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How Do You Apply to Oxbridge?

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Applying to Oxford and Cambridge in the UK for undergraduate study is a daunting thing, but a lot of it’s common sense and doing your homework. Find out how much you already know here.

  • Question of

    When is the deadline for Oxbridge applications?

    • October
    • January
    • September
    • December
  • Question of

    Do you have to choose a college to apply to?

    • Yes
    • No
  • Question of

    What online application form should you use?

    • A special one for those universities
    • A combination of a special one and the normal one
    • The normal one for applying to university
  • Question of

    What should your personal statement focus on?

    • Social life
    • Extra-curricular activities
    • Academic achievements
  • Question of

    Do you have to submit written work?

    • For some subjects
    • For every subject
    • Never
  • Question of

    Do you have to take entry exams?

    • For some subjects
    • For every subject
    • Never
  • Question of

    What will happen in interviews?

    • The interviewers will concentrate on my grades
    • The interviewers will concentrate on my social life
    • The interviewers will concentrate on exercises that they set for the interview
  • Question of

    Who will give you an offer or rejection?

    • The university
    • One college
    • Multiple colleges
    • The department for my subject
  • Question of

    How do you accept or reject the offer?

    • On the website I applied on
    • By email to the university
  • Question of

    What are the minimum exam results for UK qualifications you will be asked to achieve?

    • 100%
    • 90%
    • 80%
    • 70%
  • Question of

    Do Oxford and Cambridge have the highest entry requirements in the UK?

    • Yes, they have the highest requirements
    • No, a lot of universities have higher requirements
    • They have similar requirements to other top UK universities

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Written by Nefertari

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  1. 8/11. I have applied to Oxford (twice – without success!), but that it was a long time ago -1970 and 1971- so maybe I can be forgiven for getting a few details wrong!