Rejected by Oxford + My Interview Experience (One Year On) | Jack Edwards
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- Опубликовано: 6 янв 2018
- I was rejected by Oxford University after I applied last year, so wanted to share my interview experience and explain why I'm actually glad that things worked out the way they did. If you were rejected by Cambridge or Oxford, or you're still waiting to hear back, I really hope this helps make you feel a little better about the whole process! Failure isn't about how you fall, it's about how you get back up.
If you came here expecting me to spill some tea or rant about Oxford University then sorry to disappoint
Thanks to UnJaded Jade for the shoutout!
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"Failure ... is part of success" - Jack, I loved this.
AYYYY thank you so much for watching!
My sister also got rejected from Oxford last year for English literature, but now she goes to Edinburgh and LOVES IT! you're so right, everything happens for a reason :)
ayyyyy good for her! I've heard Edinburgh is BEAUTIFUL and really regret not applying and having a look around!
I would enjoy to apply in Edinburgh too!! Best wishes :)
nancy stitt English Literature? Oof it’s very hard to find a job if u major on that subject, but I can’t judge people for pursuing their passion
Sampada Gurung actually not true at all. I did English literature and I am now a trainee at a magic circle law firm in London. All my friends have gone on to work in journalism, the civil service, finance, accountancy and academia. It’s more important to do what you love and jobs will come.
I’m sorry this happened; however it’s a learning process and I’m happy for you that you can study at Durham uni. My father was rejected from Oxford and went to ucl . Now he’s a professor at Oxford . You can do anything 💪
Applied for History at Oxford, to the same college, was there at the same time as you. Got rejected as well :') But hey that's their loss - I'm at UCL now and am loving every single day here!
ahhhh probably saw you there and we had no idea! congrats on getting into UCL though, that's maaaad
Alexander van Dijk how’s history going?
Damn i wish I could enjoy UCL as much as you do😂🤪
I love the fact that everyone who fails to get in the university they applied for describes it as 'their loss' - !
And the moral of the story is ... you must understand life won't always go the way you expect - you must, must be flexible in your approach to almost everything
L O V E T H I S
(can you come and sit with me whenever I film and just sum up the video with a powerful quote like this at the end every time????)
'Your mission if you wish to accept it' LOL.
It's good to be focused and determined but not good to set your heart on one thing. What happens if you fail? If you train to be a doctor and begin to struggle understand you have so many choices within healthcare. Always have a plan B
Hi Jack! I had a similar experience the year before you (although I didn't even make it to interview!) - and I also used the rejection as motivation to work harder in Year 13 and come out with A*A*A*, which meant I ended up at Lancaster with two scholarships. I agree that it's really weird thinking about how things could have turned out differently and you could have not met the people who are now your closest friends! Good on you for making this video - I know I'd have loved to see it a couple of years ago, and I'm sure it'll help everyone who watches it. And I'm really glad you're having a brilliant time at Durham! 😊 x
TWO scholarships bladdy hell - you're incredible! Congratulations! Sounds like Lancaster is lucky to have you and Oxford clearly missed a trick!
Aw, thank you! 💛 Could definitely say the same about you - Oxford's loss, but Durham gained a wonderful student 😊 x
Did you apply to cambridge or imperial?
Amazing! If you don't mind me asking, what scholarships did you win?
Hi pls what schorlarship did you get
I got rejected from Oxford this morning, and your videos give me hope that life goes on regardless. thank you for your content.
Hey, i have a question did you apply for oxford while you where giving a levels or after you finished a levels? Like how does it work im in o levels and i have no idea
Loved this video Jack! It’s sad you got rejected but you look like a smart guy and don’t let them put you down!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Ah thank you so much, Brandon! You're too kind ☺️
So refreshing to hear someone talk about rejection as something not to be ashamed or embarrassed about! Awaiting my impending rejection on wednesday.. I feel like I'm in exactly the same situation as you were! My interviews were rubbish and I had so set my heart on Oxford, but i feel like I've already come to terms with it.. kind of! Might see you at Durham next year!
I feel like the whole concept of rejection is such a taboo, but actually, in hindsight, it isn't always the worst thing in the world! Fingers crossed for you on Wednesday. If things don't go to plan, then Durham would be lucky to have you 😊
Thanks so much!! Love all your videos by the way- I've taken so much inspiration for interrailing this summer from Off the Rails!
Did you get in? I have my interview on 5th of December.. I am so nervous.
Well, answer the question. Did you get in?
Did you get in?
