviews is a good sign. It can be indicative of about four or five different scenarios, but all of which scenarios involve you being competitive.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you so much! That makes me feel so much better about today. Ooooo just a few more hours and I'll know!!
Update, I got in!! Thank you soooooo so much!!
If I ever got into Oxford, I would love to be your student. Just if.
Coming from the US, hearing that extracurriculars have no bearing on admission is absolutely wild!
from the us here too, and I completely love their system so much more.
If I solve the Riemann Hypothesis on my iphone 8 (with a cracked screen) could you guarantee my place on the applicant list? Pinky swear I will apply.
Hello Matt! Thank you so much for the video, it certainly demystified a big chunk of the process. However I was curious about what additional interviews mean (specifically for international applicants applying for law) as well as what are the 4-6 different reasons a candidate may receive an additional interview invite. I only received two interviews from my allocated college and this is worrisome for me because the past trends indicate a higher offer rate for candidates who got an additional interview. Any advice would be extremely helpful!
You shouldn't be worried. Receiving an interview at all is an excellent sign. It wouldn't be helpful for me to outline the scenarios, because it is very complicated. It is simply the case that having more interviews is neither a good nor bad sign. You just need to go along with it. All best.
Hi Matt! Thank you for a nice video :) I have a question. I recently interviewed for Engineering at two different colleges. I feel like I didn’t perform very well in the interview with my home college, but I think I did well in the second college interview, having a good conversation with the professor. Do you think the interview with the second college could be seen as a positive signal to the home college, or could the negative evaluation from the first college affect the second college's decision?
Hi there, it's very difficult to suggest what may have happened in your interviews. Not least of which is because students often can't accurately gauge their own performances. What you thought went less well may just have been the interviewer stretching and challenging you. They may have thought that you did well. I can say that there is typically some communication between colleges, so the interviews at both can be considered together.
Thank you for the video! Does Oxford distinguish between types of qualifications (e.g. IB vs. A-Levels vs. others listed on the "international qualifications" page)?
Specifically, if an applicant is taking the IB but already meets the criteria for international qualifications (three APs at grade 5 and a sufficient SAT score), would an offer still be conditional on the results of the IB results? Or would it likely be unconditional (based on the USA qualifications)? Or would a case like this be dependent on the particular college making the offer?
Thanks again, these videos are always brilliant!
Good question. I would assume that your offer would be made on your existing US qualifications, as these seem to be sufficient. It will depend on the course you're applying to, and the particular qualifications you have, but we do accept US qualifications.
Hi Matt, if an individual has lowerer GCSE grades but due to extenuating circumstances, do they still stand a chance of applying if they have high predicted grades?
Yes. If your A-level predictions meet the entry requirements, and you perform well on any admissions tests/interviews, then you can certainly be competitive.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you so much for your response.
9:10 so if someone wants to study physics, being good at art wont help at all am i right?
That’s right.
Brilliant videos thank you! My daughter is in lower sixth and applying for Music at Oxford for 2024. Her GCSE results were excellent, predicted A level grades are above what is required, she is Grade 8 in three instruments. However, she does get very nervous and anxious and worry the interview part may let her down. She would thrive in the tutorial setting but the intensity of interview is a challenge. She does have to submit work and an audition which will be fine. How much weight will the interview carry as part of the whole process. Apologies for the long question!
Thank you! This playlist should help with regards to interviews ua-cam.com/video/f-zLEdKcesY/v-deo.html it's not at all unusual for students to be nervous about interviews. It's also important to recognise that interviews are one source of data amongst many that we use to determine which students we will take. In other words, given the strengths in your daughter's application, the interview would just be one of several bits of information used.
Many thanks for the information and reassurance. We’re proud of her for simply trying!
I was just wondering how important are GCSE’s specifically after applying on a gap year with your A-Level results (wanting to apply for law but mine are incredibly low, but hope to achieve A*A*A) will my GCSE’s still weigh in as an important factor to determine my future academic potential or will they be wholly discarded as My achieved A-level grades are now a more helpful indicator in the admissions process for Oxford? I prefer the law course here but I’ve heard they care more about GCSEs than Cambridge and feel as though I shouldn apply they’re next year as I could just be wasting my hopes on Oxford? Really appreciate your videos :)
GCSEs will be considered, but alongside all other data. If there's a reason your GCSEs don't represent your abilities -- such as because you faced health or personal difficulties, or simply because you didn't get on with the subjects -- then your teachers can say as much in their reference on you for UCAS. A-levels are more important than GCSEs, but GCSEs are not irrelevant.
