COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Subject
3 x 40 minutes interviews with feedback over course of the day
Tutors
subject specific Oxbridge tutors assigned to you
Feedback
oral and written feedback
Time
9am to 5.30pm
Subject Specific Tutorials
small groups of up to 6 to discuss interview techniques and questions
If you are looking to apply to Oxford, Cambridge or any of the other 22 top UK Universities that make up the Russell Groups and feel that you may need help with your UCAS form or any parts of the application procedure then this course may be of benefit to you. This course can be taken in conjunction to the other courses in this website or can be taken as a stand alone course.
Whilst the support and guidance given at the schools are excellent many students especially those from abroad may feel they may need some more personal help with all the processes in applying to the Oxford, Cambridge or any of above Universities. With a small group of students and time for one to one advice with our personal tutors who are hand picked and have attended these Universities they will go through all questions and help you.
OXBRIDGE INTERVIEW PREPARATION DATES
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COURSE OVERVIEW
The application deadline for Oxbridge and most courses in Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Science should be in by 15th October 2017, 18:00 (UK time). If you have been fortunate enough to be invited to Oxbridge for an interview (that traditionally occurs in early December), this course aims to help prospective applicants to Oxford and Cambridge Universities with information, techniques and importantly the confidence to make the nerve wracking process a little less daunting.
Whilst there is no crystal ball to predict exactly what questions a candidate may expect, this course aims by using subject specific tutors, all who have been through the interview process themselves a range of questions to test candidates. The process will be an invaluable as we will provide one to one interviews with feedback to simulate the important interview date.
Aim Of The Course
- build confidence
- provide a range of questions both general and subject specific asked at interviews
- provide oral and written feedback
Course Objective
- an opportunity to put questions to people who have been through the process
- an opportunity to meet fellow Oxbridge applicants
INTERVIEW PREPARATION DAYS VENUE
Birkbeck College - University of London
Malet Street
Bloomsbury
London WC1E 7HX
Nearest tube station: Russel Square
There is limited parking available and it is advisable to come by public transport. If you would like to come by car, the nearest car park is a 5 minutes walk to Birkbeck College and costs £14 for the 10 hours. Please note there is no congestion charge payable on Saturday.
(CC Parking, Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG)
TIMETABLE
What candidates should bring: copies of UCAS applications, personal statements, suplemental questionnaire
COURSE CONTENT
Our Oxbridge Preparation course covers the following:
- Personal statement and UCAS consulting - one to one as well as group tutorials
- Interview - mock interview with specialist subject teachers
- University open days and tours
- Workshops and seminars on the Oxbridge and Russel Group entry preparation and mock interviews - coaching on confidence
- provision of supportive environment in the application process
- University exam preparation - help with the admission tests, mock tests in the various tests including BMAT, UKCAT, LNAT, TSA Oxford, TSA Cambridge, TSA UCL, MAT
- Subject and extra curricular activities
Admission Tests
BMAT - This is an aptitude test that is used as part of the admissions for Medicine, Vetinary Medicine or Biomedical Sciences or other related courses in some Univerities in the United Kingdom and abroad
UKCAT – This is another aptitude test that is used for admissions into certain UK Universities for Medicine and Medicine related courses
LNAT – This aptitude test is used by certain Universities for Law courses
TSA – This Thinking Skills Assessment is used as part of the admissions procedures to certain courses in Oxford University, Cambridge University and University College London ( UCL )
MAT – The Mathematics aptitude test (MAT) is used by Imperial College and Oxford University as part of its admissions process for Maths and Computing courses
Personal Statement
The UCAS Personal Statement form is a critical part and integral to your success in application process. It will be the opportunity to describe yourself, your skills, motivation for applying for your chosen course and of course any extra curricular activities you have done that are relevant to your chosen course, ambitions and experience. With personal help from our tutor and listening to other students we will help you plan , draft and write your Personal Statement so it best reflects you.