Applying to Oxford and Cambridge
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Applying to Oxford and Cambridge
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What we have to offer
• Superb facilities and unparalleled levels of student support
• Top-rated teaching by top-rated lecturers
• Unique system featuring extensive small group teaching
• Challenging, stimulating courses
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What are we looking for?
• Are you academically able?
• Does Oxford and/or Cambridge offer a course you are passionate about?
• Will you enjoy the challenging education Oxford and Cambridge offer?
We are looking for the brightest and the best students regardless of background.
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The application process
Choose course and
College
UCAS application
(Cambridge Special Access Scheme)
Submit by 15 October
Result of application
Choose ‘firm’ and ‘insurance’
choices
Exam results/ confirmation
Written work / tests
Start university
Complete online SAQ
(Cambridge)
Interview
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The Universities and the Colleges
Role of the Universities
• Decide on course content
• Organise lectures, seminars, classes, practicals
• Set and mark examinations
• Award degrees
Role of the Colleges
• Admit undergraduate students
• Organise tutorials (Oxford) / supervisions (Cambridge)
• Responsible for academic and pastoral care
• Provide accommodation and places to eat
Collegiate universities:
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Choosing a College
• Differ in terms of:
• Accommodation
• Appearance
• Facilities
• Location
• Size (number of students)
• Research
• Open application route
• 30 (Oxford) / 29 (Cambridge) Undergraduate Colleges
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Choosing a College
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Information used in selection
We treat each applicant as an individual
• Academic record (eg GCSEs, AS and A levels)
• School or college reference
• Personal statement
• Submitted written work, where requested
• Test results, where tests form part of our assessment
• Performance at interview
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Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ)
(Cambridge only)
• Used to collect information not on the UCAS application
• Ensures consistent information about all our applicants
• Completed online, in multiple sessions if you want
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Admissions tests
Cambridge
• Bio-Medical Admissions Test (BMAT)
• Cambridge Law Test
• Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)
• College tests
Oxford
• BMAT / UKCAT
• LNAT
• TSA
• Maths Aptitude Test (also for Computer Science)
• ELAT
• History Aptitude Test (HAT)
• Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)
• Tests at interview for some subjects
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Interviews
• 1, 2 or 3 interviews, each lasting 20-45 minutes
• Conducted by lecturers and are predominantly academic and subject-focused
• Discussion based and intellectually challenging
• Interviews in Action film (Cambridge website) and various podcasts (Oxford website) available
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What are the interviewers looking for?
• Your academic ability and potential to thrive in the teaching environment we provide
• Your self-motivation, commitment and passion for your chosen subject
• Your ability to think independently and critically
No trick questions!
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After the interview
Several possibilities:
1. Successful application
2. Unsuccessful application
3. Application placed in the ‘pool’ (Cambridge)
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Welfare and support
• Academic
• Pastoral
• Cambridge Bursary Scheme and Oxford Opportunity Bursaries
• Students supporting students
• University Counselling Services
• Disability Advisory Service (Oxford) / Disability Resource Centre (Cambridge)
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Oxford and Cambridge Bursaries (UK students)
Bursary Household incomeBursary value2010-11
Cambridge Bursary
Up to £25,000 £3,400 per year
£25,001 - £50,020 £3,150 - £50 per year
Oxford Opportunity Bursary
Up to £25,000 £3,225 per year
£25,001 - £49,999 £3,225 - £200 per year
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Finding out more
• Ask questions today
• Undergraduate Prospectuses
• University websites
• Contact the Oxford Admissions Information Centre, Cambridge Admissions Office or any College admissions office
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www.admissions.ox.ac.uk
www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/