Please could you explain how the Foundation Year admissions process functions at Oxford?
For normal entry (as this video implies), Oxford wants the best possible candidate. But, could doing really well ironically harm your chances of getting onto the Foundation Year?
This is asked as I did an FOI for the Foundation Year and I was surprised that some students who had predicted grades like A*AA were rejected. I know that BBB is the minimum entry requirement but does that mean someone with A*AA would be rejected because they’d be seen as “too good” for the Foundation Year and not needing it so should have applied for normal entry?
I got BBB in my A-levels last year due to medical issues and missing a lot of school but am now predicted 3A*s (which is what I was predicted last time around). I want to apply due to the disruption I faced even though I am on track to do well in my retakes. Also, I thought Oxford did not like retakes.
Would I be disadvantaged as Oxford may think I wouldn’t benefit from the Foundation Year as I have too high predicted grades? Or, would my predicted grades be ignored since I already meet the minimum entry in her achieved grades?
The admissions process for the foundation year (as with all Oxford degrees) is holistic. Meaning that all relevant data are considered and carefully balanced. It is the case that the FY is designed to give a foundation in HE to those lacking it. Given that resources are not infinite, we do need to prioritise those who could most benefit from foundational support. It is nonetheless the case that we’re aiming to admit students with the best potential in HE. A levels cannot always predict perfectly how well someone will perform at university. Even in regular Oxford admissions we don’t just take the students with the best grades, because there are other relevant data that can give us insights to their likely performance as uni students. The interview is an example of this. A candidate with four A*s at A-level could very well underperform a candidate with AAA, and that may incline us to take the latter. Key to all of this is that A-levels are not straightforwardly measures of who will be the best at university.
Thanks for the video! For PPE, what percentage weighting would you say is approximately given to the TSA s1 and s2, and then the interview in the final decisions?
İ would love to know this as well!
TSA section one typically counts for more than section two. The interview usually counts for more than the TSA. It's impossible for me to be definitive on this question, because each college will weight things slightly differently. Broadly speaking, you will have needed to have done well on the TSA to have been invited to interview in the first place.
This video was very insightful and important for candidates. Thank you. But what do you think about international students? Can you explain the process for accepting international students?
Thanks! The process for international students is almost identical to that for domestic students. We don't have so much data on social context for international students, and we have to be sure that their qualifications are eligible: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications But, otherwise, the process is the same: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students
How about international students? Is the admission procedure the same? If there are a few different steps, it would eagerly be appreciated if you could mention them.
Thank you in anticipation.
Hi there, the qualifications may be different, but see here for a conversion: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications
Otherwise the process of admissions is identical for international and domestic students.
Hi Matt, I just wanted to ask whether Oxford colleges consider the admissions tests before or after interviewing you? I feel as though I struggled thoroughly with my LNAT, yet I was recently shortlisted for an interview in Law, and was honestly quite shocked! Also. what would you suggest I do now to maximise my chances of getting an offer, if (for example) I was correct in that my LNAT results aren’t so good?
Hi there, the LNAT result is considered before and after interviewing. All data from the application are considered holistically. Be sure to practice for the interview. There are resources here: ua-cam.com/video/f-zLEdKcesY/v-deo.html
Thank you, very informative! So, things which are irrelevant must also include AGE - you did not mention that! I am near 72 years old, fit & healthy, & want to apply for a course at Oxford, what are my chances, given that I am academically proven? Is it a criteria that you go on after your degree to do some sort of good for people or the country? In that case then if you are old you don't have much time left to do those things.
I don't think there's any such criterion. Some collèges don't accept mâture students, which might be à disadvantage, but otherwise I think go for it!
Hello Dr. Matt. Your video is really helpful and inspiring, as always. I have looked up the PPE website and saw they list A-level, IB and Advanced Highers certificates in Admissions Requirement. I’d like to ask whether I will need to acquire all of them for application because I, a free candidate, cannot sign up to take the IB exam (My high school is not licensed to teach IB). Thank you.
Thank you Matt for this informative video
As an international student is it possible for me to write A levels independently because my country's high school senior qualifications are not accepted
I think so. Although I'm not entirely sure how that would work. This website has some information: www.studyin-uk.com/study-options/a-level/ no doubt there will be more options, however.