I have so much respect for how positive you’re being about it, I never hear people talking about their academic rejections and it makes me feel less alone ❤️
Glad that I see this video. My son just got rejected from Oxford today and he is really sad. He can watch and might make him feel better. He applied for Physic course and at the New College as well. He loves that place and he said Harry Porter was filming there.
Jack, you have such a beautiful soul
I'M NOT CRYING MY EYES JUST STARTED TO LEAK A LIL BIT
(ps thank you this is the loveliest thing to say ever)
THIS THIS THIS THIS
This video is really lovely. I’m sorry that you went through the struggle that you went through but am glad that you can look back at it and reflect and see that the journey lead you to a place that you’re happy with. And yes, failure is such a normal part of life and it’s hard to always see other people publicise their success but in order to get to those places, we often have to struggle and that’s something that we don’t always see. ❤️
This is such a beautifully worded comment, thank you so very much 💗
Thank you so, so, SO much for this video. I completely agree that the internet is oversaturated with success stories, and we need more people speaking out about things that don't go as planned. So thank you again. This came at a perfect time
I'm so glad this could help in even a small way, thank you so much for watching!
I genuinely really needed this video, I have been upset since Wednesday after hearing my rejection from The University of Cambridge. Thank you so much for giving me hope and a source of motivation to also prove that I can better than required!
Of course you can! Oxbridge openly admit that their admissions process will naturally always sometimes let some incredible people slip the net, so now you just have to prove that you are one of them!
I almost cried with this testimony! I loved it! Your honesty and the way you explain it, is really helpful!
I think you give a motivation for all those who are despondent by failures even after working too hard for their goals and I actually appreciate how you value this experience and take it so positively for your future goals... Thanks! loved it!
So cool of you to do this. Very important to show people what the other side is like, and to show that failure is a key route on the path to success!
I just love how positive you are about the whole thing💗
I guess after a while all you really can do is smile and laugh about it! Thank you for watching ☺️
You've got such a lovely air about you- this is so reassuring without being overly positive, nice to watch as I'm just waiting to find out if I've got into Cambridge for English. Whatever happens I'm sure it will be fine, like it was for you. Xx
have been playing this on loop on and off for the past 24 hours ... thank you for this video jack, i really needed this
thank you for this honest video! you don't know how grateful I am
Aw the pleasure is all mine - I hope you enjoyed!
What you just said completely described how i feel... All those others who had done mocks and etc. This video just made me feel so much better and i felt even happier to hear that you are at Durham. You really deserve all the best. I would be so happy to meet you next year!
Ahhh are you coming to Durham? You'll love it!
7:26 The shade! I really like how genuine and humble you are, thanks for making this video. I'm sure it'll help a lot of people out.
I love how honest and authentic you have always been
All I want to say about this video is THANK YOU honestly for the way you showed that rejection is normall and it's not the end in a world that pushes you to be perfect beyond your limits and I too truly believe that life should have no regret at all because every path you walk in is meant for you and you should love it the way it is ❤
Aw what a lovely comment - the pleasure is all mine! I agree wholeheartedly with every word you said 👏🏼
Your generous spirit gives me hope for the future of this world. I am so pleased to have seen your video. Thank you and the best for you, always.
Such a motivating video!!!! Oxford missed out anyway
Aw I'm glad you found it motivating, thank you! I think you'll find they dodged a bullet with me, but I appreciate the sentiment nonetheless, haha!
I live in Oxford, we missed out not having you here. It's very good of you to share a story that isn't a success story, but showing that you're happy now regardless of what Uni you go to! x
Ahhhh you're so lucky to live there - what a BEAUT city!
This is such a motivating video, I'm so worried about my general future and especially uni, even though I'm not quite there yet! Thanks for reminding us it's not a disaster to have a slight track derail, and more importantly SHOWING us through your mindset and videos🙌! Much love💖💖
ah don't be worried - you'll love wherever you choose to go I guarantee! having a slight derail doesn't have to be a disaster as long as you put in the work to get back on track 💪🏼
Want to drop a message thanking you for particularly one point you point at in the end about failure is an opportunity to reset. I got my first Posgrad essay grade and I just managed to pass it. Entirely disappointed by my grade since I hadn't received anything like that in many years, I pondered about it for two days, but listening to these words actually made me realise how this change of grade isn't a definition of me but rather how change of the education system requires me to reassess my methods and develop my understanding skills. Thanks 🙂
can't agree with your positivity more! hope to see you around Oxbridge in the future, and thanks for your love to Oxford, it IS beautiful
Wow. This is one of the most motivating videos. Thanks Jack Edwards for this video
You are more than welcome!
