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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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!
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
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.?
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ruclips.net/video/f-zLEdKcesY/видео.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.
Hi Matt, Considering the contextualisation of GCSE grades, would I be disadvantaged by going to high performing school. My grades were roughly average for my school but nationally very high. When looking at my application could this affect my chances? Thank you for this video!
If you've got good GCSEs, then you don't need to worry. The reason we contextualise GCSEs is to understand when some applicants have slightly lower grades. In some cases, the applicants have lower grades because they had a more difficult context to deal with. There is no harm in having good GCSEs!
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/f-zLEdKcesY/видео.html
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!
Yes, we do not consider extracurricular activities as relevant for undergraduate or postgraduate admissions. We do like super curricular experiences. Please see here for details: ruclips.net/video/QcRkNfkxTxk/видео.html
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.
So with the extra curricular activities not been looked into would that include D of E or not as they do seem to go on about that quite a lot but I’ve never actually heard of it ever meaning anything?
No, D of E will not help someone get into Oxford. It's nonetheless very worthwhile, for a number of reasons. But it isn't obviously relevant to academic ability and potential.
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
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
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
they should have pathways that enable people like me who got 2:2 to have a chance to apply to a Masters or DPhil at the uni of oxford … there is absolutely no chance, but there should be a pathway designed for us to let us work hard and prove we can, tragic events made me get this and the dean of my uni wrote me a letter vouching i would have gotten 2:1 or first if not for several tragic events in my life …. do you think oxford would ever be inclusive in the future? not everyone has a perfect golden life or health, this should be something that a holistic and inclusive eligibility criteria should consider. Oxford does NOT do this at all. its a clear cut first of strong upper second class atm …
Thank you for the video. Regarding shortlisting process for medicine, I read from Oxford website that "The first stage of our shortlisting process has in previous years used a combination of contextualised GCSE performance (for those candidates with GCSE grades) and BMAT score, whereas this year we used a contextualised measure of BMAT performance." Would 2022 have similar process (not using GCSE grades) since there was no national examination for GCSE in 2021 either?
I suspect that the admissions process will be similar in 2022. Because of centre assessed grades, GCSEs are a less reliable source of data than they have historically been. This has promoted the BMAT as a more stable data source. The aim throughout is to be as fair as possible in our admissions process.
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.
Thank you for the words! I was rejected by Oxford 2 days ago. But I'm just really curious, how they proceed the admission in detailed,whereas I got the rejection less than 10 days after I submit my application?
I'm sorry to read that you were not offered a place. This video is about undergraduate admissions, and I'm guessing that you applied as a postgraduate. The processes are a little different. But even if it appeared to be a quick decision, it will have been taken with great care. No admissions tutor wants to dismiss a candidate without careful consideration.
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.
I'm not sure if I should ask this here, but how does Oxford generally consider classes taken at community colleges or two-year universities? Would a graduate school applicant be disqualified if they took classes at a community college and later transferred to a four-year university?
Hi there, you just need to meet any entry requirements for the course you're applying to. The type of university you've attended, or whether you've attended community college before then transferring to a university, is unlikely to affect your application, so long as you have whichever qualifications are needed for the course. Information on what qualifications are required will be available on the website for the course you are interested in. Best of luck!
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
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 love your videos and i have two question for you: i'm from germany and currently in 10th grade which means I will be starting my german A-Levels next school year. Will Oxford look at my grades from this year when I apply at the start of 12th grade when I don't have my final results yet? Or do only the grades from 11th grade matter? I'm not sure if we have predicted grades in germany so I'm a bit confused. Secondly I was wondering if taking part in academic clubs like for example a spanish club outside of school or any other academic related activity outside of school will give you an advantage when applying. Or does it just not matter? Thank you for making these videos and best wishes :)
Hi Abby, thank you for your comment! We will consider any qualifications you have secured and share with us on your UCAS application form. It's standard for applicants not to have their final high school qualifications, and schools usually offer us a prediction. If there is any doubt about this from your school, please contact the admissions officer at a college you'd like to apply to. Academic activities outside of school will likely help, but only if they relate to your chosen degree course. So, if you're thinking of applying to study Spanish at Oxford then attending Spanish club is a great idea.
