Oxbridge

In 2020, two Oaks Park Students received offers to study at Oxford and Cambridge.

Admission Tests

As part of your application, you will most likely be required to sit an admissions test. Depending on the course you have chosen to apply to, you will be required to sit an admissions test either before the interview takes place, or during the interview (should you be invited following a successful application). This varies between both universities and courses, and therefore it is important that you research this information well in advance.

Interviews

Successful applicants will be invited to an interview, which are likely to take place in December. Oxbridge interviews are designed to assess academic potential, and tutors are looking for self-motivation and enthusiasm for the subject. It is important to note that candidates who are being interviewed are not expected to be the ‘finished product’ or a particular 'type' of student. You are instead assessed on how you engage with material and come to reasoned judgements. The interviewer will be considering how you show your interest in the subject and that you have a desire to learn more.

The school offers interview practice, with a member of the Senior Leadership Team or Subject Leader, who has expert knowledge of the relevant subject matter. This is to ensure that you are fully prepared and know exactly what to expect from an Oxbridge interview.

See the below links for more detailed information about the application process:

Oxford and Cambridge: An Insider's Guide to Applying

Applying to Oxford

Applying to Cambridge

5 Key Difference between Oxford and Cambridge

Oxford or Cambridge - How to Choose

Cambridge Admission Testing

Oxford Admission Testing

Cambridge Interviews

Oxford Interviews