Thank you so much for this! It really gave terrific insight into the admissions process.
I was just wondering, regarding admissions tests, why it is considered such a level playing field? I know some ‘public school’ students that have had special tutoring in the admissions tests, where others get no support from their school whilst working a part time job, as an example. It just seems a bit strange how the admissions test, despite still being a test like that of A-levels, is considered as such a level playing field when in actuality there are still inequities varying between schools/wealth/resources available? :)
Thank you!
Thanks for your comment. It’s a fair point. The admissions test are more of a level playing field, but I would agree that they are not a complete level playing field. That’s why I’m trying to provide as many resources to help with admissions test on this channel in order to make the process as fair as possible.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you for this. What you are doing is really incredible, I wouldn’t know where to start when applying to Oxford without your videos.
It is better to have a test than not. One would never want a system like US which has no objective measurement. Life has never been fair and the test reflect that. But a test at least offer a self driven student a chance to shine. If one get rid of test, what will be resolving to is to use completely subjective opinions to judge a student, which in my view more unfair. US cares about extracurricular, but the extracurricular is much more tied to familiar circumstances than a test. Furthermore, to succeed at college, one do need certain acquired knowledge and possess certain level of intelligence. How a student acquired those is not a college's business, but it is college's business to ensure its students able to complete the study.
My son applied for oxford last October. He chose not to prepare for the test, and only did one past paper to be familiar with the format. He certainly shall not be treated differently because he was lazy. Internet made many things possible, one shall make the best use of his circumstances and not fall into the pit of demanding equity. Equity is actually the most unfair system, and most demotivating system.
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I'm not smart, nor am I in the best position to get into Oxford. I live very far away, etc but I want to try as hard as I can to get into Oxford! If I don't get in, thats ok but I will still try as hard as I can. Thats what its all about!
Exactly! Try hard and you will take loads out of the process regardless of whether you get in or not.
Btw, no one is born smart, and it's all about how hard you work (and admittedly a lot of luck) as to how smart you end up. Trying hard is certainly the best approach to take. Good luck to you! Let me know if you need any help.
Nice to be here, some day i wanna be there for My Doctoral degree.
Thank you sir for the very detailed walk-through of Oxford's admission criteria. Could you please clarify if achievements in extra-curricular activities related to the applied subject area be considered? For example, applying for mathematics major while being a national team member of Math Olympics? Thank you again.
Thanks for your comment. I would call that super curricular rather than extra curricular, because it is academically relevant. And yes, such achievements can indeed help. Not least because it will improve your skills enormously.
I have 3.53 in my gpa as an undergrad, do I even bother to think of applying?
If you're thinking of applying as a postgrad, then, yes, you can consider it. This is because a wide range of data are considered holistically, and a relatively low GPA can be offset by an exceptional statement of purpose, strong references, good interview performance etc.
Your chances of admission will of course depend on what subject you're applying for and the strengths of the application field.
All best wishes.
Hey,
Does speaking several languages (chinese, arabic, french,spanish, english and german) help you in your application for a masters in computer science or do they just care about 100% related skills?
Hi there, you would need to spell out why being a polyglot helps for the course. For instance, if you are planning any research around natural language processing, then it could be exceptionally helpful. But it wouldn't be sufficient to just note that you speak several languages as the relevance will not be obvious.
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Hi, I'm an international student. I can't find tests center to take admission tests. There are some centers for A-Levels, but they said they don't offer admission tests like MAT. Admission tests are required for my application, what do you recommend me to do? Thanks in advance for your answer!
Details on how and when to register are still to be determined for this year. Please check here for updates, www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/guide/admissions-tests/mat Also, please contact the Maths Institute if you'd like further updates: www.maths.ox.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us
Sir, I am an Indian student with relatively average grades but I aim to score well in the admissions test for Oxford. My question to you is whether or not my chances of getting in increase if I score well on the admissions test to my course even though my application otherwise is quite weak in terms of past academic records and extra curricular.
Hi there, provided you're on course to meet our minimum entry requirements, then yes your performance on the admissions tests can certainly improve your chances of admission. For information on the minimum entry requirements for Indian qualifications, see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you for the reply sir.