Okay great thank you so much! I actually have one last question: does the C1 Cambridge English certificate increase the chances of getting in for an international applicant or is it irrelevant?
@@abby6672 The certificate won't necessarily increase your chances of getting in, but may be needed to secure a place. Details on language proficiency can be found here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/ELR Your English is clearly excellent, so I can't imagine it will be a problem!
This refers primarily to educational and economic disadvantages. We have data on the relative performance of schools, and the relative poverty of different postcodes.
as a US student, school starts in September and applications are due in October. my teachers don't feel they'll know how to accurately predict my grades within the first month of me being in their class. how should I proceed?
Good question. I'm not sure I'm afraid. I think you should contact the following email address in the first instance: student.information@admin.ox.ac.uk
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!
the only question i have is: does oxford value an increasing trend of marks? if i got a little less marks but graduated senior year with the highest marks, would that be recognized?
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.
Hi Mat! Hope you’re doing well. I just need a little bit of information about the medicine program. Could you please tell me that Is it comparatively difficult to get into and what’s the criteria for that?
Hi! Medicine is competitive, but if you know the criteria you will improve your chances of admission. Please see here for details: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/medicine Also, check out my video on the BMAT test, as it is amongst the best predictors of admissions success for medicine.
hi! im in year 12 aiming for taking the 3 year history course at oxford and although i know gcses are taken into account and contextualised heavily, i was wondering if oxford would take into account that when writing my gcses i had severe mental health issues (i wont go into detail) and would go to counselling once a week - which in my opinion heavily hindered my potentional. would this be taken into account if my teachers wrote about it? (obviously i am aiming for A* A* A* in my a-levels as well, which i believe will show my dedication and academic value after coming back from such a dark time in my life)
Yes, if your teachers were able to make reference to your mental health issues (I'm sorry to read about that by the way) in their UCAS reference, and/or in a letter to the college you apply to, that should be factored in. The teachers will not need to divulge any information you're not happy sharing. They would merely need to point out that your exams were disrupted by poor health. Be sure to practice the HAT test for history: ruclips.net/video/xsStONvSiAI/видео.htmlsi=sTOEHFruGCZNkeF8
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 thanks so much! that was the only thing i was worried about. another question though, ive printed out all the HAT tests to practice but if i complete them all before year 13 i wont have any practicing material for when i actually come around to doing the real test. are there any other materials i could use for it besides the mock tests in the website? 😊
You can ask a friend/teacher to dig out a random source from a period of history you have no familiarity with. And/or you can just find a source yourself from somewhere like Project Gutenberg: www.gutenberg.org Just find a source and write an essay, perhaps using some of the essay questions from past HAT papers, as they are fairly transferable.
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
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.
Assuming everything else about two applicants are the same would say a candidate for PPE with AAA at A levels be at a disadvantage to someone who has 4 A*'s at A level, or is it like a threshold that once you meet the requirements it is all the other data like TSA, interviews and CGCSE's that matter?
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you, just to ask for some advice then. I am considering reapplying after getting rejected for PPE post interview, I achieved my A levels A*AA last summer and now I am considering doing a CertHE in Computing and Statistics as I think the skills could be useful both personally and for Economics/politics. I am not sure whether to do it though, would it make my application more competitive for PPE or is it not really going to help and would it be better to use that time to spend on the TSA instead?
@@ntk4829 the qualification will not directly help your application for PPE, but it will likely have an indirect impact on your skills and confidence for the TSA and at interview. It also should not really be disruptive of your TSA preparation. The best way to prepare for the TSA is little and often, around 20 minutes a day, from today.
Hi, I'm applying to Cambridge (will find out if I have a place on the 25th), so I'm not sure if it will be the exact same as Oxford. But I really had a bad day on my ELAT exam, and got a way lower score than all the past papers I done, I got a lower than average score. However I have all 9s at GSCE and was top of my cohort, predicted A*s at A level and I think my interview went quite well (but obviously I dont know that for sure). Do you think I stand any chance of an offer with such a bad ELAT?
You absolutely stand a chance. You would not have been interviewed if there was no chance. You're bound to be a fantastic student -- as all Cambridge applicants are. Best of luck to you for the 25th.
