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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- 00:00 How do unis choose their students?
00:40 Everyone deserves to know what unis are up to!
00:51 My main message [GO FOR IT!]
01:25 My story of failure
01:40 The only heavyweight boxer to never lose a professional fight
02:15 Entry requirements, and what they really mean
03:00 How many A-levels do I need for Oxford?
03:20 You don’t need perfect results
07:51 What type of person should I be?
12:02 Does Oxford positively discriminate?
13:47 We want you to be passionate!
14:58 Finding/making your passion
17:46 Thinking like a uni student
20:36 Prepping for admissions tests
22:07 Building your resilience
24:14 Extending your mind
25:35 DoI have to be a genius?
29:43 Get in touch! www.jesus.ox.ac.uk/access-out... 
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Thank you Sir! It's good to know that admission tutors won't judge you for weird random thoughts about things! It's definitely scary to "think" like a child in this day and age especially since so many people would look at you weirdly if you don't know all the facts! I hope I can start changing my mindset in this way. :)
Great -- it can be a lot of fun to open your mind like a child!
Thank you so much for your videos. I'm in year 12 right now hoping to apply for E&M this October. Your videos really put me at ease and guide me through this quite overwhelming process! Thank you for your work 💕
Great - I'm glad you've found it useful! Best of luck, and practice the TSA! ruclips.net/video/A9evb__UbSI/видео.html
Hi, im also looking to apply to E&M i was just what GCSEs grades did u get and what A-Levels did u pick asw?
Great video as usual. In general for a personal statement, I was wondering how useful competitions/ olympiads might be to mention or if they’re even taken into account. Any help would be appreciated and thanks again for making these kinds of videos.
Thanks for your comment. Competitions/Olympiad can be great to mention in a personal statement. They provide good evidence that you are interested in the subject and are willing to stretch yourself beyond the school curriculum. It can be worth telling us specific puzzles that came up and how are you worked through them, or otherwise give some self reflection on what you took away from the tests.
the contents are solid, it would be nicer if you can speak closer to the microphone sir as your voice is quite slow
Great vid as always! I’ve found your advice so helpful with my application for next year especially in the personal statement so thank you so much once again for your help 👍
On the topic of grade requirements, I’m applying to Oxbridge with my final grades which I think are likely going to match my course requirement (A*AA). That being said, to what extent would obtaining grade combos A*A*B, AAA or A*AB change my chance of getting accepted? Would I still be decently competitive or would it be a better idea to retake the A Level that didn’t meet the requirement?
Keep well and keep the vids coming 💪
Thank you for your kind comment! Typically, you have to meet the entry requirements for all three subjects, otherwise you may have to retake an A-level if you want to be considered at Oxford. Even something like A*A*B, which you might reasonably think is better than/equivalent to A*AA would likely not be permissible, The tutors have to see evidence of consistent ability across subjects, rather than concentrated ability. Best of luck with it.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you very much for the encouragement! I’m hoping for A*AA but if I did end up with A*AB then I’d probably go for a retake. The advice for Cambridge is that there are fine with retaking “one or two modular A2 units” but my subjects are linear so would require me to retake all the exams within each course - what is meant by the term “units” and how many retakes (and from what grade (C to A or B to A)) would be acceptable for an Oxbridge application?
Hi, a "unit" is not a fixed entity I'm afraid! In other words, the meaning will depend on the subject and the examining board. Essentially, unit refers to one component of an A-level that is separable from all other components and is tested with its own assessment - such as an exam or piece of coursework. If, as you say, your subjects are not split into units, then you may have to retake the whole course.
There is no particular grade basis that we would be expecting, provided you met the admissions requirements across all of your A-levels.
It's worth noting that for subjects like maths and physics, you will be expected to have obtained the necessary grades in one go, without retakes.
Great vid and alot of useful information. Does all of this also apply to international students or do we have to be extra convincing?
Thanks for your comment! Yes, indeed, international students are treated the same as domestic students. One slight difference is that we tend not to have much contextual information on international students, although this can be provided in a separate letter to the college you apply to, or can be included in the teacher reference on your UCAS form. It's not required, but you may feel that it's important for the universities to know about, for example, an illness that interfered with your studies.
I got rejected from Cambridge too.
Hey great video ! I am thinking of applying this October, but I am not sure if I should apply for E&M or PPE. I want to focus on economics, but I find them both very fascinating. Do you have any advice ?