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Who actually wouldn't accept you though? Their loss babe xxx
to be fair I did a pretty good job of accidentally convincing them not to accept me - my performance in those interviews was abysmal 😂
thank you so much though, you're too kind!
Lottie Gibbons Jesus wouldn't because this boy worships the devil and is evil.
@@evilvhs2728 WHO WORSHIPS THE DEVIL? ANSWER ASAP!
Oxford 😂😂
well Oxford wouldnt and I am sure they dont regret shit. Love the video though.
This video notification popped up just as I was frantically researching Uni courses and course content etc; and I can honestly say I feel so much more reassured and calm after watching this, it's one thing to hear from a teacher that failure is not the end of the world, but when it comes from someone a bit closer to your age I think it undoubtedly resonates more, thanks Jack, and it's great to see how you're enjoying your first year at Durham :)
AH this makes the whole thing worthwhile - thank you so much for this comment! Best of luck with your uni application 😊
thank you so much for your honesty!!! it's not easy talking about failure
This has made me feel so much better for my interviews at the end of jan. every thing happens for a reason is what I am going to tell myself !!
GOOD LUCK! YOU'LL SMASH IT!
I needed to hear this. Regardless of what happens on Wednesday life really does go on- I'll have to keep this in mind
Please do! I've got everything crossed for you, but whatever happens I guarantee you'll be happy in the long run 😊
Got my rejection today :( I was pooled and had 5 interviews which was a brilliant experience so absolutely gutted but fingers crossed for Durham! I definitely relate to getting so absorbed into the process- I’ve been envisaging the idea of it going well for a long time so it sucks, but as you said, life goes on :) x
I don't think going somewhere prestigious for undergrad is really worth it, it would be more worth it for postgrad.
I'm applying for physics to all universities and I'm really stressed for American unis I'm thinking for regular actions but for oxford and Cambridge just hearing about rejections give me stress and anxiety not to apply
I did not expect to find you here
This didn’t age well…
@@samo5743 why?
Hey, I like your videos
I love this! This is so honest and sends out a really good message. Well done on where you are now too!😊❤️
Aw thank you so much! ☺️
This was so motivating, Jack. I absolutely agree with the points you made. Failure should be seen in a positive light and eventually things will work out! Glad I found your channel haha x
Ah I'm glad you found my channel too! Thanks so much for watching :)
Good on ya for sharing about this experience. I know it will help so many students. It is difficult for hard working, high performing students to find themselves in these types of situations. For what its worth, rejection in academia is very normal, especially in post grad studies and academic careers. If you choose to continue as a post grad, it’s frequent that you have grant proposals, conference papers, and journal manuscripts rejected before they are later accepted. It gets easier as you go- even those amazing profs at Oxford... they’ve all received rejections as well. Possibly as recent as last week 😊. We just might not know about it.
I'll put this video in my Watch Later playlist for when Oxford rejects me... :)
For the first time ever, I sincerely hope that you never end up watching this video, haha!
Jack you're so adorable
Did you got rejected? Lmao
Oh, that's what happened to me today! I have just found out that I'm rejected. But this video has helped me a lot.
@@annachovhan me too!! lmao it’s fine it’s their loss, we’ll do great things regardless
I absolutely enjoyed your commentary about failure. You are certainly such a positive human being, and I love that about you, Jack! I am going through some tough times right now, academically speaking, but I will use my setbacks to empower me more now that I got an extra shot of confidence from you! :)
Definitely use the failure to motivate you to revise and focus in classes, it'll make all the differences I promise! I had a lot of setbacks in the build up to my exams, but what you need to remember is that you're not supposed to be perfect just yet - you've still got LOADS of time to smooth the edges! Honestly, it all falls into place by the time the exams come around if you're willing to work for it... YOU'VE GOT THIS 💪🏼
What a fantastic attitude to life, refreshing. Needed to see this
Thank you for making this. Failure is really a part of a success story
Thanks man for sharing this you are just genuine. I hope you are enjoying what you do now. What’s meant to be it meant to be.
Jack, you are inspirational - bright, refreshingly positive, resilient. You deserve to and will do so well in life. "Good comes of everything" and you are living proof of that. Enjoy Durham and live the life you dream!! Wishing you every success from here in Australia.
This is an extremely motivating video and I just hope I can work as hard in my last year of school as you did! And you're so right, everything happens for a reason and it all turns out for the best💞
100000000%! You've got this 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I love your honesty and vulnerability here. You are amazing!