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!
I’m in second year of uni and planning to apply for a post grad master program 2024 to study at Oxford university. Unfortunately/Fortunately I got an average of 70% and 73% in both first year and second year respectively. Just before I start my application, do I have a chance? I know that I’ll get a first class hons in my final year but my results won’t be out before the application deadline
It looks like you could indeed make a competitive application, yes. You’ll need supportive letters of recommendation from some tutors/lecturers. Given your strong performances in first and second years, these letters ought to be good as well. Best of luck with it.
Im like a year late but I plan on applying to oxford as an American, but for my major I need Three AP classes with a grade score of Five but here’s where I’m confused. I put three AP classes onto my schedule next year (junior year) and I plan on doing three more my senior year, but what would I do if I only got 2 Fives on my junior year AP exams and then I got two on my senior year exams? Because my application would have been due before I took the senior exams and I don’t know this just confused me
Most students apply to Oxford without having obtained the necessary grades. So we make decisions based on any grades they have, plus predictions from teachers (where these are provided), then we make a conditional offer -- i.e. your place would be contingent on securing AP grade 5 in x subject during your senior year. Does this make sense?
If I were to apply for the “history and English” or the singular history or English course at Oxford do my GCSE grades that are not related to this subject affect me? I received A*-A in subjects such as English, Classics History (which I love and want to study further at university) but only Bs or Cs in maths and science. I’m currently in year 12 so have not received my A level results however if I do obtain the required AAA or A*AA will my lower GCSEs in those subjects decrease my changes of a place? Also thank you so much for these videos!! So helpful and I am so grateful as I feel a lot less stressed about the process :)
Thanks for your comment. Your GCSEs will be considered along with all the other information you present in the application. Given your interests Are focused on the humanities, your results in stem subjects will be of lesser importance. It will be important nonetheless to do as well as you can in your A-levels, and in the admissions tests that we use for the subject. Best of luck!
Do separate interviews affect oneanother? For example, if I had two interviews at separate colleges and one went better than the other, would each college be able to see each others notes/decisions?
The colleges would see the scores given for each interview, yes. And, internally, colleges will look at how different interviewers scored candidates differently, and they will work out how they came to different perspectives and whether a candidate ought to be offered a place despite varying perspectives.
Hi, I’m a prospective applicant to Oxford, currently studying Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Computer Science in Year 12 (with an EPQ). I was hoping to gain some advice regarding my application to study Economics and Management, as whilst I have fairly strong GCSEs (ten 9s and one 8), and some supercurriculars surrounding the subject (entering essay competitions, creating a society at my school, beginning to complete some reading and write a blog, starting my own business, and completing some work experience at a wealth management company), I do not study Economics at A-Level, and was wondering whether this would place me at a disadvantage, and whether there was anything I could do to level the playing field?
No, you don't need Economics A-level to be competitive. Please be sure to practice the TSA test (section one for E&M), as it's one of the best predictors of admissions success. Check out my videos on this test.
Pretty much, yes. For grad students there is even more data available on academic ability and potential, but the essential selection criteria are the same.
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
Good morning, I need to get one answer. I recently applied towards this January deadline for MPhil program. Everything was so perfect I revised my written works multiple times. But after submitting the application I saw that there was one sentence in my SOP where I didn't put the phrase correctly. Now I am worried if they will reject me because of that mistake, While I have tried to write everything perfectly ? Thank you so much.
I wouldn't worry too much about this. Our postgraduate programmes receive applications from about 140 countries. We are used to applicants using the English as a second or third language. Provided that you have sufficiently good English to take the course, that's all that really matters. Your academic profile, your references, and any submitted work will count for far more than a minor mistake in the SOP. Best of luck with it
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 thank you so much. It really helped me. I must say you are really humble and helpful to students. I will surely update about the result here.
How important are AS levels when applying for Jesus College? I am considering to apply for Mathematics and Computer Science and taking a levels in Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science, with an Ancient History AS.
AS levels are not as important as A-level predictions (or grades if you have full A-levels). Most applicants don't have AS grades anymore as they have been phased out in England. More important will be placed on the admissions tests.