Ho Matt, thank you for this video! I am still young but thinking of one day applying, and I was wondering about grades value in acceptance process; right now I am working hard(israeli student) to get really high grades, such as (in israeli qualifications terms) level 5 math(highest) level 5 english, level 10 music(it's higher because of a recital test instead of 5), and A and A+'s on subjects, and I aim to get into the music course - how much do grades matter(I also practice essay writing).
And I am asking all of this because israeli citizens are required to serve 2-3 years at the military after high school, which will leave me at 21 when I apply, and is doing anything in the military that is related to my subject in the military such as "excellent musician" change my chance?
I am alittle stressed about it, what should I do Matt?
I know it's a long quastion, but it will be a lifesaver to have anyone qualified that can help me around in this situation to talk to, since I am trying my hardest and best.
Will appriciate if you read this, but I understand you might be busy knowing you have things to do -
Thank you for making this video!!
Grades are important, but you don't need to have perfect grades to be competitive. You just need to have the sufficient level required for our courses. To see what Israeli qualifications are needed, please see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications
Attending Oxford after serving in the military is not a problem at all. We have many students who come to Oxford after the age of 21.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 wow that's great to hear Matt! thanks for taking your time in replying to me! in my eyes it's good that grades are not the only thing that matters and that you guys care about how teachable and passionate the student is, I wish you a great new year!
Hey! Two years late but two questions, do A-Level grades have a high baring on your consideration of a masters applicant if they performed exceptionally well in their undergraduate (particularly if said individual had teacher-assessed A-Level grades during lockdown), and do you take into consideration areas of deprivation? I was bumped down the grades required by several universities as I live in an area of deprivation in the UK, and I'm wondering if Oxford do the same? Cheers!
Hi, no A-levels are not typically factored into masters admissions decisions, because the undergrad degree is far more useful data.
Hi, thanks for that brilliant video and it helped me a lot, but i have some questions..
First of all, i study in 10th grade from a not well-known country (English is not my native language) The system is different(worse) but difficult than the systems of other countries. So basically till this year i rarely thought about going to such prestigious universities. lt does not about my academic status it's about my environment. My family or teachers never taught me that i have opportunity getting accepted to these elite universities. They influenced me in a bad way and i thought im not one of the smart!!!intelligent!!! students.
But this year i started thinking of the university of Oxford. In my country there are 11 grades so it's clearly taking risk. Im going to continue to work on myself for next school year.My aim is to be a medical student. What exams do I need to take to be accepted to Oxford? Do you have recommendations about how can i work( it can be sources, books)? And lastly how can i expand my cv to increase my chance? I will continue to do research.
Please see here is your country's high school qualifications are accepted at Oxford: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications For info on medicine, see here: www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine/pre-clinical/applying/international
@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thanks for information🙏🏼 by the way It says "not accepted"😩
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is it common to get alternative course options at Oxford? I've read a few Reddit posts regarding alternative courses offered by Universities and some people mentioned Oxbridge as well. Though my application for medicine had been unsuccessful that gave me some hope for reconsideration as I'm also working on research papers and could benefit as a supporting document for my application! it's just the unfortunate timing that I couldn't include it in my personal statement or an initial round of application but it has quite a lot of weight to it.
It is possible to be offered a place to read History for someone who has applied to study History and Politics. But, it is not the case that Oxford offers places on courses that are administered by different admissions teams. So, for example, it wouldn't be possible to offer a place for biochemistry to someone who had applied to study medicine.
Working on research papers is great by the way! That will help you in a variety of ways.
@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you so much for the clarification! I looked up n it states that biomed, Biology, human science n chemistry are relevant to medicine. Would it be worth it if i reach out to them to consider me in case there is a vacancy for any of these subjects? I really want to be at Oxford n this seems to be my only chance at it. I do have a CV with all my credentials n quite a few of them do facilitate biomed n biology (ETERNA RNA) but im afraid if they would do much considering financial retrain has made it quite hard to physically engage with these subjects 😔
@@ayeshaiqbal1821 You can only apply to Oxford during the admissions process. Reaching out to the subjects will not work. There won't be any vacancies for 2025, but you could apply for 2026: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/admissions-timeline
You mentioned not taking into account school types. Does that also apply to grammar schools ie. schools that might require sitting a test to get into, or that might have higher grades required at GCSE to study A Levels??