Thanks for your comment! I suggest you look at the course structure for both subjects and decide which is the more appealing. See here for PPE www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/philosophy-politics-and-economics#content-tab--2
Here for E&M www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/economics-and-management#content-tab--2
Both will set you up very well for careers or further study in economics.
Thanks so much for your content! It's all super helpful. I'm applying from NZ with NCEA grades - do you have any insight into how or if this might affect my application or any advice on how to make my application more competitive (I've heard that NCEA is not seen as as academically rigorous as other qualifications)? Thanks :)
Thanks Sophie! It seems that the NCEA is absolutely fine for Oxford: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications
Accepted University Entrance Certificate with National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) at Level 3 endorsed with Excellence.
Considered on a case by case basis New Zealand Certificate of Steiner Education (NZCSE). You are encouraged to include a link to your qualification in your application and outline how it has prepared you for study at Oxford.
We certainly have many fantastic students from NZ! Best wishes, Matt
Great video! I am from the United States and I am confused on the entry requirements. For physics it says you need A*AA with the A* being in Physics, Maths or further Maths. What would be the equivalent AP test scores to meet the requirements?
you can check the international requirements on the Oxford homepage, I think A*AA is equivalent to 4 APs at grade 5
Thanks for your comment. Details can be found here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/international-qualifications
The specifics are:
For courses requiring A*AA:
Either Four APs at grade 5 (including any subjects required for the course you are applying to)
OR
Three APs at grade 5 (including any subjects required for the course you are applying to) plus a score of 32 or above in the ACT or 1470 or above (out of 1600) in the SAT. We do not require the optional essay for either the ACT or the SAT.
Please note that Calculus AB and Calculus BC cannot be counted as two separate subjects for the purposes of meeting your offer, whether taken as separate tests or by receiving the AB sub-score when taking Calculus BC.
If you are applying for a course that requires Mathematics you should take Calculus BC if you are able to do so. However, courses will accept Calculus AB if you are unable to take Calculus BC.
The following combinations of Physics courses can be counted as two separate qualifications for the purposes of meeting your offer:
Physics C: Mechanics, and Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics 1 and Physics 2
Physics 1 and Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics 2 and Physics C: Mechanics
If you are taking both Physics C courses, or both Physics 1 and Physics 2, you will not be able to count any additional Physics courses towards your offer requirements. In addition, only the specified combinations of Physics 1/2 and Physics C are permitted.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you for the reply. Your videos are really helpful.
How to choose the best college for you in the subject of Law? all Colleges teach law, so do you base it on acceptance, apply to all?$$, ones offering the JP? What maybe you haven't covered is International students. Maybe not your territory as far as specific admissions but to know how this can effect your application. General admissions inquiry as to foreign students regarding costs, potential savings and if you able to obtain a visa and advantages of having a British Citizenship/ Passport?
Hi, information on visa is here: www.ox.ac.uk/students/visa
Information on Oxford's colleges is here: ruclips.net/video/OmOTyzLsjF0/видео.html
For PPE interviews, how much knowledge of the subjects themselves is required? I don't currently study any of these subjects at A-level and I know the interviews aren't primarily testing knowledge, but are you assumed to have some anyway... like does it put me at a disadvantage applying for PPE without having studied them before?
Hi there. No, most PPE students have never studied any of those three subjects before. In some cases, it can be a disadvantage to have studied them, because students are so keen to show us how much knowledge they have, rather than actually answering the interview questions precisely.
Of course, if you want to study PPE, it's important to show that you have some idea of what these subjects entail - that's why it's important to do wider reading and tell us in the personal statement that you are ready to study PPE, even if you haven't formally studied it yet.
Hola! Thanks for share your knowledge with us. I'm interested in applying to Oxford but I'm 41 years old, in my case would the school grades will be considerate?
Hello! Please see here for details: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/mature-students
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thanks so much!!!
i only have 4 A's and A*'s at GCSE and as of right now (im getting 2 of these grades remarked so they can potentially become A's) I have 4B's mostly in stem I plan on doing medicine and I want to know if screwing up my GCSE's have essentially ruined or greatly jeopardised my chances of ever getting into a oxbridge uni as all these results have done have made me realise how much I need and want this.
Hi there, medical students do tend to have very strong stem GCSEs. But we can contextualise the GCSE performance, in order to work out why the grades may not represent your abilities. We are also more interested in A-levels than GCSEs, and it's not uncommon for someone to improve significantly at A-level. So, it's not the end of the road. You will need to demonstrate that your abilities in stem are exceptional with your A-levels and admissions test performance.