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.
Volunteering can be relevant super curricular work, if it is related to the field you want to get into. If, for example, you volunteer in some sort of public health capacity, and you're applying for medicine, then it is academically relevant. But, volunteering is not required to be a competitive applicant.
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.
I have already graduated high school(international student). My qualifications are not accepted, so I am taking up 3 A levels. Will that be enough? and also will I be allowed to submit predicted grades?
Yes, you only need three A levels. Although it can depend on what they are. Have you checked that the subjects are appropriate for your chosen course? Please see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing
The guidance is very similar for graduate students, except for graduate degrees there is a greater reliance put on reference letters submitted by your undergraduate tutors.
I have taught homeschooled students, so it's certainly possible. You should contact the college you plan to apply to for guidance on submitting a recommendation. Best of luck
It depends what you mean by average grades. If you meet our academic eligibility criteria, then you can also be eligible for financial support as well: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/admission-requirements
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 😊
@@Oh_to_sonder 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.
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 .
?
It’s a challenging choice of tie but I applaud your commitment.
Thanks!
Wishing all the best for all those waiting to hear back from Oxbridge 💗💗good luck !!
Not the point here but your tie is fantastic lol
Thanks!
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
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!!
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
When I chuckled when he said do-do I pretty much knew Oxford maybe isn’t the place for me
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?!
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!!
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!
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!
Sir, expecting you as the professor for coming years as well, always with you and understand ur struggle as well..... Can not write more
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!!!
@@elinor5551 Christ Church!!!🍾🌈 Are you on the discord server? I know a few Regents Park people on there
Good luck for Tuesday everyone!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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?
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.
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?
Good luck for tuesday everyone. My OXFORD OFFER REACTION 2021 is on my channel ahh!! Manifesting the same energy for 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
everyone who’s waiting for a decision, good luck!! i got rejected this year unfortunately but i will try for post graduate!!
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 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.
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.
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!!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 ruclips.net/video/f-zLEdKcesY/видео.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!
Hi Matt,
Considering the contextualisation of GCSE grades, would I be disadvantaged by going to high performing school. My grades were roughly average for my school but nationally very high. When looking at my application could this affect my chances?
Thank you for this video!
If you've got good GCSEs, then you don't need to worry. The reason we contextualise GCSEs is to understand when some applicants have slightly lower grades. In some cases, the applicants have lower grades because they had a more difficult context to deal with. There is no harm in having good GCSEs!
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 love your tie.
Thanks!
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: ruclips.net/video/f-zLEdKcesY/видео.html
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
Thank you for the video!
Are extracurriculars irrelevant for postgraduate admissions too?
Yes, we do not consider extracurricular activities as relevant for undergraduate or postgraduate admissions. We do like super curricular experiences. Please see here for details: ruclips.net/video/QcRkNfkxTxk/видео.html
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!!
So with the extra curricular activities not been looked into would that include D of E or not as they do seem to go on about that quite a lot but I’ve never actually heard of it ever meaning anything?
No, D of E will not help someone get into Oxford. It's nonetheless very worthwhile, for a number of reasons. But it isn't obviously relevant to academic ability and potential.
Which class grades do you guys look at while making the decision ?
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
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
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.
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!
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 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!
what a brilliant man
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.
they should have pathways that enable people like me who got 2:2 to have a chance to apply to a Masters or DPhil at the uni of oxford … there is absolutely no chance, but there should be a pathway designed for us to let us work hard and prove we can, tragic events made me get this and the dean of my uni wrote me a letter vouching i would have gotten 2:1 or first if not for several tragic events in my life …. do you think oxford would ever be inclusive in the future? not everyone has a perfect golden life or health, this should be something that a holistic and inclusive eligibility criteria should consider. Oxford does NOT do this at all. its a clear cut first of strong upper second class atm …
Thank you for the video. Regarding shortlisting process for medicine, I read from Oxford website that "The first stage of our shortlisting process has in previous years used a combination of contextualised GCSE performance (for those candidates with GCSE grades) and BMAT score, whereas this year we used a contextualised measure of BMAT performance."