Yes. We consider school type as a form of contextual data, but recognise it is vastly less reliable data than individual-level data on socioeconomic status. Even then, our decisions always come back to academic ability and potential.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 thank you!!
What about applying internationally? How would one go about doing that?
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students
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I'm from India and preparing for law. I have question - I will get my class 12th marks on May 2025, so should I apply this year or not?
I think that you could apply this year. UK applicants will not receive final grades until summer 2025, but can apply in autumn 2024.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thanks, I will
Hi I have a daughter 8 years old. What is the best strategy to start from now on and get in to the Oxford ? Can we visit you ?
The best thing at that age is to enjoy learning and exploring around the curriculum. Oxplore.org is a good website to use for this. There are open days for visiting in July. Some colleges do work with primary schools, including Jesus College, but these are arranged with the schools in our link areas of Wales and South London.
Thank you so much for this video its very informative! You mention that contextualised grades are taken into consideration (which is great), but I was wondering is this only in relation to the other students at your school and in your area? I have a chronic illness that has made me miss large amounts of school in the past however my grades are very good considering- would this be taken into consideration? Please give me your most honest answer as I dont know who else to ask. I basically mean are my grades going to be compared to able-bodied people or will they understand that although I’ve been hugely disadvantaged that I am still getting grades that are above average?
Can you explain in more detail "particularly disadvantaged backgrounds" what exactly does this mean.
This refers primarily to educational and economic disadvantages. We have data on the relative performance of schools, and the relative poverty of different postcodes.
Does the acceptance depends on type of bachelors degree or not ?
The acceptance rate does vary, yes. More competitive degrees include computer science and medicine, less competitive degrees include modern languages and history.
Thank you for this video its greatly helpful, but I do have one question. I plan on applying to Oxford for grad school, however the subject I'd apply for would be different than my bachelors degree. Would that affect my application since I'd go from journalism to English?
I think it depends on which graduate degree you're planning to do. The MSt in English (1550-1700), for example, ask for "a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in English literature and/or English language, or exceptionally a related subject."
Which course are you looking at?
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 I'm looking at the MSt English (1900-present), which says the same thing now that I've looked at the requirements. Thank you so much for responding!
How does age affect the application? Will it be counted towards contextualising the application content? Are younger applicants more likely to get in than people in their late twenties, early thirties, or forties?
Applications are most common from students just finishing school. But, we do receive applications from students older than this, and their applications are taken just as seriously.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you for your reply!
I was looking at the entry requirements and found that GCSEs account for 15% of the application. I know that entry completely depends on the tiny differences between the candidates, especially for competitive courses like Law. Do you know what GCSE grades most people who get into Oxford for Law have, because I was looking on the student forum and many candidates who were rejected had 8 grade 9s, 8 grade 8s and so on. Do you need so many high grades because my school didn't allow me to take more than 8 subjects and told me there was not enough space on my timetable.
There’s no specific tariff for GCSEs, so it’s fine to apply with the number of GCSEs you have.
Hi, does Said Business School use the same 'Decision Algorithm' in assessing applicants for their graduate programs especially the EMBA? Thanks in advance for the help!
It's similar, but the algorithm described in this video is for undergraduate admissions. For graduate admissions, there are many more applicants from overseas, meaning that contextualising academic performance becomes much more difficult. This is because we don't have enough useful data on the sorts of schools and other academic environments that people will have come from. As a consequence, for graduate admissions, we lean more heavily on grades and letters of recommendation.
Hi Matt, I am currently a year 12 student and take 4 subjects (mandatory in year 12 at my school) but I would like to drop one at the end of the year. Provided that I still have the required subjects, will taking 3 subjects instead of 4 harm my chances of admission? and thanks for the video!
Thank you! No, three subjects will not harm your chances of admission. You do not need four to be competitive. Three subjects may give you more spare capacity to prepare for any admissions tests and pursue some super curricular activities.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Ok, thanks!
Our daughter goes to a top private independent school in the Northeast in USA. She is thinking of applying to Oxford for linguistics. How difficult is it for Americans to have a reasonable chance for acceptance. She is half English, half Spanish American. Many thanks
Hi there, we have students from 140> countries, including many from the US. Please see here to find out what sort of high school performance would be competitive: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications All best, Matt
Do you have to be superposh and speak in received pronunciation to be admitted?
No not at all
Definitely not.