It also might be worth considering what motivates you to apply. It sounds like worse-than-expected grades make you realise that you 'need and want' oxbridge acceptance because oxbridge acceptance will prove that you can achieve things academically -- I could be totally wrong, of course, but it's worth thinking about. Proving yourself, while a cool personal challenge, shouldn't be the basis for uni application, especially when it comes to oxbridge... at least in my opinion. Good luck on your application :^)
Will doing extra qualifications like GCSEs / A-levels that are subject related independantly outside of curricular be a positive thing on a personal statement?
You only need the qualifications to make you eligible for the course. Doing extra qualifications will not yield a competitive advantage.
I wish to get into Oxford for Artificial intelligence masters in 2026. I've just began preparing to study there. However, my college grade is 8.32/10 from tier 2/3 college and from what I see entry grade is 8.5, so should I give up having no hope, or I might still have a chance if I strengthen my other academic pillar in AI like winning competition, publishing papers, etc.?
Please watch this for advice on graduate admissions: ruclips.net/video/Z8hSYku54Z4/видео.htmlsi=CmcETnGLCEs9qcGn I would not advise giving up, but prepare a plan B, because Oxford will be highly competitive and you need an alternative that you will be happy with.
For “there no hidden requirements the ones on the website are all you need” does that mean that going above the requirements by getting say a* for a course that does not need one does not make your application stronger? *I don’t know if that this video
Yes, it won't necessarily make your application stronger if you surpass the entry requirements. It may be that if you're getting better grades, then you'll perform better on admissions tests and interviews, but plenty of applicants perform relatively well in their grades and less well on other aspects of the admissions process. This explains why we may not offer a place to someone, even if they have extraordinarily good A-levels
Hi Dr. Williams.
I amstudent pursuing computer science 2024. Will doing a data science or artificial intelligence course help my super curriculars??
Pls answer.
Sounds good, yes! Make sure that whatever course you do is something that you will enjoy.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 thanks for replying. Can you give me an email or some way I can use to contact you effectively. Although I driven but need guidance and will surely make your efforts worth it
Dear Sir,
My sister had taken First Language English and Literature in English during her GCSE course. Currently, she is in Year 12. However, she has not taken English Language as an A-Level subject. She studies 5 A-Level Subjects. She is an Indian. Would she have to take the TOEFL test in order to apply for Oxford? She is a bit confused because though she would complete her education in India, she had taken First Language English during her GCSES. Would she need to appear for an English proficiency test?
Is she studying for her A-levels in English? If so, I don't think she would need to take a proficiency test. Details are here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students/ELR#:~:text=If%20you%20require%20a%20student,granted%20an%20English%20language%20test
Yes sir, she is studying in an English Medium School in Kolkata, India
What's the application process like for graduate study? I'm very interested in doing a Masters.
It's not dissimilar. I'm planning to make a video on this shortly.
Your first port of call is here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571Do kindly include what it takes to do a second Masters at Oxford for someone who just wants to continue in academia for the fun of it but not necessarily interested in doing a PhD. Thanks😂
Good day sir. I wish to apply to Oxford pretty soon. Could you please tell me how many GCSE subjects do I need to study in order to be eligible to apply to Oxford? Should I study 8 or 9 subjects?
Hi there. There is no particular number of GCSEs required. I would follow the recommendations of your school. You may be expected to have certain GCSE subjects for some of our degree courses - such as science GCSEs if you are planning to study science at Oxford.
Thank you for the reply sir. I wish to study economics and management at oxford. My school wants me to pick 9 subjects. The 9th subject would have to be Biology. My school wants me to study at least one of the 3 sciences. However, I have never really been passionate about science. I fear that maybe dropping biology may hurt my chances of getting into oxford. Could you kindly give me any suggestion?
I would do as your school suggests. They have far more expertise than I do on GCSE subjects. Intuitively, retaining a science GCSE is a good idea, given that economics is a scientific subject.
Thank you so much for your guidance sir. I would surely follow your advice.
Is there any application fee to appply for master's at Oxford?
You may need to pay a fee. Please see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/applying-to-oxford/application-guide/declaration-and-payment#content-tab--2
Hi! This video was really helpful. I’m an international student so this type of information is helping me a lot. I wanted to ask you if there is any email address that can provide me with more details about the admission process for international students.
Hi, thanks for your comment! Guidance for international applicants is here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/for-international-students#:~:text=Today%2C%20one%20third%20of%20our,in%20this%20section%20particularly%20useful. There should be contact details there as well, but you can ask me questions here, if helpful.
@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 Thank you! I appreciate it.