Would 2022 have similar process (not using GCSE grades) since there was no national examination for GCSE in 2021 either?
I suspect that the admissions process will be similar in 2022. Because of centre assessed grades, GCSEs are a less reliable source of data than they have historically been. This has promoted the BMAT as a more stable data source. The aim throughout is to be as fair as possible in our admissions process.
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!
Thank you for the words! I was rejected by Oxford 2 days ago. But I'm just really curious, how they proceed the admission in detailed,whereas I got the rejection less than 10 days after I submit my application?
I'm sorry to read that you were not offered a place. This video is about undergraduate admissions, and I'm guessing that you applied as a postgraduate. The processes are a little different. But even if it appeared to be a quick decision, it will have been taken with great care. No admissions tutor wants to dismiss a candidate without careful consideration.
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.
I'm not sure if I should ask this here, but how does Oxford generally consider classes taken at community colleges or two-year universities? Would a graduate school applicant be disqualified if they took classes at a community college and later transferred to a four-year university?
Hi there, you just need to meet any entry requirements for the course you're applying to. The type of university you've attended, or whether you've attended community college before then transferring to a university, is unlikely to affect your application, so long as you have whichever qualifications are needed for the course. Information on what qualifications are required will be available on the website for the course you are interested in. Best of luck!
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you!
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
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 love your videos and i have two question for you: i'm from germany and currently in 10th grade which means I will be starting my german A-Levels next school year. Will Oxford look at my grades from this year when I apply at the start of 12th grade when I don't have my final results yet? Or do only the grades from 11th grade matter? I'm not sure if we have predicted grades in germany so I'm a bit confused. Secondly I was wondering if taking part in academic clubs like for example a spanish club outside of school or any other academic related activity outside of school will give you an advantage when applying. Or does it just not matter? Thank you for making these videos and best wishes :)
Hi Abby, thank you for your comment! We will consider any qualifications you have secured and share with us on your UCAS application form. It's standard for applicants not to have their final high school qualifications, and schools usually offer us a prediction. If there is any doubt about this from your school, please contact the admissions officer at a college you'd like to apply to.
Academic activities outside of school will likely help, but only if they relate to your chosen degree course. So, if you're thinking of applying to study Spanish at Oxford then attending Spanish club is a great idea.
Okay great thank you so much! I actually have one last question: does the C1 Cambridge English certificate increase the chances of getting in for an international applicant or is it irrelevant?
@@abby6672 The certificate won't necessarily increase your chances of getting in, but may be needed to secure a place. Details on language proficiency can be found here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/ELR
Your English is clearly excellent, so I can't imagine it will be a problem!
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.
as a US student, school starts in September and applications are due in October. my teachers don't feel they'll know how to accurately predict my grades within the first month of me being in their class. how should I proceed?
Good question. I'm not sure I'm afraid. I think you should contact the following email address in the first instance: student.information@admin.ox.ac.uk
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.
the only question i have is: does oxford value an increasing trend of marks?
if i got a little less marks but graduated senior year with the highest marks, would that be recognized?
Yes it would. You would need to be on course to meet our entry requirements, but we certainly can recognise an upward trajectory.
Hello Matt, one important question, as I ended my studies a while ago and worked, can a person do an application for studies as adult?
Yes, absolutely. Provided you meet the admissions criteria, we have no age limit on applications.
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.
Hi Mat! Hope you’re doing well. I just need a little bit of information about the medicine program. Could you please tell me that Is it comparatively difficult to get into and what’s the criteria for that?
Hi! Medicine is competitive, but if you know the criteria you will improve your chances of admission. Please see here for details: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/medicine
Also, check out my video on the BMAT test, as it is amongst the best predictors of admissions success for medicine.
hi! im in year 12 aiming for taking the 3 year history course at oxford and although i know gcses are taken into account and contextualised heavily, i was wondering if oxford would take into account that when writing my gcses i had severe mental health issues (i wont go into detail) and would go to counselling once a week - which in my opinion heavily hindered my potentional. would this be taken into account if my teachers wrote about it? (obviously i am aiming for A* A* A* in my a-levels as well, which i believe will show my dedication and academic value after coming back from such a dark time in my life)
Yes, if your teachers were able to make reference to your mental health issues (I'm sorry to read about that by the way) in their UCAS reference, and/or in a letter to the college you apply to, that should be factored in. The teachers will not need to divulge any information you're not happy sharing. They would merely need to point out that your exams were disrupted by poor health.