How much weight do gcses hold? (for context i acheived 7 grade 8s and 3 grade 7s) im now in year 12 doing my A levels
There are no specific requirements for GCSE grades. So, your results could allow for a competitive application. This will depend on your A-level predictions and other application requirements, notably admissions tests and interviews.
Just wondering if I still have a high likelihood of receiving an offer for Oxford’s law course if I only achieved average grades- mostly 5s and 6s and no 8s and 9s? I’m mainly asking because I saw a previous response saying it would be preferable to have achieved high in maths and English for the law course. I achieved a 7 in both English literature and language, but a grade 5 in maths.
There are no specified GCSE requirements for Law, although most successful applicants will have strong GCSEs. Your results will be contextualised, meaning that if there are extenuating circumstances to explain the results, these will be considered with all seriousness. Your predicted (or obtained) A-level results will be more important than your GCSEs, as will your performance on the admissions test. In short, you can still make a competitive application.
Thank you so much for this incredible and helpful video. I appreciate all of the information!! I have a question. Does this apply for foreign exchange student applicants as well?
It is similar, but foreign exchange programmes have their own selection criteria as well. You will need to consult with those in charge of a specific programme for more details. All best, Matt
Students from other countries ( like Tunisia) do we need more tests than just our bac? Like TOFEL or IELTS or any other exam?
You may do, depending on your level of English. Please see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/ELR
how does the admission officers contextualize international schools. Do we need to provide context or do they go on their own and learn about the school in which I attended?
We're not able to contextualise International applications in the same way as domestic applications. If you have contextual information you'd like us to know about, you can ask your referee to include it in their reference on your UCAS form, and/or you can submit a letter to the college you apply to.
Does published research count as “academic” or publishing a solution to an open problem in maths?
Academic is anything produced by a university. An easy guide is if the publication is produced by a university, or the authors are university affiliated. Pretty much everything on Google Scholar is academic.
Hi, What do additional interviews mean for chemistry? Does this mean my first college did not want to give me an offer and so I was pooled to another? Thanks!
Not necessarily. It can mean one of about four different scenarios. It's certainly not a bad sign. All best wishes.
Thanks so much for making this video! Are there any different factors that you look at when considering international applicants?
Thanks for your comment Ava!
When considering international applications, we will check that your high school qualifications are eligible. See here if in doubt: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications
If you're applying to study medicine, there are very few spaces available for international students, because the British government restricts access: www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine/pre-clinical/applying/international
Otherwise we consider international applications the same as domestic applications.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 thank you!
This might sound stupid but I would still like to ask. I have completed my Master's in English Literature along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography. These two subjects are so dear to me and I don't know if I can let one go to continue with the other. At the moment, I am planning on doing a Master's in Geography. So, my question is, is it possible to pursue two dphils at Oxford simultaneously, one in English and the other in Geography? Sorry for such a lengthy question.
I don't think that would be possible, no. Simply because a DPhil is so all-consuming that I can't imagine doing two at once!
I got one 9 ,one 7, 2 6s and 2 5s in my GCSEs. If I receive full A’s in my A-levels, will they take my GCSEs into serious account?
It depends on what you are applying for. If, for example, you’re applying for maths, but did less well in your English GCSE, it likely won’t matter so much. For some subjects like Law or Medicine, it can be important to have done well across the board. In all cases, A-levels and admissions tests tend to weigh more heavily than GCSEs.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 yes, I’m planning to study law in university. Do you think my GCSEs would be good enough even if I di really well in my A-levels? Also, thank you for replying!
I would love to do a degree at Oxford but I failed my school results ( I think CSEs ).
I failed my school grades, with my highest grade being a D in English Literature.
Hello, I was reading a post from an oxford professor on reddit, he said that If I was to apply as an undergrad mature student in my 30's, I would not be considered because a 30 year old is considered low on teachability? He also said , the tutorials are 2 to 3 students...how do you pair up a 30 year old with a 17 year old? Is any of it true?
No, that's not true! We have an entire college full of mature students, many of whom are older than 30. "Teachability" does mean that an applicant would need to meet the entry requirements and perform well on admissions tests and interviews. But it would be both potentially unlawful and preposterous to suggest that someone over 30 could not be teachable!
I have taught tutorial pairs of 18/19 year olds with 40 year olds. It works brilliantly. The older students bring so much life experience and maturity to bear.
Please see here for further details: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/mature-students