You are such a positive and inspiring, honest person! Watching your videos always makes me happy. :)
MY EYES JUST STARTED LEAKING A LIL BIT
"She asked me to recite a line of iambic pentameter and I just went blank...verse"
Your voice is so calming. I am in my final year of university and so I don’t really need to watch this but I was just taken by your story
Haha, thank you so much for watching anyway - much appreciated!
I like the way you just accepted it with good grace and moved on. I've seen people on youtube and in real life take one or two gap years and keep applying each year as they can't give up the dream. You're showing people that a plan B can be just as good, and sometimes it's best to just put all your energy in to changing direction and making the most of it.
I concur with what you said bout social media being over saturated with success stories man.... sometimes I can't take it tbh
Best of luck in the path you've chosen 👊
thank you so much ☺️
This was such a good video jack, it’s so important to celebrate failure as well as success because without the former there would never be the latter and I feel like that is an idea neglected on the internet. So thank you so much for making this, was also my dream to attend Oxford but I’m now at University of Birmingham and couldn’t be happier, so glad you are as well x
Aw I absolutely love that - thank you so much! Glad you're loving Birmingham - I've heard such good things and kinda regret not going to have a look around! Oxford rejects unite 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Jack, you are an amazing individual!
Thank you very much Jack, this video really helped me. Those universities are also my dreams, so I fully understand and believe in you.
There is a really important message behind this video, thank you 😊
I am dreading Wednesday so thank you so much for this comforting video! Durham is my second choice for English literature, Cambridge being my first, so I’m pleased that you’re doing so well in Durham. Woo go jack
Jamie Toms Durham is actually number 1 in the country for English! Wishing you the best of luck with whatever you end up doing :)
AYYYY - good luck! Wishing you all the best for Cambridge but, if not, then let me just say that I cannot recommend Durham enough!
Also an Oxford reject 2 years ago for languages and your experience sounds so similar to mine! After I was interviewed I kind of knew I wasn’t cut out for Oxford, wasn’t bitter at all for not getting in and I’m really grateful for the experience. Now at Bath and everything has worked out really well! Loved this video - rejection needs to be talked about more x
OMGGGG I LOVE HOW REAL THIS GUY IS. I WISH I KNEW HIM IN RL. OHGODDD
This is my first video of yours and I'm subbing right away! Even though I'm not from England (what up any Aussies reading this) I loved this video and completely agree with your point that social media is saturated with success stories! I personally suffered with an illness throughout my final year of school and ending up getting far lower marks than my ego would care to admit. However I'm working hard to get into my dream of optometry and hopefully this new path to my dream job I'm taking is the one I'll end up enjoying the most xx
This is such an amazing video! Your positivity is infectious! Xx
Aw that's very kind of you to say - thank you so much for watching!
Hi Jack. I did my A-levels some ten years ago so this sort of content is not really relevant to me. However, this video was so well made and well articulated that I've just subscribed to your channel! kudos for presenting your life experience in such a relatable way!
So glad I came across your channel!! You seem to be such a nice person, so happy I’ve subscribed! X
Thank you so much for subscribing and for your kind words! Welcome to the partaaaaay 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
Hey Jack. Loved your video. You were not rejected, you were redirected for something better. My best wishes for your future.
I Will show this video to my daughter who will face oxford interview next week. 😊
You're so positive! I was rejected yesterday so this was so nice to watch :)
Sorry to hear that, but I guarantee you'll love wherever you go and flourish there!
Thank you :) today I'm trying my best to figure out what to do now :)
Watching this on the 25th about to hear back from Cambridge! This is great motivation.
This helped me a lot. I didn't even apply to Oxbridge, but I've felt pretty much worthless and inferior for the past few months because I feel so dumb. So thanks
Thank you for your video, it's really helpful! I just faced Oxford rejection while I was dreaming to study there and was already doing a CertHE at Oxford :( You're the first and probably only one I see talking about rejection, so thanks a lot for that
Thanks for keeping it real. I wish you all the best at Durham !
Aaaaaalways gotta be real! Thank you!
Thank you for making this video, I got rejected from Oxford before the interview stage this year which was quite hard to take. It seems like everyone on youtube got accepted and this video just makes it seem more normal. Thankfully my offer from Durham came through shortly after my rejection from Oxford, and hopefully i'll be able to go there next year.
I know exactly what you mean - don't worry, I'm here to get the Oxbridge rejects party started 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 Durham will be lucky to have you!
This is such a motivational video. I agree with a 100% that obstacles or failures help you succeed and help you learn and grow . I really enjoyed watching your video. Best of luck at Durham University!