Be sure to practice the HAT test for history: ruclips.net/video/xsStONvSiAI/видео.htmlsi=sTOEHFruGCZNkeF8
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 thanks so much! that was the only thing i was worried about. another question though, ive printed out all the HAT tests to practice but if i complete them all before year 13 i wont have any practicing material for when i actually come around to doing the real test. are there any other materials i could use for it besides the mock tests in the website? 😊
You can ask a friend/teacher to dig out a random source from a period of history you have no familiarity with. And/or you can just find a source yourself from somewhere like Project Gutenberg: www.gutenberg.org Just find a source and write an essay, perhaps using some of the essay questions from past HAT papers, as they are fairly transferable.
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
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!
Assuming everything else about two applicants are the same would say a candidate for PPE with AAA at A levels be at a disadvantage to someone who has 4 A*'s at A level, or is it like a threshold that once you meet the requirements it is all the other data like TSA, interviews and CGCSE's that matter?
That’s it, once you’re beyond the threshold, other data become important. Having four A-levels does not give someone a competitive advantage.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you, just to ask for some advice then. I am considering reapplying after getting rejected for PPE post interview, I achieved my A levels A*AA last summer and now I am considering doing a CertHE in Computing and Statistics as I think the skills could be useful both personally and for Economics/politics. I am not sure whether to do it though, would it make my application more competitive for PPE or is it not really going to help and would it be better to use that time to spend on the TSA instead?
@@ntk4829 the qualification will not directly help your application for PPE, but it will likely have an indirect impact on your skills and confidence for the TSA and at interview. It also should not really be disruptive of your TSA preparation. The best way to prepare for the TSA is little and often, around 20 minutes a day, from today.
Hi, I'm applying to Cambridge (will find out if I have a place on the 25th), so I'm not sure if it will be the exact same as Oxford. But I really had a bad day on my ELAT exam, and got a way lower score than all the past papers I done, I got a lower than average score. However I have all 9s at GSCE and was top of my cohort, predicted A*s at A level and I think my interview went quite well (but obviously I dont know that for sure). Do you think I stand any chance of an offer with such a bad ELAT?
You absolutely stand a chance. You would not have been interviewed if there was no chance. You're bound to be a fantastic student -- as all Cambridge applicants are. Best of luck to you for the 25th.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 okay, thanks so much for replying!
How did you manage to get all grade 9s?
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!
I’m in second year of uni and planning to apply for a post grad master program 2024 to study at Oxford university. Unfortunately/Fortunately I got an average of 70% and 73% in both first year and second year respectively. Just before I start my application, do I have a chance? I know that I’ll get a first class hons in my final year but my results won’t be out before the application deadline
It looks like you could indeed make a competitive application, yes. You’ll need supportive letters of recommendation from some tutors/lecturers. Given your strong performances in first and second years, these letters ought to be good as well. Best of luck with it.
Im like a year late but I plan on applying to oxford as an American, but for my major I need Three AP classes with a grade score of Five but here’s where I’m confused. I put three AP classes onto my schedule next year (junior year) and I plan on doing three more my senior year, but what would I do if I only got 2 Fives on my junior year AP exams and then I got two on my senior year exams? Because my application would have been due before I took the senior exams and I don’t know this just confused me
Most students apply to Oxford without having obtained the necessary grades. So we make decisions based on any grades they have, plus predictions from teachers (where these are provided), then we make a conditional offer -- i.e. your place would be contingent on securing AP grade 5 in x subject during your senior year. Does this make sense?
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 yes thank you so much!
If I were to apply for the “history and English” or the singular history or English course at Oxford do my GCSE grades that are not related to this subject affect me? I received A*-A in subjects such as English, Classics History (which I love and want to study further at university) but only Bs or Cs in maths and science. I’m currently in year 12 so have not received my A level results however if I do obtain the required AAA or A*AA will my lower GCSEs in those subjects decrease my changes of a place?
Also thank you so much for these videos!! So helpful and I am so grateful as I feel a lot less stressed about the process :)
Thanks for your comment. Your GCSEs will be considered along with all the other information you present in the application. Given your interests Are focused on the humanities, your results in stem subjects will be of lesser importance. It will be important nonetheless to do as well as you can in your A-levels, and in the admissions tests that we use for the subject. Best of luck!
Do separate interviews affect oneanother? For example, if I had two interviews at separate colleges and one went better than the other, would each college be able to see each others notes/decisions?
The colleges would see the scores given for each interview, yes. And, internally, colleges will look at how different interviewers scored candidates differently, and they will work out how they came to different perspectives and whether a candidate ought to be offered a place despite varying perspectives.
Hi, I’m a prospective applicant to Oxford, currently studying Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Computer Science in Year 12 (with an EPQ). I was hoping to gain some advice regarding my application to study Economics and Management, as whilst I have fairly strong GCSEs (ten 9s and one 8), and some supercurriculars surrounding the subject (entering essay competitions, creating a society at my school, beginning to complete some reading and write a blog, starting my own business, and completing some work experience at a wealth management company), I do not study Economics at A-Level, and was wondering whether this would place me at a disadvantage, and whether there was anything I could do to level the playing field?
No, you don't need Economics A-level to be competitive. Please be sure to practice the TSA test (section one for E&M), as it's one of the best predictors of admissions success. Check out my videos on this test.
Does this video hold true for graduate admissions in Oxford as well?
Pretty much, yes. For grad students there is even more data available on academic ability and potential, but the essential selection criteria are the same.
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.
Good morning, I need to get one answer. I recently applied towards this January deadline for MPhil program. Everything was so perfect I revised my written works multiple times. But after submitting the application I saw that there was one sentence in my SOP where I didn't put the phrase correctly. Now I am worried if they will reject me because of that mistake, While I have tried to write everything perfectly ? Thank you so much.
I wouldn't worry too much about this. Our postgraduate programmes receive applications from about 140 countries. We are used to applicants using the English as a second or third language. Provided that you have sufficiently good English to take the course, that's all that really matters. Your academic profile, your references, and any submitted work will count for far more than a minor mistake in the SOP. Best of luck with it
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 thank you so much. It really helped me. I must say you are really humble and helpful to students. I will surely update about the result here.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 hi when we will get decision for ms in advance comput6 science
How important are AS levels when applying for Jesus College? I am considering to apply for Mathematics and Computer Science and taking a levels in Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science, with an Ancient History AS.
AS levels are not as important as A-level predictions (or grades if you have full A-levels). Most applicants don't have AS grades anymore as they have been phased out in England. More important will be placed on the admissions tests.
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.
Hey I wanted to ask , for medicine, at gcse level would getting more 8s than 9s be a problem?
You would be eligible to apply and could make a competitive application. Be sure to practice the BMAT test.
Hello, would you count volunteering as extracurricular?
Volunteering can be relevant super curricular work, if it is related to the field you want to get into. If, for example, you volunteer in some sort of public health capacity, and you're applying for medicine, then it is academically relevant. But, volunteering is not required to be a competitive applicant.
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.
What about applying internationally? How would one go about doing that?
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students
I have already graduated high school(international student). My qualifications are not accepted, so I am taking up 3 A levels. Will that be enough? and also will I be allowed to submit predicted grades?
Yes, you only need three A levels. Although it can depend on what they are. Have you checked that the subjects are appropriate for your chosen course? Please see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing
Are the guidelines in this video only for undergraduates or even for potential graduate students???
The guidance is very similar for graduate students, except for graduate degrees there is a greater reliance put on reference letters submitted by your undergraduate tutors.
can homeschoolers from Poland also apply? I do not have teachers who can write a recommendation
I have taught homeschooled students, so it's certainly possible. You should contact the college you plan to apply to for guidance on submitting a recommendation. Best of luck
Hi there, hope you are well. I wondered if there's scholarships for students with average grades at university of Oxford?
It depends what you mean by average grades. If you meet our academic eligibility criteria, then you can also be eligible for financial support as well: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/admission-requirements