Thank you so so much for sharing your experience! I’m currently applying to oxford as a international student and I’m literally shaking when I even think about the interview
This video is exactly what I needed to hear, didn't meet my grade offer for Cambridge. You said all the right things, thank you. It softens the blow I think when you remember other people didn't get in too. But I'm going to Durham uni now and I'm excited for that!
Iambic pentameter: isn't that basically give me a line from Shakespeare?
That helped me so much, thank you. This year I worked my ass off and... I failed at almost everything. I hope everything will be okay one day.
Increasingly positive and motivating!!! Thank you so much for this video:)
You are too kind for Oxford.
You are actually the cutest person ever! Never change Jack Edwards💕
Perfect video with such authenticity ! Thanks for sharing this
I bloody love you’re positivity!:)
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Thanks so much for making this just found out I didn't get onto a course today and this made me see it in a totally different way
I love how honest you are in this video! Congratulations though, even getting an interview is such an amazing achievement. Also congratulations for getting into Durham uni, wishing you all the luck
Thank you so much! I'd always prefer to keep it real rather than acting as if this huge part of my life didn't happen haha!
Thanku so much for making this, I feel so much better now about my rejection
My absolute pleasure - it's very cathartic to actually chat about it so openly!
You're such a positive and motivational soul:) keep rocking!!!!!
Aw I love that! Thank you so so much :)
Honestly, this video has made me feel so much better about how badly my Cambridge interview for Economics went and my subsequent rejection. I know I am good at the subject, but their style really does trip a lot of talented, dedicated and intelligent people up. Sometimes you do just panic.
Similar thing happened to me for my undergrad. Ended up at my insurance choice, had the best time and am now doing my PhD at Oxford. Life has a funny way of working out :)
the start is so true g
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Thank you for this💗 I haven't applied to Oxbridge but I'm still terrified that I won't get into my top choice uni! I'm so in love with the course, the uni and everything and I can't imagine myself anywhere else, but this is reassuring for when/if I ever get my answer!
I know exactly how you feel, all I can tell you is that fate has a funny way of working things out and I guarantee you'll absolutely adore the university you end up at!
Bit late to the party but I completely fluffed my A-levels, ended up going to Swansea through clearing and didn't want to leave at the end. Even if you don't get your first choice it really isn't the end of the world. Hope this helps!
Oh I feel sooo related to your experience.I got rejected this year for my master degree and I knew the problem was because how bad my performance was during the interview.I went blank as the professor asked me to recite a poem of Ezra Pound and I felt so bummed after I walked out the door because one of his poems just rushed into my head when I was not in the room anymore.However,the way how you cope with the rejection and failure really inspired me,I’m going to do it again next year and I’ll do it confidently.Hopefully I’ll be accepted this time.Love from China.🤓
It’s an achievement in itself getting as far as a interview. Well done ☺️
Thank you! ☺️
I love this video. I don't have a similar experience, but I am sure you have helped and will helped a lot of young people!
"how does lolita start?"
me: *guess listening to lana del rey paid off*
Well done Jack! Great video with excellent presentation, authenticity and effort! Thank you Jack! Raza =)
Finally a new video...ecstatic...Great topic
Haha, I've been filming loads I just scrapped about three videos because they weren't good enough! Thank you for watching!
Jesus,I can relate with this video. I was kinda rejected from the university I wanted to go and now I'm loving the one I'm in! Congratulations! The video is really interesting! 💪💪
Thank you so much for sharing this - hopefully reading this comment will be even more reassuring for anyone else who has been rejected and is anxious about going somewhere else!
I appreciate the video Jack. I applied to Oxford for medicine this year and got rejected before interview. I was gutted because this was always one of my targets in life but now this video has helped me.
So so sorry to hear about Oxford, but glad this video helped in some way! There are looooads of other options, you'll look back in a year and won't even worry about it!
I cannot relate to this more, the EXACT same thing happened to me last year and it has took me a long long long time to deal with, it made me feel very unworthy but having taken a gap year and finally reapplied to other universities I thing I’ve finally overcome it, nice to see some reality about the whole process and this really helps people like me who got so far through the process and then fell at the last hurdle 💜
Yes! I think it's such a taboo being the one who doesn't quite make it despite making it so far in the process, so I really wanted to chat about it! Hope you're having a fab (and much-deserved) gap year :)
Jack Edwards thank you so much !! And yes the gap year is going kinda well, just working, but at least I won’t be a poor uni student (for a few weeks anyway) 😂😂 love the vids, keep inspiring